Trivandrum: Train No.56700 Madurai – Punalur passenger train and Train No.56701 Punalur – Madurai passenger train are to be speeded up and converted as express trains. Consequently, the numbers of trains will be revised. 1. Train No.56700 Madurai – Punalur passenger train will be speeded up by 20 minutes and renumbered as Train No.16729 Madurai – Punalur Express.
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Silver Line alignment: K-Rail snubs social media rumours
Trivandrum: A Google map image being spread on social media by certain vested interests as the final alignment of the proposed Semi High-Speed Rail (SHSR) corridor from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod is highly misleading, clarified K-Rail here today.
Read MoreIndian Railways announces marginal increase in Passenger Fares
New Delhi: Indian Railways has decided to marginally effect an increase in fare. Keeping the affordability concerns of daily commuters, there shall be no fare hike for passengers over suburban sections and season ticket holders. This class constitutes 66% of total passenger segment over Indian Railways.
Read MoreSemi High-Speed Rail Line: Aerial survey commences in Kannur
Kannur: The aerial survey to identify the alignment of Kerala’s ambitious Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod Semi High-Speed Railway (SHSR) project got underway today, covering the northernmost 80 km stretch from Kannur in the initial phase of the exercise.
Read More139 to take over all existing Railway helpline numbers
New Delhi: From 1st January 2020, Railway Grievances Helplines such as 138 ( for General Complaints), 1800111321 (for Catering Services), 1072 ( for accidents and safety), 152210 (for Vigilance), 58888 or 138 (for Clean my coach) and 9717630982 (for SMS Complaints) will be discontinued and an integrated railway helpline number 139 will take over all existing helpline numbers.
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