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Friday, 12 January 2024

06:42

Special Trains During Sankranti Festival

Special Trains During Sankranti Festival

No.782/2023-24
11-01-2024
Secunderabad

Sankranti Special Train Services

 In order to clear extra rush during Sankranti festival season, Railways will run special trains between various destinations as detailed below:-

Sl.

Train No.

From - To

Dep

Arr

Date of Journey

1

07176

Secunderabad – Narsapur

22.05 (Sat)

07.10 (Sun)

13.01.2024

2

07177

Narsapur – Hyderabad

18.00 (Sun)

04.50 (Mon)

14.01.2024

3

07178

Hyderabad – Srikakulam Rd

21.10 (Fri)

11.45 (Sat)

12.01.2024

4

07179

Srikakulam Rd – Hyderabad

17.30 (Sat)

09.15 (Sun)

13.01.2024

  

1.Train No. 07176 Secunderabad - Narsapur Special Train (1 service):

This special train will stop at Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahbubabad, Khammam, Madhira, Rayanapadu, Ramavarappadu, Gudivada, Kaikaluru, Akividu, Bhimavaram Town, Bhimavaram Jn and Palakollu stations.

2.Train No. 07177 Narsapur – Hyderabad Special Train (1 service):

This special train will stop at Palakollu, Bhimavaram Town, Akividu, Kaikaluru, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Guntur, Sattenapalli, Piduguralla, Miryalaguda, Nalgonda and Secunderabad stations.

 

3.Train No. 07178 / 07179 Hyderabad – Srikakulam Rd - Hyderabad Special Train (2 services):

These special trains will stop at Secunderabad, Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahbubabad, Dornakal, Khammam, Rayanapadu, Eluru, Nidadavolu, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Annavaram, Anakapalle, Duvvada, Pendurti, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram and Chipurupalli stations in both the directions.

 

All these special trains will consist of 1st AC, 2AC, 3AC Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches.


Source:South Central Railway

 

  

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Thursday, 16 December 2021

08:06

Salient features of Chalisgaon – Dhule MEMU Train Inaugurated Special From 13.12.2021

 Salient features of Chalisgaon – Dhule MEMU Train Inaugurated Special From 13.12.2021

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Flagging Off Of Chalisgaon – Dhule MEMU Train

Shri Raosaheb Dadarao Patil Danve, Hon’ble Minister of State of Railways, Coal & Mines, Government of India will flag off Chalisgaon – Dhule MEMU Train service from Chalisgaon Railway station through Video link at 09.20 am o­n Monday 13.12.2021. The inaugural special will leave Chalisgaon at 09.20 am will arrive Dhule at 10.25 am. In return the inaugural special will leave Dhule at 10.50 am and arrive Chalisgaon at 11.55 hrs.  The inaugural specials will run as Train No. 01111/01112 and will halt at all stations in between Chalisgaon and Dhule. Regular MEMU services will pick from Train no. 01313/01314 Chalisgaon – Dhule – Chalisgaon.

Hon’ble Ministers of Government of Maharashtra, Hon’ble Members of Parliament, Hon’ble Mayor of Dhule, Hon’ble Members of Legislative Assembly and Hon’ble President of Nagar Parishad, Chalisgaon will be present o­n the occasion as Guests of Honour.

Salient features of Chalisgaon – Dhule MEMU Train:

•           The MEMU train has bench-type cushioned seats to enhance ease of journey.

•           Each MEMU coach has been provided with double-leaf sliding doors and LED lighting.

•           Eco-friendly bio toilets have been provided in each MEMU coach.

•           Energy efficient LED light fittings have been provided in each coach.

•           The eight-coach rake has higher acceleration and de-acceleration which saves time.

•           It has energy-efficient electric traction propulsion system.

Detailed Timings of MEMU Services:

01303 MEMU service will leave Chalisgaon at 06.30 hrs every Monday to Saturday and reach Dhule at 07.35 hrs o­n the same day.

