Page-3 of Railway Modernisation
First Trial run of Double Stack Train
On December 28, 2019, a trial run of the first freight train was conducted in the western dedicated freight corridor. The train was flagged off by Dedicated Freight Corporation India Limited (DFCIL). Highlights The train will be operated in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Modernization of signaling systems in Indian Railways
On December 23, 2019, Ministry of Railways announced that Indian Railways is set to receive modern signaling systems. According to the ministry, it is one of the most ambitious projects of Indian Railways. This is because the project improves safety, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
A new Head on Generation technology introduced in Indian Railways
The Indian Railways has introduced an environment friendly and energy efficient solution in passenger trains to address noise and air pollution. The technology changes the locomotives and coaches and makes them suitable for Head On Generation. The Railways has developed ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Indian Railways: North East State capitals linking, Act East policy and Electrification
Government of India has planned to link the capitals of North Eastern States with rail connectivity. This plan, however, does not include Sikkim. The capitals of Assam, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh are already connected through Broad Gauge rail network. Along ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
Indo-French collaboration: Largest FDI project of Indian Railways
The Indian Railways and Alstom came together in the intention of transforming the freight transportation of India. In line with the collaboration, the MELPM-Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited has been established. MELPM will now manufacture 800 electric locomotives for freight ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
Indian Railway launches one touch ATVM
On October 24, 2019, the Indian Railways launched the “one touch ATVM” at 42 suburban stations. The purpose of the service is to render fast ticketing to millions of commuters, especially in the Mumbai Suburban Network. Features The machine will ..