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Indian Railways to operate pilgrimage tourist train Shri Ramayana Express
IRCTC recently announced that the Indian Railways is to operate a special pilgrimage tourist train Shri Ramayana Express. The special train of IRCTC, which will cover the pilgrimage sites associated with Lord Ram known as the ‘Ramayana Circuit of India’, ..
Western Railways begins branding of its locomotives to improves its non-freight revenue
On February 3, 2020, the Western Railways launched out branding of electric locomotives for the first time. This will help the Railways earn additional revenue of 1.05 crores of rupees. Highlights Around 10 locomotives have been branded so far. Railways ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
IRCTC’s third private train to run between Varanasi and Indore
As per the recent announcement of the Chairman of the Railway Board Vinod Kumar Yadav, the third private train of the IRCTC is set to run between Varanasi and Indore. The train, which is to be operated overnight, is expected ..
Amazon partnering with Eastern Railways sets up pick-up kiosk in Kolkata after Mumbai
After Mumbai, the Amazon India private e-commerce firm has set up its second pick up kiosk in Kolkata’s Sealdah Railway Station. Highlights The pick-up kiosk has been set up in partnership with the Eastern Railways. It is to be noted ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
100% Electrification of Indian Railways
Indian Railways is the fourth largest railway network in the world, with a total track length of over 121,000 km. In order to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and reduce its carbon footprint, the Indian Railways has set an ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Indian Railways organized Renewable Energy Investors Meet
On 9th January 2020, a Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet was organized in New Delhi by Indian Railways and a joint venture of Ministry of Railways & RITES Limited i.e Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL) with an objective to spread ..