01304 MEMU service will leave Dhule at 07.50 hrs every Monday to Saturday and will reach Chalisgaon at 08.55 hrs o­n the same day.

01313 MEMU service will leave Chalisgaon at 17.30 hrs every Monday to Saturday and will reach Dhule at 18.35 hrs o­n the same day.

01314 MEMU service will leave Dhule at 19.20 hrs every Monday to Saturday and reach Chalisgaon at 20.25 hrs o­n the same day.

Halts: Bhoras Budruk, Jamdha, Rajmane, Mordad Tanda, Shirud, Borvihir, Mohadi.

Passengers are requested to follow all norms mandated for Covid-19 during travel. These services will run at unreserved express fares

Source:Central Railway.

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Friday, 2 July 2021

06:34

Circular Issued For Passengers From Maharastra to Karnataka-Special Surveillance Team Karnataka

 Circular Issued For Passengers From Maharastra to Karnataka-Special Surveillance Team Karnataka

Press Release No. 212

29-06-2021

Hubballi

Press Release No. 212, INSTRUCTIONS TO PASSENGERS BOARDING TRAIN FROM MAHARASHTRA

 SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY                                                          

Press Release No. 212  Dt: 29.06.2021

INSTRUCTIONS TO PASSENGERS BOARDING TRAIN FROM MAHARASHTRA

The Government of Karnataka o­n 28.06.21 has taken special surveillance measure to contain the surge of COVID-19 has issued circular that negative RT-PCR certificate not older than 72 hours or vaccination certificate of at least o­ne dose of COVID 19 vaccine shall be compulsorily produced by the passengers coming to Karnataka from Maharashtra.

As such passengers boarding train from Maharashtra to Karnataka are requested to have negative RT-PCR certificate not older than 72 hours or vaccination certificate of at least o­ne dose of COVID 19 vaccine before boarding.

Source:South Western Railway


                                                 


                                                                

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Saturday, 26 June 2021

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Wednesday, 7 October 2020

22:49

Central Railway to Run Five Pairs of Special Trains within the State of Maharashtra

Central Railway to Run Five Pairs of  Special Trains within the State of Maharashtra 

2020/10/11

07-10-2020

Central Railway to run 5 pairs of Trains within the State of Maharashtra

Central Railway will run daily special trains between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Nagpur / Pune / Gondia / Solapur from 9.10.2020 till further advice. These specials run as fully reserved trains.  The details are as under:

1) Mumbai-Nagpur Duronto special daily

02189 Duronto Special train will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus from 10.10.2020 till further advice and arrive Nagpur next day.

02190 Duronto Special train will leave Nagpur from 9.10.2020 till further advice and arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus next day.

Timings and Halts:  Same as the regular train No. 12289/12290 except Igatpuri

Composition: 8 Sleeper Class, Nine AC-3 Tier, Three AC-2 Tier and o­ne First AC Class

2) Mumbai-Pune Superfast Special Daily

02123 Superfast special train will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus from 9.10.2020 till further advice and arrive Pune same day.

02124 superfast special will leave Pune from 10.10.2020 till further advice and arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus same day.

Halts and Timings: Same as the regular train No. 12123/12124 

Composition: 10 Second Seating, Four AC Chair Car and Two second class seating.

3) Mumbai-Pune Superfast Special Daily

02015 Superfast special train will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus from 9.10.2020 till further advise and arrive Pune same day.

02016 superfast special will leave Pune from 9.10.2020 till further advise and arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus same day.

Halts and Timings: Same as the regular train No. 22105/22106

Composition: Two AC Chair Car, 12 Second Class seating

4) Mumbai-Gondia Superfast Special Daily

02105 Superfast special train will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus from 9.10.2020 till further advise and arrive Gondia next day.

02106 Superfast special will leave Gondia from 10.10.2020 till further advise and arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus next day.

