Chiefly, the loco pilots complained of inadequate rest, they said. The loco pilots drive trains over long distances, far from home, and are often pressed into duty without adequate breaks, the sources said.
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apprised on Friday that around 2,500 new general coaches are being manufactured under a special drive, and approval for manufacturing another 10,000…
The plan includes manufacturing 3,500 general seating coaches, 2,060 three-tier sleeper coaches, and 18 coaches for Amrit Bharat trains in each of the next two fiscal years
Minister V. Abdurahiman says Centre has taken a favourable stand towards Kerala’s demand for special trains during Onam, Christmas and other major festivals
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Sluggish pace of redevelopment at Nellore railway station has left passengers frustrated even as the ongoing project under Indian Railways’ Adarsh Station scheme has faced significant delays, impacting basic amenities like seating, toilets…
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to officials, during FY 2024-25 and 2025-26, around 10,000 coaches are being finalized with a record number of over 5,300 general coaches.
NEW DELHI: In a well-deliberated move aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and accommodating growing travel demands, the Ministry of Railways has unveiled a comprehensive plan to ramp up the production of thousands of non-AC coaches over…