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PM Modi Flags Off Four New Vande Bharat Trains

By Uniquetimesorg November 8, 2025 0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, marking another milestone in India’s expanding high-speed rail network. The new routes are designed to enhance regional connectivity while cutting travel time significantly, linking major cultural, industrial, and commercial centers across the country. The trains will operate on Continue Reading

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Jupiter Wagons arm, Log9 Materials to supply LFP batteries for Vande Bharat trainsets

By uniquetimes June 20, 2024 0

Jupiter Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Jupiter Wagons Limited, in collaboration with Log9 Materials, has secured a contract from Siemens to supply Lithium-Ion Phosphate (LFP) batteries for the Vande Bharat trainsets. Specifically, they will provide 36 auxiliary batteries, each with a capacity of 72.8 kWh, for nine trainsets. These 72.8 kWh LFP battery […]Continue Reading

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Unveiling the Mystery: Why Indian Railways Provides White Bedsheets in Sleeper Class

By uniquetimes May 14, 2024 0

Have you ever traveled by train in India and noticed that the bedsheets provided in the sleeper class are always white? It’s a common sight, and for many passengers, it sparks curiosity. Why white? Why not colorful or patterned bedsheets like those seen in other modes of transportation or accommodations? Let’s delve into the reasons […]Continue Reading

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OTP-Based Digital Locks To Soon Guard Goods, Parcel Trains Against Theft

By uniquetimes February 21, 2023 0

A top official revealed on Tuesday that the Railways will soon implement an OTP-based digital locking system to prevent theft on board its freight and package trains. This device, which is frequently used by trucks, features a smart lock that is GPS equipped and enables real-time tracking of the vehicle to lower theft and pilferage. […]Continue Reading

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Railways Initiates Action Against Contractor For Overcharging A Passenger For Water Bottle

By uniquetimes December 17, 2022 0

A day after a train passenger reported that bottled drinking water was provided for 5 more than the MRP, the Ambala Railway division took harsh action against a catering contractor for overcharging. Internet user Shivam Bhatt was travelling from Chandigarh to Shahjahanpur on the 12232 Lucknow SF Express. He tweeted about the additional fee to […]Continue Reading

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Railway Subsidy For The Elderly Still On Halt, While MPs Enjoy Concessions

By uniquetimes December 13, 2022 0

Despite support from lawmakers from both the BJP, which is in power, and the Congress, which is the main opposition, as well as a recommendation from a Parliament committee, senior citizen discounts on rail fares that were eliminated during Covid have not yet been reinstated. The Indian Railways maintained to subsidise train tickets for current […]Continue Reading

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Concession for senior citizens on trains not desirable: Govt

By uniquetimes July 21, 2022 0

After discontinuing it for more than two years due to Covid-related limitations, the government declared on Wednesday that resuming senior citizen rail ticket discounts “is not desirable.” The expense of granting concessions weighs heavily on the Railways, according to a written response from Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in response to a question in the Continue Reading

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COVID-19: Altered rail coaches to be turned to isolation beds for COVID19 patients

By uniquetimes March 31, 2020 0

Further tweaking its arrangements to offer 20,000 coaches changed over into isolation wards for coronavirus patients, the Indian Railways on Tuesday said these coaches can oblige up to 3.2 lakh possible beds. It has likewise reserved focuses for its 16 zones, with the South Central Railways headquartered at Secunderabad in Telangana standing out with 486 […]Continue Reading

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COVID-19: 709 trains on brake, relaxes refund between March 21-April 15

By uniquetimes March 21, 2020 0

On Saturday railways issued an advisory relaxing refund rules for passengers who had booked tickets to travel between March 21 and April 15 in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in the country to avoid crowding on trains and encourage social distancing. The order states if a train is cancelled by Railways for journey period […]Continue Reading

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Nilgiri heritage train gets a new makeover

By uniquetimes March 23, 2019 0

Nilgiri heritage train gets a new makeover. In the 130 years of history of Nilgiri mountain railways, for the first time, a coach of the heritage train is renewed with air conditioner. The renovation was conducted at the Tiruchirappalli Golden Rock workshop held by railways. Presently the 57 seats in the coach are nor of […]Continue Reading