Halts and Timings: Same as the regular train No. 12105/12106 except Igatpuri

Composition: 10 Sleeper Class, Five AC-3 Tier, Three AC-2 Tier, o­ne First AC Class and 5 Second Class seating

5) Mumbai-Solapur Superfast Special Daily

02115 Superfast special train will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus from 9.10.2020 till further advise and arrive Solapur next day.

02116 special will leave Solapur from 9.10.2020 till further advie and arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus next day.

Timings and Halts: Same as the regular train No. 12115/12116 except Karjat, Khandala, Lonavala, Madha, Mohol and Bhigwan

Composition: 10 Sleeper Class, o­ne First AC, Three AC-3 Tier, Three AC-2 Tier and 3 second class seating.

Reservation: Bookings for 02189/02190 Duronto special and 02123/02124, 02015/02016, 02115/02116 and 02105 Superfast special trains will commence from 08.10.2020 at all Reservation Centres and o­n website: www.irctc.co.in

Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains

Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.

Source:Central Railway

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Friday, 15 May 2020

09:07

The First and Last Mile Connectivity will be covered by India Post through Railways From 15.05.2020

The First and Last Mile Connectivity will be covered by India Post through Railways From 15.05.2020
2020/05/28
14-05-2020
Central Railway & India Post join hands for the first and last mile connectivity
Central Railway Press Release
Central Railway & India Post join hands for the first and last mile connectivity
In current situation of COVID-19 lockdown, individuals and commercial establishments are finding it difficult to move their large size consignments containing the essential and other items. Speed Post service is being widely used by a large number of public for sending their parcels. However, for consignments in highway weight slabs, the customers find it difficult to transport these items to the Post offices for booking.
Keeping in view the special parcel trains being operated by the Central Railway, the Central Railway and Maharashtra Postal Circle decided to synergise the capabilities of India Post and Indian Railways within Maharashtra State by offering India Post Railway Parcel Service w.e.f. 15/05/2020.
To begin with, India Post Railway Parcel Service shall be available from and between Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur stations, to be extended to other stations later. India Post shall pick up the consignments from the premises of the customers and deliver to the consignee at destination through special parcel trains being operated by the Central Railway and Postal Mail Motor Service. As a trial run, the consignment picked up from Hingana in Nagpur o­n 09.05.2020 was transported through India Post Railway Parcel Service and reached destination at Mumbai o­n 10.05.2020. Thus, the first and last mile of the journey will be covered by India Post and transported between the origin and destination station through Railways. This service enables the customers to avail transportation of the consignments at economical rate and with door service facility. This marks further diversification of postal services into the logistics segment in a bigger way since this scheme is economical for larger consignments of two quintals or more. This also underscores the coming together of Indian Railways, started in 1853, and India Post, started in 1854, to offer convenience and value to customers.
For further details, customers may contact o­n mobile no. 9324656108 or email at adpsmailmah@gmail.com


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Wednesday, 25 March 2020

12:54

Konkan Railway ensures uninterrupted supplies of essential commodities

Konkan Railway ensures uninterrupted supplies of essential commodities
24-March-2020
Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, Indian Railway has suspended the operations of all passenger train services till 31st March 2020. Konkan Railway in co-ordination with Zonal Railways is operating only freight trains to ensure uninterrupted freight services for the availability of essential commodities.
Konkan Railway passes through 03 states i.e. Maharashtra, Goa & Karnataka and is working in close co-ordination with these state governments so that rakes of essential commodities are handled smoothly without any delay, amidst various restriction imposed in the wake of COVID-19.
During the situation of lockdown in various states, Konkan Railway Staff have been deployed at various good sheds, stations and control offices and are working on 24/7 basis to ensure that the supply of essential items does not get affected.
To monitor the uninterrupted movement of essential commodities over Indian Railway system, an Emergency freight control is working in the Ministry of Railways. Freight movement is being closely monitored by officials at very senior level.
Konkan Railway understands its crucial role during this difficult time and requests all the stakeholders to fully support in ensuring faster loading and unloading of essential supplies.

