Coal: a heavy burden on the Indian railways
India’s power demand is rising more quickly than its renewable capacity additions, accelerating plans to mine, transport and burn up to 65% more thermal coal for electricity generation by 2030. Several
Rail Transport
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Indian assistance of US$ 382.37 million to restore Sri Lanka's Northern Railway Service
The Government of India has agreed to provide a loan of US$ 382.37 million for the restoration of Northern Railway Service, the government announced Friday. Sri Lanka's cabinet has granted approval
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Union Cabinet approves ` 19,000 cr for Udhampur-Baramulla Rly Project
Estimates revised as delay, complications lead to cost escalation JAMMU: As delay in completion of the project due to re-alignment and other complications besides problems in two vital tunnels has led
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Rs 19,000 cr for J&K rail line
Renewing its commitment to the strategic Jammu-Baramulla rail link in Jammu and Kashmir, the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure on Wednesday approved additional Rs19,000 crore toward completion of the
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China Tests 500 Kmph Super High-Speed Train
China recently launched a super-rapid test train which is capable of travelling 500 kilometers per hour, state media said on Monday, as the country moves ahead with its railway ambitions despite serious
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High Court forms panel to study impact on rly bridges
Dharamsala: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has formed a committee under Deputy Commissioner, Kangra, RS Gupta, to submit a report on the impact of illegal mining on two railway bridges over the Chakki
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Govt approves Rs 19,000 cr for J&K rail project
The government today approved a proposal to sanction over Rs 19,000 crore for the Udhampur- Baramulla rail project that was announced over 17 years ago to connect Kashmir Valley with Jammu. The approval was given at a meeting of the Union Cabinet, official sources said, adding that the fund will be utilised for building rail tracks from Katra in Jammu to Qazigund. The deadline for completion of the project is 2017.
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Elevated rail corridor plans may see major changes
MUMBAI: Western Railways' plans for a 60-km elevated high-speed rail corridor from Churchgate to Virar may undergo major changes due to concerns over cost and space. Lack of funds may force officials to
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Railways launch cleanliness drive in Delhi
Northern Railway on Monday launched a “Clean Delhi Division” campaign at all its stations, offices, depots and other railway premises falling within the jurisdiction of Delhi division. The campaign was launched by Delhi Division Divisional Railway Manager Ashwani Lohani in the presence of other senior officers and railway employees at their office on State Entry Road. A street play was also organised on the lawns of the DRM Office.
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Rice trade in the ‘rice bowl of Bengal’: Burdwan 1880–1947
Burdwan district, with its advantageous position in transportation network and good resource endowments, spontaneously responded to the commercialisation of agriculture. Rice received considerable commercial
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Railways puts bullet train project on fast track
NEW DELHI: Railways' ambitious project of running bullet trains in six select corridors has been fast tracked as the state-run transporter is ready with the Cabinet note for setting up of a high speed