In Tamil Nadu, the number of passengers traveling in reserved coaches with unreserved tickets on express trains doubled in 2023-24 compared to the previous year. This rise is attributed to a high demand for travel and a shortage of resources, including loco pilots and ticket-checking staff. The Salem division experienced... the most significant increase with a 295% rise in passengers traveling in reserved coaches with unreserved tickets. The Chennai division saw a 70% increase. Despite the demand, the railways are facing difficulties in operating additional trains due to crew shortages. Passengers' representatives have suggested adding Antyodaya or MEMU Express trains on short routes like Chennai-Tiruchy, Chennai-Salem, and Salem-Coimbatore, as well as to northern and northeastern states. However, officials say that any decisions on new trains need to be made by the railway board. The railways are also considering increasing unreserved coaches and revising their composition based on demand.

Tamil Nadu mein, express trains ke reserved coaches mein unreserved tickets pe travel karne wale passengers ki number 2023-24 mein pehle saal ke muqable do guna badh gaya. Iska reason hai travel ki zyada demand aur loco pilots aur ticket checking staff jaise resources ki kami. Salem division mein sabse... zyada badhotari hui hai, jahan reserved coaches mein unreserved tickets pe travel karne wale passengers ki number 295% badha hai. Chennai division mein 70% badhotari hui hai. Demand ke baavajood, railways ko crew ki kami ki wajah se additional trains chalane mein dikkat ho rahi hai. Passengers ke representatives ne Chennai-Tiruchy, Chennai-Salem, aur Salem-Coimbatore jaise short routes par aur northern and northeastern states tak Antyodaya ya MEMU Express trains chalane ka suggestion diya hai. Lekin officials kehte hain ki new trains chalane ke baare mein koi bhi decision railway board ko karna hoga. Railways unreserved coaches bhi badhaane aur demand ke basis pe unka composition revise karne pe bhi vichar kar rahi hai.

The Mysuru Division of South Western Railway celebrated Independence Day on August 15th, 2024, highlighting its achievements and ongoing projects. The division reported strong freight loading, with 6.7 million tonnes transported from April to July, generating ₹542.39 crore in revenue. This included 19 rakes of iron ore for export, earning ₹57.06... crore, and 12 rakes of automobiles, a 183.3% increase year-on-year. Passenger services also saw success, transporting 19.02 million passengers, generating ₹242.89 crore in revenue. The division achieved 94% punctuality in train operations and added 52 temporary and 23 permanent coaches to accommodate demand. The division has initiated redevelopment of 15 stations under the 'Amrit Bharat Stations Scheme' at a cost of ₹385 crore, and commissioned two Traction Substations in the Mysuru-Hassan section. 24 major projects worth Rs 110 crore were sanctioned to enhance station facilities. These include yard developments, additional running lines, toilet facilities at level crossing gates and stations, new crossing stations, safety fencing, and a new freight terminal at Haliyuru near Chitradurga. Other initiatives included the development of Sasalu freight terminal, a new bypass line connecting Birur-Hubballi and Birur-Talguppa lines, planting over 7,000 saplings, and installing 691 prepaid smart energy meters in staff quarters.

