Railway Current Affairs

Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor Project from Palwal to Sonipat

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval to the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor Project from Palwal to Sonipat via Sohna-Manesar-Kharkhauda. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points This Rail Line will start from Palwal and end at existing Harsana Kalan station (On Delhi-Ambala section). This will also give connectivity enroute to existing Patli […]

Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor Project from Palwal to Sonipat Read More »

South India’s first and country’s 2nd Kisan Rail

Agriculture minister has flagged off the inaugural run of Anantapur – New Delhi Kisan Rail through video link. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points On 7th August, the first Kisan Rail was flagged off between Devlali in Maharashtra and Danapur in Bihar as a weekly service, which was later made bi-weekly due to increasing demand.

South India’s first and country’s 2nd Kisan Rail Read More »

Robot Rakshak can remotely communicate between doctor and patient

The Indian Railways has designed a health assistant Robot Rakshak in the fight against the spread of Covid 19 pandemic, which can remotely communicate between doctor and patient. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The medical aid robot is able to measure health parameters such as temperature, pulse, oxygen percentage. It can also provide medicines,

Robot Rakshak can remotely communicate between doctor and patient Read More »

Railways developed remote-controlled medical trolley ‘MEDBOT’

Indian Railways have developed a remote-controlled medical trolley named ‘MEDBOT’ to help deliver food and medicines to COVID-19 patients. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points It is providing service in the Central Hospital of the Diesel Rail Engine Factory of Indian Railways. During Corona crisis, apart from providing transport facilities and essential items like foodgrains

Railways developed remote-controlled medical trolley ‘MEDBOT’ Read More »

Railways enhanced Rail Infrastructure and Urban Decongestion in areas near Delhi

In order to enhance Railway infrastructure and assist in urban decongestion, Indian Railways is taking series of steps all across the country. As a part of those activities, Northern Railways has converted the existing Rohtak-Gohana Railway line into a 4.8 km long elevated track. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The work on the line

Railways enhanced Rail Infrastructure and Urban Decongestion in areas near Delhi Read More »

Indian Railways cancelled tender for 44 Vande Bharat trains

Indian railways has decided to cancel the tender for manufacturing 44 semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express trains. A fresh tender will be floated next week as per revised public procurement order to prioritise Make in India. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The move comes after Chinese joint venture company CRRC Pioneer Electric (India) Private

Indian Railways cancelled tender for 44 Vande Bharat trains Read More »

Railways introduced Drone based surveillance system for Railway Security

Drone surveillance technology has emerged as an important and cost effective tool for security surveillance over large areas with limited manpower. A team of four staff of Railway Protection Force (RPF), Mumbai has been trained for drone flying, surveillance and maintenance. These drones are capable of Real Time Tracking, Video Streaming and may be operated

Railways introduced Drone based surveillance system for Railway Security Read More »

Railways generated work under Gareeb Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan

Indian Railways has generated more than 5.5 lakhs mandays of work under Gareeb Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan in 6 States namely Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points On 20th June 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan to empower and provide livelihood

Railways generated work under Gareeb Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan Read More »

Railways constructing world’s tallest pier bridge in Manipur

Indian Railways’ North East Frontier Railway zone has constructed the world’s tallest pier bridge in the North-Eastern state of Manipur. The bridge which is being constructed across river Ijai near Noney is an engineering marvel because the tallest pier height will be of 141 meter. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points It will surpass the

Railways constructing world’s tallest pier bridge in Manipur Read More »

Private train operators must maintain 95 % punctuality

Recently, Railways released a draft key performance indicators for private operators. Private Railway operators have to pay penalties for misreporting their revenue or in case of train cancellations for reasons attributable to them. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Private Railway operators have to pay penalties for misreporting their revenue or in case of train

Private train operators must maintain 95 % punctuality Read More »