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Railway Ministry, Italy’s FS group sign MOU for technical cooperation
The Union Ministry of Railways and Italy’s public sector rail company Ferrovie Dello Stato Italiane Group (FS Group) has signed MoU for technical cooperation in rail sector especially in the area of safety and modernisation. The MoU comes in the backdrop of emphasis given Railway Ministry on safety in railway operation. The Railway Board has ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: FS group • india-italy • National • Rail Safety • Railway Ministry
Finance Ministry to aid Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh for rail safety
The Union Finance Ministry has agreed to contribute partially to a new dedicated railway safety fund named as ‘Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh’ in the upcoming Union Budget 2017-18. The proposed safety fund will be utilised for track improvement, bridge rehabilitation, rolling stock replacement, human resource development, improved inspection system and safety work at level crossing, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Finance Ministry • Indian Railways • National • Rail Safety • Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh
Indian Railways to install TRI-NETRA to reduce train accidents
The Indian Railways has initiated process to launch the Terrain Imaging for Diesel Drivers- Infrared Enhanced Optical and Radar Assisted (Tri-NETRA) system to avoid train accidents. The system will be installed on locomotives for enhancing the vision of Locomotive Pilots in inclement weather. Key Features of Tri-NETRA system The device uses infrared and radar technology ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Indian Railways • National • Rail Safety • Science and Technology • TRI NETRA