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Saturday, 31 March 2018

23:52

Rail Coach Factory Foundation at Latur - Maharashtra CM

Rail Coach Factory Foundation at Latur - Maharashtra CM

Maharashtra CM lays foundation for rail coach factory at Latur
Latur, Maharashtra, Mar 31 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis laid the foundation stone for the multi-crore rail coach factory at Sports Complex in Latur on Saturday.
The function was presided by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal.
State Minister for Labour, Skill Development and Guardian Minister Sambhaji Patil-Nilangekar, Woman Welfare Minister Pankaja Munde, MP Sunil Gaikwad, MLA Amit Deshmukh, City Mayor Suresh Pawar, among others, were present.
The project is expected to generate direct and indirect employment for 25,000 to 30,000 in phased manner.
Land at Harangul Budruk village located the outskirt of city has been acquired and state government and railway ministry have already signed MoU in this regards.




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Tuesday, 29 August 2017

09:42

Nagpur-Mumbai Duronto Express derails LIVE UPDATES: 7 coaches go off track near Asangaon

Nagpur-Mumbai Duronto Express derails LIVE UPDATES: 7 coaches go off track near Asangaon
Nagpur Mumbai Duronto Express derailed near Asangaon in Maharashtra this morning. Local trains have been affected by the accident. Central Railways officials said there have been no casualties so far.
Seven coaches of Nagpur-bound Duronto Express derailed on Tuesday near Asangaon in Maharashtra. Railway officials said there have been no casualties so far. Reports suggest a rescue team has reached from Kalyan.
“Seven coaches of Duronto Express Nagpur-Mumbai 12290 derailed between Asangaon and Vasind railway stations. So far, no casualties have been reported,” the Central Railway PRO said.
The derailment took place just days after the Delhi-bound Kaifiyat Express derailed in Auraiya district on August 23 At least 81 people were injured after nine coaches of the train derailed in Uttar Pradesh, making it the second train accident in a week. On August 19, Kalinga Utkal Express had also derailed in Muzaffarnagar killing 22 people. Taking moral responsibility for the train accidents under his watch, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu had offered to resign but was asked by the Prime Minister to “wait”. Read |  Seven coaches of Nagpur-Mumbai Duronto Express derailed, no casualties reported.




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Friday, 31 March 2017

21:32

Shakuntala Railway: The one train line in India still owned by a British firm Killick-Nixon

Shakuntala Railway: The one train line in India still owned by a British firm Killick-Nixon
Shakuntala Railway is a 2ft (610 mm) Narrow Gauge Railway line between Yavatmal and Achalpur in Maharashtra in Central India.



Shakuntala Railway: The one train line in India still owned by a British firm Killick-Nixon

The train which travels a distance of 190 kms in about four hours is the lifeline for the people of Yavatmal and Achalpur (Amravati district) of Maharashtra.

Do you know that there is still a small hold of British Raj in the Indian Railways? All of the Indian Railways got nationalised in the year 1951 except the narrow gauge line of Shakuntala Railways.

The railway, which is named after the queen of Vidarbha, still runs on a narrow guage railway network.

Highlights

  • Central Province Railway opened this narrow gauge line, Shakuntala Railway, in 1910, which is owned by a British firm Killick-Nixon.
  • The company built this line mainly for the shipment of cotton from Yavatmal to Mumbai
  • Earlier, it was run by a ZD-steam engine marked ‘made in Liverpool’ which was put in service in 1923. Presently, this passenger train is run by a diesel engine
  • The railway network named after the queen of Vidarbha, the eastern part of Maharashtra that comprises of Nagpur division and Amravati division
  • This narrow guage line originates from Mumbai-Nagpur-Calcutta broad gauge line (Murtizapur junction, Kolkata).
  • The British company still charges more than a crore per year from Indian Railways for running a train on these tracks
  • The train travels 190 km in about four hours. It is the cheapest mode of transport for the people of Amravati district which costs around Rs 25 for a single trip
  • The journey gives you the pleasure of beautiful scenic beauty of country side as the train passes through beautiful hills and plateaus
  • The train is the lifeline for the people of Yavatmal and Achalpur (Amravati district) of Maharashtra.


