Railway Current Affairs

Indian Railways issues ‘restoration plan’ to prepare for resumption of services

Indian Railways has begun preparing to resume all its services from 15 April after a 21-day suspension of its passenger trains in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. They will begin operations only after a green signal from the government which had formed a Group of Ministers (GoM) on the issue. Meanwhile, the railways have […]

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Germany in Railway sector

The Union Cabinet has apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ministry of Railways, Government of India with DB Engineering & Consulting GMBH of Germany for technological cooperation in Railway Sector. The MoU was signed in February, 2020. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for technological cooperation in Railway

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Indian Railways to operate new train based on Ramayana theme

Indian Railways will operate a new train based on Ramayana theme which will take pilgrims to locations associated with Lord Rama. The new Ramayana circuit train will start operating from the last week of March. The train will give a feel to passengers of a temple on wheels with themes and pictures related to Ramayana.

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Indian Railways signed MoU with Department for International Development

The area of co-operation of this MoU envisages to enable energy efficiency and energy self-sufficiency for Indian Railway. The MoU will benefit Indian Railway in field of energy planning, renewable energy planning and deployment including off shore wind and solar energy, energy storage, new energy technologies and off-grid renewable energy services. Daily Current Affairs Quiz

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Indian Railways will run 100% on electricity by 2024

Indian Railway will run 100% on electricity by 2024

The Indian Railways is expected to switch entirely to electricity by 2024, as it is already shunting diesel locomotives gradually out of service. It will be the first railway network in the world to be run fully on electricity. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 By 2030, Government plans to make the entire railways network a

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India’s first underwater metro to be launched in Kolkata

Kolkata Metro Rail Corp. expects to complete its East-West project, which runs partly under the city’s iconic Hooghly river by March 2022 after a delay of several years doubled costs. About 40% of total transport demand will be tackled by these two metro services. It will be a relief for environmental pollution and the city

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SBI signed MoU with South Central Railway for Doorstep Banking

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between South Central Zone of Indian Railways and State Bank of India for Doorstep Banking for direct pickup of earnings covering all 585 Railway stations over SCR Zone. The direct pick up of cash from all the railway stations on SCR as per the MoU dispenses with the tedious

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Indian Railway lunched New Him Darshan Express

The Indian Railways started the Him Darshan Express train between Kalka and Shimla stations, as a Christmas gift to the people. The train has six modern and first-class AC vista-dome coaches with glass rooftop to have a panoramic view of the hilly region. A single journey will cost Rs 630 per person and no concession

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Railways to use Humanoid Robots to transport documents

The Indian Railway will use humanoid robot ‘Sona 1.5’ which is a full-service robot made in India. It can be used to transport documents from one place to another in the modern railway coach factory. The humanoid robot ‘Sona 1.5’ was built by Najavunjpavad Jaipur. This robot can function in dark due to high technology

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Pink coaches added for women by the Northeast Frontier Railway zone

In the train pink coaches added for women by the Northeast Frontier Railway zone. NF Railway zone has started this unique initiative to earmark a special portion of the SLR coach. This is done to specially help the women passengers with better safety and security. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 This special colour will help

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