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Indian Railways Rolls Out 540 Trains For Hassle-Free Travel This Festive Season

Reported By: Akash SharmaLast Updated: March 21, 2024, 13:42 ISTIndian Railways Rolls Out 540 Trains For Hassle-Free Holi Travel.(Representational Image)Indian Railways ramps up with 540 services for Holi travel, prioritizing crowd management and security measures at major stations.As the festival of Holi approaches, Indian Railways gears up to ensure a seamless and comfortable journey for passengers with the announcement of 540 additional services.This move comes as a boon for travelers, especially during the festive

Kolkata East-West Metro: New Timetable Finalized For Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Route

Last Updated: March 14, 2024, 10:00 ISTKolkata East-West Metro: New Timetable Finalized For Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Route. (Representational Image)(Photo: Zee News)The East-West Metro currently runs between Sealdah and Sector V, with ongoing work on the 2.5km stretch between Esplanade and Sealdah.The East-West Metro has finalized its schedule for the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade link, making it easier for commuters to travel across Kolkata.According to the latest update, the first train will depart from both Howrah Maidan and…

Mumbai: Central & Western Railway To Operate 112 Holi Special Trains, Check Routes

Last Updated: March 12, 2024, 10:12 ISTMumbai: Central & Western Railway To Operate 112 Holi Special Trains, Check Routes.(Representational Image)Central Railway gears up with 112 Holi special trains to ease festival travel, while Western Railway offers special fares on key routes.To accommodate the surge of passengers during the festive season this month, Central Railway has announced the operation of 112 special train services for Holi.These special trains will serve various routes, ensuring smoother travel for…

Bangalore Metro: Yellow Line To Roll Out By Year-End, Driverless Trains Ready For Trials

Last Updated: March 07, 2024, 14:02 ISTBangalore Metro: Yellow Line to Roll Out by Year-End, Driverless Trains Ready for Trials. (File photo) A walkthrough of driverless train at Hebbagodi depot was provided by BMRCL officials, marking the first of 15 trains slated for deployment on the Yellow Line. The much-awaited Yellow Line of Bangalore Metro seems closer to reality with authorities announcing a potential opening by the end of this year.The official deadline, previously set for July 2024, might be surpassed.Bangalore…

Monster Train’s Successor, Inkbound, Is Leaving Early Access Soon

Inkbound from the indie studio Shiny Shoe will be leaving early access in its upcoming 1.0 update. The studio is known for its previous deckbuilding roguelike Monster Train. Inkbound is a tactical co-op roguelite, and with its official release, it adds a new narrative, additional classes to choose from, more worlds to explore, and quality-of-life changes.Inkbound was released in early access for Steam in May 2023. The game has had a plethora of consistent updates with new narrative questlines refined over…

IRCTC ties up with Swiggy Foods for meals on trains

This facility will be launched soon at Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam railway stations as part of the first phase. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Thursday announced that it has tied up with Swiggy Foods for the supply and delivery of pre-ordered meals to train passengers through IRCTC’s e-catering portal.This facility will be launched soon at Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam railway stations as part of the first phase. “The IRCTC…

Travelers increasingly turn to taking Amtrak trains over flights

Amtrak trains travel through Washington, DC, on September 15, 2022.Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesAs domestic travel rebounds from pandemic lows and prices soar, some travelers opting for trains over planes.For many, the tradeoffs are simple: Trains are often cheaper, provide more leg room and are better for the environment than air travel. Those advantages and others are driving riders to Amtrak, the government-backed U.S. rail service, as it tries to revive pre-Covid ridership and smooth out operations.Since…

Chennai Metro Phase-II: Alstom Begins Production of Driverless Trains, Boosting Connectivity & Sustainability

Published By: Samreen PallLast Updated: February 08, 2024, 15:12 ISTChennai Metro Phase-II: Alstom Begins Production of Driverless Trains, Boosting Connectivity & Sustainability. (Photo: Alstom)Alstom begins production of driverless trains for Chennai Metro Phase-II. Order includes 36 trainsets operating at 80 kmph. Boosting connectivity.French multinational Alstom on Thursday started production of its driverless trainsets for the Chennai Metro Phase-II from its manufacturing facility in Sricity, the company said in

PM Modi to Inaugurate Highways, Power and Railway Projects in Odisha on Feb 3

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: February 02, 2024, 09:23 ISTRepresentational image. (File photo)The NHAI said the prime minister on Saturday will dedicate three transformative highway projects built at a cost of Rs 2,045 crore.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate a Rs 400-crore permanent campus of IIM Sambalpur, power projects worth Rs 28,978 crore and National Highway projects built at a cost of Rs 2,045 crore during his one-day visit to Odisha on February 3, official sources said.The PM is