Killick, Nixon and Company, set up in 1857, created the Central Provinces Railway Company (CPRC) to act as its agents. The company built the 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge line in 1903. The company built this narrow gauge line in 1903 to carry cotton from cotton-rich interior areas of Vidarbha to the Murtajapur Junction on main broad gauge line to Mumbai from where it was shipped to Manchester in England. Murtajapur Junction was the focal point of this railway. Though, working autonomously, the CPRC was grouped in 1952 under the Central Railways. A ZD-steam engine, built in 1921 in Manchester, pulled the train for more than 70 long years after being put in service in 1923. It was withdrawn on 15 April 1994, and replaced by a diesel engine.

Source:Railnews
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Tuesday, 21 June 2016

18:59

Railways Bullet Train project from Mumbai-Ahmedabad overcomes BKC troubles

 Railways Bullet Train project from Mumbai-Ahmedabad overcomes BKC troubles

The 98,000 crore project for a bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad has found itself clear of a major hurdle. The Maharashtra government on Monday withdrew its objection to provide land at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai to build an underground station

Mumbai: The Rs.98,000 crore project for a bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad has found itself clear of a major hurdle. The Maharashtra government on Monday withdrew its objection to provide land at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai to build an underground station.

Suresh Prabhu-led Indian Railway requires 0.9 hectares of BKC land for access to underground station.

However, the Maharashtra state government had earlier denied Railway ministry the land saying that giving it away would hamper the state’s project – the Mumbai International Financial Services Centre, located in BKC complex and that there could be a loss in revenue of around Rs 10,000 crore.

Nevertheless, there appears to have been some settlement on commonground as a senior state government functionary told, “A revised plan for the underground station was recently submitted to the state. This seems viable.”

According to sources, the State government might in turn as for major concessions in building its showpiece project-the financial centre.

Although the land in not within the criteria of special economic zone (SEZ), state government is expecting the centre to relax norms.

Source:RailNews
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Tuesday, 24 May 2016

23:48

Fight over Bullet Train plot in BKC reaches Fadnavis

Fight over Bullet Train plot in BKC reaches Fadnavis

BKC ideal for the project, insists Railways. But MMRDA says it will make IFC construction cost shoot up. Consultants of Railways, Maharashtra to jointly work out solution.

Mumbai: With the central and state governments in a logjam over the location of the originating station of the proposed Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, a decision has been taken to have their consultants sit together to work out a solution.

Officials from the railways, Maharashtra government and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority had a meeting on Monday to discuss the stalemate. The railways has proposed to construct an underground railway station for the showpiece bullet train at Bandra Kurla Complex.

The state government has however been reluctant to provide land, having planned an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) on the vacant land in the complex. A senior state official said, “We have asked the railways to tell us exactly how much land they require to construct the bullet train station.” He added representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency will sit together with consultants of MMRDA to work out if the IFSC and bullet train station can co-exist in Bandra Kurla Complex.

After the railways and the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) failed to sort out their joust over a plot of land for the ambitious bullet train project at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), the contentious issue has now reached the Chief Minister’s court for a decision.

The railways wanted a 50-acre plot of land in BKC for setting up a terminus for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. The MMRDA is opposed to the proposal on grounds that it has already proposed an international financial centre (IFC). In March, the state government officially communicated to the railways that it could not accept their proposal as it would make the MMRDA incur huge financial losses.

However, earlier this month, the railways sent another proposal to the MMRDA in which it proposed a bullet-train terminus that would be built on the same plot but underground, so that both the IFC and the terminus could co-exist.

Officials from the railways, Maharashtra government and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority had a meeting on Monday to discuss the stalemate.
Chief secretary Swadheen Kshatriya called ameeting on Monday to hear out both sides on the issue. During the meeting, MMRDA officials sought to know why the railways were insisting on having a terminus at BKC when the railways already has large land parcels in its possession in Bandra (East), Kurla and Thane.

