Indian Railway
Central Organization for Modernization of Workshops
The Railway Ministry recently announced the closure of Central Organization for Modernisation of Workshops (COFMOW), with effect from 1st December 2022. Key facts The Central Organization for Modernisation of Workshops (COFMOW) is a centre of excellence under the Indian Railways. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Redevelopment of 3 major railway stations
The Centre has approved the proposal to redevelop three major railway stations across India. Key facts The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, has given a go-ahead for a proposal concerning the redevelopment of three major railway stations – ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
RPF: ‘Operation Nanhe Farishte’
Under “Operation Nanhe Farishte”, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) have rescued more than 1,000 kids from Railway stations across India, in the month of January, 2022. Key facts The RPF is entrusted with providing safety to passengers. It saved 1,045 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Operation AAHT
The Railway Protection Force, RPF has launched Operation AAHT to curb human trafficking. It will mainly focus on trains that are originating from border countries. The operation is held under Ministry of Railways. (RPF acts under railways ministry). About Operation ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Committee on RRB Exam Concerns
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has created a committee to look into the concerns raised by students. What is the issue? The RRB released an employment notification for the Non – Technical category in 2019. The exam got postponed because ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
World’s tallest railway bridge pier to come up in Manipur
World’s tallest rail bridge pier will soon come up in North-eastern state of Manipur. Key Points This bridge is being constructed by Indian Railways at Noney Valley in Manipur. Bridge is having the height of 141 metres. It is a ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express: First IMS certified train
Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express was given IMS certification recently. Key Points This train has become the first Integrated Management Systems (IMS) certified train of the Southern Railway. It has also become the first Shatabdi train as well as second mail or ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Gati Shakti Express inaugurated
Indian Railway has introduced a special train 01684/01683 called Gati Shakti Express to ease the extra rush of passengers during festive seasons like Diwali and Chhath Puja. Highlights Train will run between Anand Vihar Terminal-Patna-Anand Vihar Terminal. Train has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
SC orders Railways to pay compensation if trains run late
The Supreme Court has ruled that, Indian Railways must pay compensation to passengers if trains run late. Highlights Supreme Court slammed Indian Railways for delayed running of trains and ordered to pay a compensation of Rs 30,000 to a man ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
India’s lightest metro train set for Pune Metro sent from Italy
According to Titagarh Wagons Ltd, its plant in Italy has rolled out first train for Pune Metro coach. Key Points In total, 34 trains will be sent from Italy. Each train will comprise of three coaches. The first prototype of ..