Passengers in long-distance trains would soon be able to take a shower while travelling. The new Vande Bharat sleeper train, unveiled by the railway minister, is to include shower with hot water in the first AC car.
Train number 19168, Sabarmati Express, derailed in a block section between Kanpur and Bhimsen station in Uttar Pradesh on early Saturday morning.
All the injured have been admitted to the government hospital in Shahjahanpur. However, the railways claimed that only two passengers were injured in the freak accident.
Commuters intending a journey in the coal belt will now have more travelling options.
A passenger registered a complaint for making bedroll available. On arrival, officials found out that the passenger wanted the bedroll to be available even before boarding the train.
In an effort to provide uninterrupted power supply at gate signal posts, the Signal and Telecom Department of Eastern Railway has introduced an Integrated Power Supply (IPS) system at level crossing gates.
NILD and BMVSS signed an MoU for collaboration on training and research activities and distribution of assistive devices like Jaipur Foot, calipers, and knee joints for above-knee patients.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today expressed anguish and lashed out at the Centre for a series of train accidents continuing unabated, as she held the Centre responsible for its sheer indifference to the safety and security of the people
The incident occurred at the midghat section railway track in the Ratapani forest sanctuary area.
Considering the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming Rath Yatra, the Eastern Railway has announced running of Ratha Yatra special trains between Sealdah and Khurda Road and Malda Town and Malatipatpur to accommodate the increased number of passengers travelling to celebrate the festival.
