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Word Highest Bridge: Chenab Bridge Arch Closure Completed
The Indian Railways recently completed the arch closure of the world highest railway bridge, Chenab bridge. The bridge is a part of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project. About the Arch Closure Arch Closure was one of the most difficult parts of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Indian Railway Electrification: New record
The Indian Railways has achieved the highest ever electrification of sections during 2020-21. It has covered 6,015 kilo metres of electrification in a single year. This is 37% higher than that achieved in 2019-20. About the achievements The Broad-Gauge network ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Iron Ore Policy, 2021
The Ministry of Railways recently approved a new Iron Ore Policy. The policy is to come into effect on February 10, 2021. The Iron Ore Policy governs the allocation of rakes and transportation of iron-ore. About Iron Ore Policy The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
DRDO Biodigester Mk II technology in metro rail
The Defence Research and Development Organisation recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Maha Metro. Maha Metro is Maharashtra metro rail Corporation. It is a joint venture company of the Government of India and Government of Maharashtra. What are ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Vistadome Coach
The Minister of Railways Shri Piyush Goyal recently announced that Indian Railways has successfully completed the trial run of new Vistadome tourist coaches. These coaches were manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. About Vistadome Tourist Coaches Currently there ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is Billimora-Waghai Line?
The Billimora Waghai Line is a 107-year-old narrow gauge railway line in Gujarat. In 2018, it was one among the 5 routes put forth by the Indian Railways for preservation as ‘industrial heritage’. However, it is now being scrapped due ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
IRCTC to start ‘Bharat Darshan Yatra’ on the theme ‘Show India to Indians’
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will be starting ‘Bharat Darshan–Dakshin Bharat Yatra’ from December 12. The Bharat Darshan Yatra will start from Hyderabad and Secunderabad from December 12 to 18. The theme of this yatra will be ‘Show ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Indian Railways launches “Meri Saheli” Initiative
The Railway Protection Force recently launched “Meri Saheli” initiative. The initiative will focus on the safety of women passengers. It was launched as a pilot project in South Eastern Railway in September 2020. It was then extended to all zones. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Railways propose to Decriminalise Begging
The Ministry of Railways has proposed to decriminalise begging on trains or railway premises as part of an exercise to decriminalise or rationalise penalties under the provisions of the Railway Act, 1989. It also compounds the offence of smoking by ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Restructuring the Railway Board
The government recently gave green signal to the restructuring of the Railway Board. It was done to move to a corporate model. Earlier, the Union Cabinet in December 2019 cleared a proposal for restructuring of the board through a leaner structure on ..