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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Pursue Phase-II of Chennai Metro: E. Sreedharan
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Managing Director E. Sreedharan has urged the State government to pursue the Phase-II expansion of the Chennai metro rail network. Observing that there has been a “violent
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Haryana seeks Central funds for NCR projects
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday urged the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) to consider funding various projects relating to water supply, solid waste management, roads
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Kerala on its way to implement high-speed rail
To provide faster access to destinations separated by vast distances in India, the Indian Railways' proposal to use high-speed “bullet train” technology is a step in the right direction, says Delhi Metro
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Bullet trains: Japan says will provide latest tech
The plan to introduce bullet trains in India moved several steps ahead on Tuesday as Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi met visiting Japan Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and expressed his willingness to introduce
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China's super-speed test train launched
China has launched its first test train that is said to be capable of reaching 500 kmph from the present 300 kmph, a feat if accomplished would be a big leap forward in high speed train technology.
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China tests 500 km/h super high-speed train
China launched a super-rapid test train over the weekend which is capable of travelling 500 kilometers per hour, state media said on Monday, as the country moves ahead with its railway ambitions despite
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Collector to examine objections to land takeover for metro rail
Land acquisition for the proposed metro rail project in Kochi is likely to get smoother than expected as only 10 per cent of the 150 people, who will be affected by the project, have raised any objections
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Kochi Metro Rail most suited for city, HC told
KOCHI: The Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) on Tuesday informed the Kerala High Court that the Kochi Metro Rail project would be placed before the Union Cabinet for final approval after a meeting of the Planning
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Delhi Metro taking steps to minimise noise pollution: Govt
In the wake of complaints of noise pollution caused by Metro trains, the DMRC has resorted to regular greasing of tracks on sharp curves and erecting noise barriers at some locations, the government said
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Cold wave in north, toll 39
Train, Air Traffic Hit; Water Supply Disrupted As Mercury Dips New Delhi: The entire north India shivered on Monday as 11 more people succumbed to the cold sweeping the region pushing the death toll to