South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Vinod Kumar Yadav said on Tuesday that the South Central Railway will develop Tirupati...
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World Bank says India has huge potential, projects 7.3% growth in 2018
January 10, 2018
With an "ambitious government undertaking comprehensive reforms", India has "enormous growth potential" compared to other emerging economies, the World Bank...
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As part of the Govt’s Digital India initiative, Indian Railways to equip all stations with WiFi service. This connectivity drive will empower youngsters in rural and remote areas and open new opportunities for them.
January 8, 2018
All railway stations -- nearly 8,500 across the country, including those in rural and remote areas -- will be equipped...
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Railways Enhancing Passenger Experience: Govt. has upgraded the New Delhi-Chandigarh Shatabdi Express to “gold standards” with braille signage & posters, automatic door controllers, odour controllers, and many other facilities
January 8, 2018
Upgraded to “gold standards” with braille signage and posters, automatic door controllers, walls, adorned with pictures of tourist locations in...
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Indian Railways extends SMS delay alerts to 1,400 trains, which will inform passengers in advance about trains running behind schedule and help plan their journey
January 3, 2018
Starting January 3, Indian Railways will extend its SMS alerts for departure delays of over an hour to cover about...
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Indian Railways has set a target to triple its freight traffic to three billion tonnes by 2030. Govt. is also aiming to increase the Railways’ share in the overall movement of goods from the current share of 35% to 50%
January 3, 2018
Indian Railways is aiming towards trebling its freight-moving ability to carry three billion tonnes of materials by 2030 in sync...
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Bellwether data signals revival in manufacturing, Indian economy. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index grows at fastest in five years.
January 3, 2018
The Nikkei India manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), a bellwether of economic activity, grew at the fastest rate in five...
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Govt, in the last one year, has set new benchmarks in improving the efficiency and functioning of the Railways to enhance safety, speed and service for rail commuters. Here is an overview of Ministry of Railways’ achievements in 2017
January 1, 2018
Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Railways 29-December-2017 17:56 IST Year End Review 2017 of Ministry of Railways...
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