Mysuru Division of South Western Railway ne 15 August, 2024 ko 78th Independence Day celebrate kiya, aur is saal ke projects aur revenue highlights kiye. Division ne April se July tak 6.7 million tonnes freight loading kiya, jisse ₹542.39 crore ka revenue aaya. Isme 19 rakes iron ore export... ke liye, ₹57.06 crore kamaya, aur 12 rakes automobiles load kiye, jo ki pichle saal se 183.3% zyada hai. Passenger services mein bhi success mili, 19.02 million passengers ko travel karaya, jisse ₹242.89 crore revenue aaya. Division ne 94% punctuality train operations mein achieve kiya aur demand ko fulfill karne ke liye 52 temporary and 23 permanent coaches add kiye. Division ne 'Amrit Bharat Stations Scheme' ke under 15 stations ko redevelop karne ka kaam shuru kiya hai, jiska cost ₹385 crore hai, aur Mysuru-Hassan section mein do Traction Substations commission kiye hain. 24 major projects, jinka cost Rs 110 crore hai, station facilities ko enhance karne ke liye sanction kiye gaye hain. Isme yard developments, additional running lines, level crossing gates aur stations par toilet facilities, new crossing stations, safety fencing, aur Chitradurga ke paas Haliyuru mein new freight terminal ka construction shamil hai. Other initiatives mein Sasalu freight terminal ka development, Birur-Hubballi aur Birur-Talguppa lines ko connect karne wali new bypass line, 7,000 se zyada saplings lagaye jaana, aur staff quarters mein 691 prepaid smart energy meters install karna shamil hai.

The weekly special train service between Tirunelveli and Chennai Egmore has been extended until September. The train departs Tirunelveli every Thursday at 6:45 PM and arrives in Chennai Egmore at 8:30 AM on Friday. The return journey departs Chennai Egmore every Friday at 3 PM and arrives in Tirunelveli at 7:10... AM on Saturday. The train runs through Pattukkottai, Peravurani, Adirampattinam, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Kovilpatti, and Tirunelveli.

Tirunelveli se Chennai Egmore jaane wala weekly special train service ko September tak extend kiya gaya hai. Train har Thursday ko 6:45 PM pe Tirunelveli se chalta hai aur Friday ko 8:30 AM pe Chennai Egmore pahunchta hai. Return journey har Friday ko 3 PM pe Chennai Egmore se chalta... hai aur Saturday ko 7:10 AM pe Tirunelveli pahunchta hai. Train Pattukkottai, Peravurani, Adirampattinam, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Kovilpatti aur Tirunelveli se hoke jaata hai.

Rail passenger associations in Tamil Nadu have criticized the Union government for the low allocation of funds for railway projects in the state. They argue that the allocation of Rs 1,000 each for five new railway lines is insufficient and a sign of neglect. They demand increased funds for new lines,... projects, and routes in Tamil Nadu. They also called for MPs representing the state to raise the issue in Parliament.

Tamil Nadu mein rail passengers associations ne union government ko state ke railway projects ke liye kam funds allocate karne ke liye criticize kiya hai. Unka kehna hai ki panch new railway lines ke liye Rs 1,000 ka allocation kaafi nahi hai aur yeh neglect ka sign hai. They demand funds for new lines, projects, and routes in Tamil Nadu. They also called for MPs representing the state to raise the issue in Parliament.

Alstom, a global leader in railway technology, is playing a key role in modernizing India's railway network. The company is focusing on integrating advanced technologies like AI, cybersecurity, and eco-design to address challenges like legacy system integration, cybersecurity threats, and sustainable practices. Alstom's efforts are aimed at improving passenger safety, efficiency,... and the overall travel experience. The company is also committed to promoting secure development practices and collaborating with Indian startups. Alstom is exploring opportunities to participate in the KAVACH initiative, which aims to equip all Indian railway tracks with safety systems by 2025. The company is adapting advanced signalling systems like CBTC and ETCS to Indian metro and semi-high-speed networks, as seen in the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).

India ka railway network dunia ke sabse bada network mein se ek hai aur desh ke transportation system ki lifeline hai. Alstom, railway technology mein global leader, India ke railway landscape ko transform karne mein ek important role nibha raha hai. Company AI, cybersecurity, aur eco-design jaise advanced technologies ko integrate... karne par focus kar raha hai taaki legacy system integration, cybersecurity threats, aur sustainable practices jaise challenges ko address kiya ja sake. Alstom ke efforts passenger safety, efficiency, aur overall travel experience ko improve karne par focused hain. Company secure development practices ko promote karne aur Indian startups ke saath collaborate karne ke liye bhi committed hai. Alstom KAVACH initiative mein participate karne ke opportunities ko explore kar raha hai, jiska aim 2025 tak saare Indian railway tracks ko safety systems se equip karna hai. Company advanced signalling systems jaise CBTC aur ETCS ko Indian metro aur semi-high-speed networks mein adapt kar raha hai, jaisa ki Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) mein dekha gaya hai.

