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Pradhan urges for inauguration of Haridaspur Rail line in presence of PM

he Paradip-Haridaspur new rail Line project has recently reached its final stage of completion

Bio-toilets, Venturi system installed in all East Coast Railway coaches

Bio-toilets convert human waste into water and bio-gasses

Market Ahead, July 29: Top factors that could guide markets today

The expiry of derivative contracts of the July series tomorrow may keep today's session volatile

Railways staring at Rs 35,000-40,000 crore drop in earnings this fiscal

The railways has inched ahead of 2019's freight loading by managing to load 3.13 MT of goods on July 27 as compared to 3.12 MT on the same date last year

Indian Railways logs higher freight loading in a first for FY21

The national transporter handled 3.13 million tonnes (mt) freight on July 27, up 0.3 per cent compared to 3.12 mt on the same day last financial year.

Railways to insert clause in procurement process to promote local vendors

During the meeting, Goyal urged to take measures to generate confidence in industry of corruption free and transparent procurement environment on Indian Railways

Goyal slams Rahul, says those who looted country describe subsidy as profit

On Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of benefitting by making profits during the coronavirus-induced lockdown when people were in trouble

Rahul Gandhi accuses govt of benefitting by making profits during lockdown

He tagged a news report that claimed the Indian Railways was making profit by running 'Shramik trains' for transporting migrants during the pandemic

Three ways in which private train operations will benefit Indian Railways

These three issues would also be key concerns for bidders, whose interest after the shortlisting stage will depend on how much assurance Indian Railways is able to provide on these

In pics: No more long queues, Railways plans QR-enabled tickets

The onboard ticket-checking staff will get updated with the all the passenger-related information, simultaneously

Indian Railways to cover all wagons under RFID for tracking by 2022

The Indian Railways on Thursday said that it will use radio-frequency identification tags (RFID) for tracking of all wagons by 2022

Indian Railways all set to overhaul its age-old signalling system

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies

Govt plans to lease out dedicated freight corridor tracks to private firms

To rope in telecom companies and make use of optic fibre network

GMR, Sterlite, Bharat Forge, Bombardier among bidders for private trains

The private entities for the projected will be selected through a two-stage competitive bidding process comprising Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP)

Covid-19: Railways spends up to Rs 6 lakh on coaches to ensure safety

These coaches also have fixtures coated with titanium dioxide and the provision for plasma air equipment in AC ducts to sterilise interiors using ionised air

Wait, plan, fight: How India can mean business with China after LAC clash

India is limiting trade with China after violent military clashes in Ladakh and China signalling its disregard for economic ties. What should be India's long-term strategy? Harsh V Pant explores

Internet speed, traffic show pick up in economic activity continues

Power generation numbers, pollution, railway freight among indicators Business Standard tracks weekly to know latest status of the economy.

Indian Railways to start private train services by 2023, all 151 by 2027

The railways has said that 70 per cent of the private trains will be manufactured in India which will be designed for a maximum speed of 160 kmph

N-E state capitals to be connected via rail network by 2023: Railway Board

Attempts to connect every part of Jammu and Kashmir to the railway are also underway at full speed

Railways ends Chinese firm's contract for telecommunication work: Official

The work was to be executed on a 417-km section of the corridor between Kanpur and Mughalsarai