The MMRDA also pointed out that their cost of constructing the IFC would go up if they were made to construct it above the railway terminus and that the height of the project could become an issue due to the centre’s proximity to the airport.

The railways replied that since the bullet train project was meant to provide connectivity between two IFCs — one in Mumbai and other in Gujarat known as Gujarat International Finance & Tech city or GIFT city — it made sense to have the terminus at BKC.

Besides, BKC offers better connectivity to other parts of city, which would facilitate the dispersal of passengers, the railways argued.

However, giving no indication about which way the decision will go, Kshatriya said, “After hearing both sides, I asked them to conduct further deliberations. Both sides will then be asked to present their cases before Fadnavis and his decision on the issue will be final.”

Source:RailNews
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Wednesday, 2 March 2016

19:43

Railways signs MOU for formation of JV Cos with 6 State Governments

Railways signs MOU for formation of JV Cos with 6 State Governments

Each JV would have an initial paid up capital of `100 crore. Based on the quantum of projects to be undertaken, the authorized equity share capital and the paid up capital can be enhanced from time to time with the approval of Railway Board and the State Government

New Delhi: Ministry of Railways (MoR) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for formation of Joint Venture Companies with six State Governments viz. Odisha, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.

Joint Venture Company will be formed with equity participation of MoR (limited to maximum 50%) and concerned State Government(s). JVs can form project specific subsidiary companies (Project SPVs), which may have equity holding by other stakeholders like banks, PSUs, Ports, mining companies etc. as well, to cater to a specific project.

Each JV would have an initial paid up capital of `100 crore. Based on the quantum of projects to be undertaken, the authorized equity share capital and the paid up capital can be enhanced from time to time with the approval of Railway Board and the State Government.

JVs would undertake project development works for an identified basket of projects, which will inter-alia include surveys, preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) and getting requisite approvals, processing for sanctioning of identified projects and monitoring. Projects will be implemented by the concerned Zonal Railway, any Railway PSU or any other agency as decided by the JV/Project SPV in consultation with Ministry of Railways.

Various other steps taken/being taken by the Government for effective and speedy implementation of rail projects in the country are:-

(i) substantial increase in allocation of funds,
(ii) prioritisation of projects,
(iii) delegation of powers at field level,
(iv) nomination of nodal officers for improved co-ordination with the State Governments etc.

 Source:RailNews
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Friday, 26 February 2016

23:16

Nearly 1000 Railway Stations developed as ‘Adarsh’ stations

Nearly 1000 Railway Stations developed as ‘Adarsh’ stations

“Eversince the Scheme of Development of Stations under ‘Adarsh’ Station Scheme started, 1052 stations were identified under ‘Adarsh’ station scheme and out of which, 946 stations have been developed till December 2015,” said Suresh Prabhu in Lok Sabha during Question Hour

New Delhi: Nearly 1,000 railway stations across the country have been developed as ‘Adarsh’ stations having facilities such as toilets, drinking water, catering services and waiting rooms, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said today.

“Development of stations under ‘Adarsh’ station scheme was started in 2009-10. 1,052 stations were identified under ‘Adarsh’ station scheme and out of which, 946 stations have been developed till 2014-15,” he said in Lok Sabha during Question Hour.

Prabhu said review of the facilities available at stations developed as ‘Adarsh’ stations, in the light of passenger need and expectation, is a continuous and ongoing process.

Progress for development of stations under ‘Adarsh’ station scheme is monitored regularly at various levels viz. zonal railway level and Railway Board level, he said.

The expenditure on development of stations under Adarsh Station Scheme is generally funded under Plan Head ‘Passenger Amenities’, Prabhu said.

Adoption pledge by NGO to revamp Nashik Railway Station

Nashik based non-government organization Rail Parishad has proposed adoption of Nashik Road railway station under the Central Railway scheme of development of railway stations on public-private-partnership basis.