The Mayor of Kanpur, Primila Pandey, visited the Harbansmohal area after a house collapsed and another was damaged due to the Kanpur Metro tunnel excavation. She ordered an IIT investigation into the damaged houses and directed the Metro officials to evacuate the affected buildings and provide three months' advance rent... to the residents. The Mayor also observed that the excavation had damaged the area's sewer, water, and drainage systems. Metro officials stated that 12 houses were severely damaged and 45 others had minor issues, which would be addressed promptly. They explained that the building that collapsed had caused damage to the adjacent building, leading to its demolition as well. The Mayor stressed the importance of providing immediate assistance to the tenants, who constitute the majority of residents in the affected area.

Kanpur ke Mayor, Primila Pandey, Harbansmohal area mein ek ghar girne aur dusre ko Metro tunnel excavation ki wajah se damage hone ke baad wahaan pahunche. Unhone damaged houses ki IIT se jaanch karwane ka order diya aur Metro officials ko affected buildings ko evacuate karne aur residents ko teen mahine... ka advance rent dene ka bhi kaha. Mayor ne yeh bhi dekha ki excavation se area ki sewer, water, aur drainage systems ko bhi nuksan pahuncha hai. Metro officials ne Mayor ko bataya ki 12 ghar severely damaged hain aur 45 dusre mein thodi bahut problem hai, jisko jaldi thik kar diya jayega. Unhone yeh bhi bataya ki jo building giri hai, usse saate building bhi giri hui hai, isliye usko bhi gira diya gaya hai. Mayor ne yeh bhi kaha ki Harbansmohal mein zyadatar makaanon mein kiraayedar hain, unhe jaldi se evacuate karne ki jarurat hai aur unhe teen mahine ka kiraaya advance mein dena chahiye.

Southern Railway has announced that all express and superfast trains traveling to and from Chennai will not stop at Tambaram station from August 15th to 17th due to yard remodeling work. Instead, these trains will stop at Mambalam for longer durations. Passengers traveling to Tambaram during these dates are advised to... get off at Chengalpattu station instead. The list of affected trains, along with their departure and arrival dates, is available in the article.

Southern Railway ne announce kiya hai ki Chennai jaane waale aur Chennai se aane waale saare express aur superfast trains August 15th se 17th tak Tambaram station pe nahi rukenge, kyuki yard remodeling ka kaam chal raha hai. Iske badle yeh trains Mambalam pe zyada time rukengi. In dates mein Tambaram... jaane waale passengers ko Chengalpattu station pe utarna hoga. Affected trains ki list, unke departure aur arrival dates ke saath, article mein di gayi hai.

On Sunday, twelve passengers were injured after jumping from a moving train near Bilpur, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on the Howrah-Amritsar Mail, when fumes from a fire extinguisher filled a general coach, causing passengers to panic. They pulled the emergency chain and some jumped off the moving train. The Railway... Protection Force is investigating, suspecting miscreants or unruly passengers may have deliberately activated the fire extinguisher to cause panic. The incident highlights concerns about safety and security on Indian trains, especially for women.

Sunday ko, Bilpur, Uttar Pradesh ke paas ek chalti train se koodne ke baad barah passengers ko chot lagi. Howrah-Amritsar Mail ke general coach mein fire extinguisher se nikle dhue ne passengers ko ghabra diya. Unhone emergency chain khinch li aur kuchh log chalti train se kood gaye. Railway Protection Force... jaanch kar raha hai, unka shak hai ki kuchh badmaash ya unruly passengers ne jaanboojh kar fire extinguisher chalaya hoga, jisse log ghabra gaye. Yeh incident Indian trains mein safety aur security, khass kar women passengers ke liye, ki chintaon ko ujaagar karta hai.

