Signalling works affects a slew of trains on Delhi division

Starting February 2, doubling work completion between Khatauli – Muzaffarnagar stations o­n Meerut City-Saharanpur section, has necessitated a traffic block for signalling works by the Delhi Division. A slew of… Read more

Signalling works lead to short-termination of Jagdalpur express

Due to non-interlocking works (signalling) between Dungripali and Khaliapalli stations in Sambalpur Division of East Coast Railway, the following trains will be regulated:- The services of 18005/18006 Howrah-Jagdalpur-Howrah will remain… Read more

Vice President to inaugurate part of Obulavaripalli Venkatachalam line

The Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu will today dedicate a part of the Venkatachalam – Vellikallu/Rapur and Obulavaripalli – Cherlopalli sections in Andhra Pradesh to the nation. Shri… Read more

Koderma – Giridih new line on ECR to fully open for traffic on February 25

Come February 25, train services will commence on the 24-km long Kawar – Maheshmunda section of the 110.8 km Koderma - Giridih line. Read more

A Phenomenal Effort

Avid railbuff from Chennai S Aravind and his documentation on Chainages of IR Read more

Fewer waits outside KSR Bengaluru: Auto Signalling commissioned between Bangalore Cantt and Baiyyappanahalli

Passengers aboard trains entering and exiting Bengaluru City Station from and towards the north have a reason to cheer. Their waiting time will get shorter as the South Western Railway… Read more

Improved safety : Bogie Monitoring System

In a new measure to enhance safety further, besides reducing costs, Indian Railways has installed a Bogie Monitoring System at Bakkas station on the outskirts of Lucknow. Read more

Of chargeable & actual distances; chainages on Indian Railways [Part I]

The term is primarily used by the engineering department in Railways when surveying land and laid tracks. Chainage value is used to identify the exact location of various features in… Read more

CR: Rs 1,744 crore for doubling /tripling works

A sum total of Rs 1744 crore has been budgeted for doubling / tripling works across Central Railway. Read more

Faster Trains: Sectional speed of Daund – Solapur section increased from 105 kmph to 110 kmph

The sectional speed of Daund-Solapur section in the Solapur division of Central Railway has been increased from the existing 105 kmph to 110 kmph with immediate effect. Read more