Modern Signalling: Advanced electronic interlocking system installed for safer, faster, efficient & more punctual train operations on the New Delhi- Howrah route
The interlocking system installed at Tundla Junction is expected to help Indian Railways speed up trains and to achieve its future objective of reducing the travel time between Delhi and Howrah to about 12 hours from the existing 17-19 hours. Tundla Jn. was having 613 route combinations which is only second to Kharagpur in South Eastern Railway with 800 routes.
Cabinet approves administrative arrangement on co-operation in the field of Railways
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved administrative arrangement on Cooperation between the Ministry of Railways, India and the Directorate General for Mobility and Transport of the European Commission to strengthen future technical exchanges and cooperation.
Digital Railways: One Touch ATVM launched for fast ticketing at 42 Suburban Stations of Central Railway
A total of 92 ATVMs has been installed at 42 suburban stations. The new machine is loaded with user friendly and uncomplicated procedure which will greatly ease the load on ticketing system of Mumbai Suburban Network.
Indian Railways' commitment towards improving punctuality showing results
Punctuality Performance of Indian Railways improved in 2019-20 in comparison to 2018-19. Several initiatives like rigorous monitoring, upgradation of infrastructure and rationalisation of time table has helped to achieve better punctuality of trains and enhanced convenience to passengers.
With special trains & augmentation of coaches in regular trains, Railways all geared up in this festive season
In this ongoing festive season, Indian Railways is sharing the joy of festivities with the passengers by ensuring special arrangements for the passengers travelling to their native places to celebrate festivals with their families. IR is running nearly 2500 additional services in 200 pairs of special trains across the country.