The Central Railways has decided to convert 33 railway stations in Maharashtra and beyond into state-of-the-art stations through the development of real estate. The private partner will have to develop and use the railway station for 45 years and then hand it back to the Railways after the end of the tenure. The railway stations selected under the scheme include Nashik Road, Pune, Dadar, Kalyan, Lonawala, Nagpur, Kopargaon and Sainagar.

Bipin Gandhi, president of the Rail Parishad, said they had sent a letter to the Railways proposing to take over the railway station and making it the best. “We have decided to pitch in for converting Nashik Road into a class station. We have a plan that will see the station not only very clean but also boast of all amenities required for commuters,” Gandhi said.

Asked if they had planned real estate development at Nashik Road, Gandhi said the current development of Nashik does not attract much of monetary benefits but the situation will be different if it is made a junction.

“So far, we have proposed small activities of real estate development for the commuters coming to Nashik Road, which will be akin to hotels or guest house in the station. Our attention, however, will be more on the East-side of the station. The Sinnar-side has huge scope for development,” he added.

The Rail Parishad had with the help of Rotary Club initiated a ‘clean Igatpuri station’ drive in 2003, when the Igatpuri Railway station would see cattle straying across the station and railway tracks. Often, food would be strewn all over station and the cleanliness index was at its lowest.

“We volunteered for the cleanliness of the station and after six months, the station was clean,” Gandhi said, adding that the Rail Parishad has also adopted C3 coach of Panchavati Express which follows principles of cleanliness and discipline.

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Friday, 27 November 2015

20:51

Cheaper Electricity for Railway Traction in Maharashtra

2015/11/18
26-11-2015

Cheaper Electricity for Railway Traction in Maharashtra



Central Railway Press Release

Indian Railways is purchasing electric power from State Electricity Boards for running the passenger and goods train o­n electric traction. Power is received at various Traction Sub-Stations (TSS) located along the railway tracks and is fed to the overhead traction conductors provided above the tracks.

Over the years, rate of electricity for traction has increased considerably putting lot of burden o­n Railway finances. Railways thereby started exploring feasibility of purchasing electricity from open market.Central Railway has signed a Power Purchase Agreement for availing up to 300 MW power from Ratnagiri Gas & Power Private Ltd (RGPPL), which is a joint venture company promoted by MSEB/HCL, NTPC and GAIL.

Ministry of Power has given deemed distribution licensee status to Indian Railways and Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has also endorsed this decision which has paved the way for availing electricity by Railways through Open Access mechanism. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with RGPPL has been accordingly signed by Central Railway for 47 traction sub-stations located in Maharashtra.

All the formalities required for open access viz. Connectivity Certificate, No Objection Certificate, deposition of required fees to MSETCL and State Load Dispatch Centre, etc. have been completed.Existing STU network through which these TSSs are connected will continue to feed the power supply being availed from RGPPL.Special Cell has been formed at Mumbai Office of Central Railway to monitor o­nline scheduling of power in consultation with State Load Dispatch Centre and RGPPL Power Point.

Power from RGPPL has started flowing with effect from 26.11.2015. Energy cost saving is expected to be in range of Rs.2.50 to Rs.3.50 per unit, which will result into substantial saving to the tune of Rs.500-700 crore per annum to Indian Railways for the 47 traction substations located in Maharashtra (36 on CR, 6 on WR, 4 on SECR and one on SCR)
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Thursday, 17 September 2015

15:37

Maharashtra Railway Infrastructure Development Corporation soon

Maharashtra Railway Infrastructure Development Corporation soon

CM Devendra Fadnavis chairs rail meet, decides to fast-track state railways. State Rail Infrastructure to get boost with new body in three months

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government and the ministry of railways will be setting up Maharashtra Railway Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC) within three months to provide a boost to railway infrastructure projects in the state. The decision was taken in a review meeting held by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday.

The CM held discussions with the General Managers of both the railways (Central and Western) and Mumbai Railway planning body Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) on Wednesday and formally announced the formation of MRIDC within the next three months.