A freight train derailed in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday, August 11th, causing three compartments, including the engine, to come off the tracks. The incident occurred near the Bansi power substation in the Bina area. The train was carrying coal from Khadia to the Anpara Thermal Power Station (ATPS). Authorities suspect... heavy rains in the region caused soil to become saturated, leading to the derailment. The incident caused damage to the tracks and train operations were disrupted, but no major injuries were reported. Prior to this incident, freight trains also derailed in Aligarh on August 9th and Amroha on July 20th, causing disruptions in train service.

Sunday, August 11th ko, UP ke Sonbhadra mein ek maalgadi derail ho gayi. Engine ke saath, teen compartment patri se utar gaye. Bina area ke Bansi power substation ke paas yeh incident hua. Khadia se Anpara Thermal Power Station (ATPS) tak coal le ja rahi maalgadi derail ho gayi. Authorities suspect... ki is area mein heavy rains ki wajah se soil saturated ho gaya, jisse derailment hui. Is incident se tracks ko damage hua aur train operations disrupt hue, but koi bhi major injury nahi hui. Isse pehle, August 9th ko Aligarh mein aur July 20th ko Amroha mein bhi freight trains derail ho gayi thi, jisse train service disrupt hui thi.

On Saturday morning, the body of an unidentified woman was found between the railway lines above the Kumardubi underbridge in the Asansol Railway Division. The GRP took possession of the body after being informed. The woman's age is estimated to be around 45 years old. A part of her leg was... found below the bridge.

Asansol Railway Division ke Kumardubi underbridge ke upar, railway line ke beech mein, Saturday subah, ek unknown aurat ka shav mila. Information milne ke baad, GRP ne shav ko kabze mein le liya. Aurath ki age lagabhag 45 saal hogi. Aur uski kat hui leg ka ek hissa bridge ke neeche... mila.

Southern Railway is facing criticism for its decision to make Perambur the fourth railway terminal in Chennai. Many commuters and social activists believe Perambur is unsuitable due to inadequate infrastructure, traffic congestion, and its proximity to Basin Bridge station, which experiences similar operational challenges. They suggest alternative locations like Tiruvallur, Pattabiram,... Arakkonam, or Royapuram, citing better infrastructure, land availability, and connectivity. The railway official justifies the choice of Perambur due to its proximity to Loco Works, Carriage Works, and the Integral Coach Factory, allowing for land utilization without acquisition. The official also emphasizes the need to accommodate 26-car rakes, which other options lack. Villivakkam was ruled out due to limited land availability. Despite previous considerations of Salt Cotaurs and Royapuram, Perambur was ultimately selected as a satellite terminal to Central due to land constraints and flood risk in the Central area.

Chennai mein chautha railway terminal banne ke liye Perambur ko chuna gaya hai, lekin is decision se kai log khush nahi hain. Commuters aur social activists ka kehna hai ki Perambur mein infrastructure kaafi kam hai, traffic bahut zyada hai, aur Basin Bridge station jaise problems bhi wahan hain. Unka suggestion... hai ki Tiruvallur, Pattabiram, Arakkonam ya Royapuram jaise jagah pe terminal banaya jaaye. Unka kehna hai ki in jagah pe better infrastructure, land, aur connectivity hai. Railway official ka kehna hai ki Perambur isliye chuna gaya kyunki ye Loco Works, Carriage Works, aur ICF ke paas hai, jisse bina land acquire kiye terminal banaya ja sakta hai. Unka kehna hai ki 26-car rakes ko chalane ke liye bhi Perambur ek acha option hai. Villivakkam ko isliye reject kiya gaya kyunki wahan land kam hai. Salt Cotaurs aur Royapuram pe bhi socha gaya, lekin Perambur ko Central ka satellite terminal banaya gaya kyunki Central ke aas-paas land kam hai aur flood ka risk bhi hai.