PM Modi to discuss COVID-19 crisis with CM's at 3 pm via Video-conferencing India is currently under its third phase of lockdown that will going to end on May 17th, but prior that, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi to hold meeting with Chief Ministers of Different states to discuss current situation of the pandemic.

PM Modi to discuss COVID-19 crisis with CM's at 3 pm via Video-conferencing

Indian Railways Ministry has issued guidelines regarding the operation of 'Shramik special trains'. These special trains have been started after the lockdown was extended for the second time in the country.

Indian Railways issues guidelines for 'shramik special trains'

Indian railways is preparing to set up 3.2 lakh isolation & quarantine beds by modifying 20000 coaches, said Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health, during a media briefing in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Indian railways prepare to help during coronavirus outbreak

The Indian Railways is converting train coaches into isolation wards to prepare for a fight against coronavirus to meet the increasing demand for beds.

Indian Railways step up efforts to contain COVID-19

Indian Railways has launched a new initiative to give free platform tickets to those who do squats at the installed 'Squat Kiosk' at Anand Vihar Railway Station.

Indian Railways: Do 30 squats and get free ticket 

Indian Railways will operate a new train based on Ramayan theme from March, officials said on Saturday. According to the statement, the train which will start operating from last week of March will take pilgrims to locations associated with Lord Rama.

Railways to operate new train based on Ramayana theme

At least 19 trains are running late due to low visibility in the Northern Railway region. However, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures have increased by 3-4 degree Celsius over most parts of Uttar Pradesh, east Rajasthan and at isolated places over Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, and west Madhya Pradesh.

Trains running late due to low visibility in north India

Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav on Monday said that the rail property worth Rs 80 crore was damaged during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and that the recovery will be made from the vandals.

Recovery to be made from those who damaged rail property during anti-CAA protests: Railways

The inaugural run of the second Tejas train by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) will be flagged off from Ahmedabad on January 17, 2020, and will start running between Ahmedabad and Mumbai from January 19.

Second run of Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express to be flagged off on January 17

Ministry of Railways said RailTel has created over 50000 users in 58 establishments of the Indian Railways which have adopted paperless work culture and has also trained all executives to handle the platform.

Indian Railways expands e-office mechanism

Railway passengers from the city boarded the Delhi-Allahabad Duronto Express train for the final time as the train departed from Allahabad on its last run on Thursday night.

Duronto train service discontinued on Delhi-Allahabad route

Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Tuesday announced a reduction in the convenience fees charged from the customers for booking e-tickets online through its website.

IRCTC announces reduction in convenience fee on e-tickets

Over 2 lakh bio-toilets have been installed in 60,906 train coaches of Indian Railways, the Ministry of Railways said on Saturday. Taking to Twitter, the ministry said that 2,18,515 bio-toilets have been installed and the work is going at a rapid pace to installed it in remaining coaches as well.

Over 2 lakh bio-toilets installed in 60,906 train coaches

In a bid to eliminate single-use plastic in the country, Indian Railways on Wednesday directed all units to enforce a ban on single-use plastic, with less than 50-micron thickness, from October 2 onwards in its premises and trains.

Indian Railways to enforce ban on single-use plastic from October 2

Pakistan Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has rejected India's request to review the decision of closing down the operations of the Samjhauta and Thar Express trains, saying that the services will not resume till the time he holds the post.

Samjhauta, Thar trains won't operate till I am in charge of railways, says Pakistan minister

Indian Railways on Sunday announced the cancellation of Samjhauta Express between Delhi and Atari following Pakistan's decision to suspend the train's operation on its side.

India announces cancellation of Samjhauta Express to Pakistan

The Northern Railway on Monday informed that trains plying via the Western Railway zone of the country on Tuesday have been cancelled or diverted due to water-logging in the region.

9 trains cancelled, 3 diverted due to water-logging in Western Railway zone

With an aim to provide flight-like hospitality to passengers onboard, Indian Railways has implemented a pilot project where it would deploy air hostesses and flight stewards in India's supreme train, Vande Bharat Express.

Flight-like hospitality by air hostesses in Vande Bharat Express

Indian Railways is planning to lay off at least 3 lakh employees who are above 55, according to a ministry letter. The Railway ministry has written to all zonal heads including zonal managers to prepare a list of employees who are above 55 years.

Indian Railways may lay off at least 3 lakh employees

In a bid to send the right message to people against corruption, the Railway Ministry is studying profiles of corrupt officials to see if some action can be taken against them.

Railway ministry studying profiles of officials under anti-corruption drive: Piyush Goyal

In a major crackdown against spurious mineral water being sold in trains, more than 800 people were arrested on Wednesday. As many as 48,860 bottles of spurious mineral water were recovered in an operation which was carried out at over 300 places following the complaints filed by passengers.

Over 800 people arrested in crackdown against spurious water sold in trains

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that Indian Railways needs an investment of Rs 50 lakh crore by 2030 to make it the "world's best." "I have never spoken about the privatisation of Railways.

Railways needs investment of Rs 50 lakh crore by 2030 to make it world's best: Piyush Goyal

Railways is conducting extensive trials of Tri-Netra technology but it cannot be introduced till it is found to be perfect in detecting any obstruction on tracks during fog, the Rajya Sabha was informed Friday.

Railways conducting trials of Tri-Netra technology to detect obstruction on tracks

With a plan to introduce professional massage services in trains, a Railways official on Sunday said initially masseurs (male) will be hired for the project and subsequently, on the basis of its success, the masseuse will be introduced.

Railways plans to introduce professional massage services in trains

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