Central Railway GM Sunil Kumar Sood has said that the state was briefed about the air-conditioned locals that are supposed to come on the Harbour and the mainline soon. “We were asked about how we were supposed to go about getting AC coaches for the CR. We said that the last and the first three coaches on the Harbour line would be air-conditioned, while the middle compartments will be replaced with AC ones on the mainline,” said Mr Sood.

Among the projects discussed was the Rs 2826 crore Ahmedanagar-Beed-Parli new corridor which the government wants to complete by March 2019. As reported earlier, the railways has already set out tenders of almost Rs 300 crores for the project which the state government is banking on in a big way to clear its electoral prospects in drought-hit Marathwada. The state government also assured the railways that the land acquisition for the Wardha-Yavatmal-Nanded line will be completed by July 2016. The line will be a connector between Vidarbha- from where chief minister Fadnavis hails- and Marathwada.

The feasibility of a major source of future revenue in the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) that will pass through Panvel was also asked. “We were asked about the progress of the DFC as well as the 5th and 6th line between Kurla and CST and we did tell them about the issues of land procurement on this line,” he added. n Turn to Page 7

While the Western Railway (WR) were asked about the delayed arrival of their very own AC train, WR GM G.C. Agarwal said, “We have told them that the coach is being readied in Chennai and expected in November but we have also informed that there is no definitive timeline for the arrival. Eventually the train will be put for public use after two-three months of the trains arrival since we will also do the needed trials.”

Mr Agarwal also mentioned that important land procurement issues for the sixth line of WR was discussed and the state has duly noted the problem and said that they will look into the issue.

MRVC chief managing director Prabhat Sahai who was also present at the meeting said that it was review meeting and a formal announcement of the company, “It was a way for the state to be updated before the launch of the company in three months,” said Mr Sahai.

The meeting also stressed on the fact that the Virara-Vasai-Diva-Panvel suburban corridor, expected to cost upwards of Rs 10000 crores at current prices, should be speeded up and should be included in the next railway budget for the financial year 2016-17.

A long-pending plan, to connect Bandra Terminus and the Western Express Highway, was also discussed. This has been a long-time demand of Western Railway and a couple of years ago the construction department of WR and the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) had discussed three options.

The high-power meet also dicussed ways to bring about uniformity in various infrastructure plans so that the construction of the Navi Mumbai airport as well as the elevated CST-panvel corridor could be done in tandem.​
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Monday, 7 September 2015

09:46

Thane Metro project work might start this year: Devendra Fadnavis

Thane Metro project work might start this year: Devendra Fadnavis

Thane: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday assured Thanekars that their much-awaited Metro Rail dream would be realised soon. The CM said that work on Thane Metro might begin this year itself and the project would be completed in time-bound manner.

The CM, who inaugurated the renovated Town Hall and Amphitheater in Thane, said at the function, “Our government is committed to the speedy development of Thane. We are making all efforts to start the work on the proposed Thane Metro project this year itself and there shall be no inordinate delay in the completion of the project.”

The project’s route stretches from Wadala-Ghatkopar-Thane-Kasarvadavali. The 32-km-long Metro corridor will have 24 underground and six elevated stations. It is among the four Metro projects for which the MMRDA last week sanctioned the expenditure of Rs 35,400 crore. Out of this, Rs 12,000 crore has been sanctioned for the Thane-Wadala project. It will run along the Eastern Express Highway and Ghodbunder Road after it enters Thane and till it reaches Kasarvadavali.

Another issue that has been a major talking point in Thane is the redevelopment of old and dilapidated buildings. Last month, there were two building collapses in which 18 people lost their lives. The CM expressed confidence that the issue of redevelopment of old structures would be resolved soon. “The government is positive about the proposal to give floor space index of .33 for redevelopment of old and dilapidated buildings. The impact assessment of the project is ready and the government will soon announce its decision on it. We will also implement this scheme as a pilot project for other cities in the state,” he said.
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