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India.com
3 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Eastern Railway Announces Introduction Of AC Suburban Services At Affordable Cost
To fulfil the growing requirements of suburban passengers, Eastern Railway is preparing to run Air Conditioned Electric Multiple Unit (AC EMU) locals soon, Eastern Railway said in a press release. One such AC EMU train constructed in the Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, has already arrived in the Eastern Railway and has been sent to Sealdah Division for testing & trial run. Another AC EMU rake will also shortly arrive in the Eastern Railway jurisdiction. On the basis of the present utilisation pattern, it has been decided that the new AC EMU train that is sent to Sealdah Division will run on the Sealdah - Ranaghat route. The Indian Railways has rationalised the fare of AC EMU Suburban train services to bring it to the affordable limit of the commuters. The single journey suburban base fare of AC EMU trains will be only Rs 29 for a journey upto 10 km & base fare of Rs 37 for journey distance between 11 km to 15 km, and so on. Charges for corresponding monthly season ticket (MST) will be Rs 590 and Rs 780, respectively, and so on. The salient technical features of these AC EMU rakes are as follows: "All the coaches of these trains will be fully Air-Conditioned. The coaches are made of Stainless steel bodies with straight side walls. All the 12 coaches of the rake are end-to-end connected by sealed wider vestibule gangways. The coaches have been provided with better air circulation inside the coaches to give the feeling of freshness. It has more standing space and includes a vestibule area. Passengers can also travel inside the train from one coach to another easily through vestibules," the press release said. All the AC EMU coaches have 04 electrically operated double-leaf automatic sliding doors on each side. The coaches have wide and large double-sealed glass windows providing a panoramic view. 3 seater stainless steel seats are provided in all the coaches. The total seating capacity of the rake is approximately 1100. All the coaches are covered by CCTV surveillance. Wear-resistant rubber floor top, Aluminium extruded modular luggage rack & GPS-based LED displays for passenger information and announcement system are provided in each coach of the rake to enhance passenger amenity and comfort. The doors of the train will open only after arriving at stations and will close before departing from the stations and remain closed while on run for safety reasons. The control of the door will remain with the Driver/Guard, who will operate the doors of the train compartments. The new AC EMU trains, which arrive in the Sealdah Division, will surely satisfy the expectations of the passengers and initiate a new era of a cosy journey experience at a very affordable price.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Kol gets first AC EMU rake, min fare to be 29
Kolkata: The city received its first air-conditioned local train on Wednesday, with another expected to arrive shortly. The train will operate on the Sealdah-Ranaghat section, and the minimum fare will be Rs 29, Eastern Railway officials told TOI. "Based on the current utilisation pattern, it has been decided that the new AC EMU train sent to the Sealdah division will run on the Sealdah-Ranaghat route. Indian Railways rationalised the fare of AC EMU suburban train services so that most commuters can afford it. A single journey suburban base fare is only Rs 29 for the first 10 km. The base fare is Rs 37 for 11 km to 15 km and so on. A monthly season ticket (MST) will cost Rs 590 and Rs 780 respectively," ER officials said. The first AC rake, which was due to arrive in May, is late by a few weeks, but passengers agreed that the introduction of AC services in the suburban rail system would revolutionise the city's transportation scene. The new rake will undergo trials before being commissioned. "We need to customise the rake first. This is the Railway's grand gift for the City of Joy and commuters of the Sealdah division," said Rajeev Saxena, DRM, Sealdah. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indian Truck Driver Now Earns ₹2.9 Crore Monthly (See how) prestigetrophy Learn More Undo The rake travelled from Chennai's Integral Coach Factory (ICF) via Howrah to Dum Dum, and then to Ranaghat carshed. It was pulled by a special engine. The Sealdah-Ranaghat section was recommended by ER to the Railway Board because it is the most populous section in the Sealdah division. "The most number of suburban train users travel on the Sealdah-Ranaghat section, which covers stations like Kalyani, Naihati, Barrackpore, Dum Dum, Bidhannagar and Sealdah," an official said. The 12-coach steel-body AC train will travel at a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The features include sliding doors, CCTV watch, GPS-enabled train indication boards, a GPS-enabled passenger announcement system, and a talk-back facility to help communicate with the loco pilot and also aid the security of woman passengers. The 12 coaches of the rake are connected end-to-end by sealed wider vestibule gangways. Kolkata: The city received its first air-conditioned local train on Wednesday, with another expected to arrive shortly. The train will operate on the Sealdah-Ranaghat section, and the minimum fare will be Rs 29, Eastern Railway officials told TOI. "Based on the current utilisation pattern, it has been decided that the new AC EMU train sent to the Sealdah division will run on the Sealdah-Ranaghat route. Indian Railways rationalised the fare of AC EMU suburban train services so that most commuters can afford it. A single journey suburban base fare is only Rs 29 for the first 10 km. The base fare is Rs 37 for 11 km to 15 km and so on. A monthly season ticket (MST) will cost Rs 590 and Rs 780 respectively," ER officials said. The first AC rake, which was due to arrive in May, is late by a few weeks, but passengers agreed that the introduction of AC services in the suburban rail system would revolutionise the city's transportation scene. The new rake will undergo trials before being commissioned. "We need to customise the rake first. This is the Railway's grand gift for the City of Joy and commuters of the Sealdah division," said Rajeev Saxena, DRM, Sealdah. The rake travelled from Chennai's Integral Coach Factory (ICF) via Howrah to Dum Dum, and then to Ranaghat carshed. It was pulled by a special engine. The Sealdah-Ranaghat section was recommended by ER to the Railway Board because it is the most populous section in the Sealdah division. "The most number of suburban train users travel on the Sealdah-Ranaghat section, which covers stations like Kalyani, Naihati, Barrackpore, Dum Dum, Bidhannagar and Sealdah," an official said. The 12-coach steel-body AC train will travel at a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The features include sliding doors, CCTV watch, GPS-enabled train indication boards, a GPS-enabled passenger announcement system, and a talk-back facility to help communicate with the loco pilot and also aid the security of woman passengers. The 12 coaches of the rake are connected end-to-end by sealed wider vestibule gangways.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
70th All-India Kabaddi tournament from June 13
Jajpur: The 70th All-India Kabaddi tournament will be held at Khanditar village in Jajpur district from June 13 to 16. The Jajpur Kabaddi Association (JKA) is organising the National Kabaddi tournament at its own stadium at Khanditar like every year. The men's and women's National Kabaddi tournament will be played both in day and night. Addressing a press conference on Monday, JKA working president Pradeep Sethy said a total of 32 teams, including 22 men's and 10 women's teams, from across the country will participate in the tournament. National men's teams such as Nagpur (Maharashtra), Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Bhopal, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), South Eastern Railway, Eastern Railway, Kolkata Police, Chhattisgarh State team, Agra (Uttar Pradesh), JDU Academy (New Delhi), Nizampur (New Delhi), Gurgaon and Jind (Haryana), Kishore Club, Sree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri, Pipili, are participating, he said. In women's category, Eastern Railway, South Eastern Railway, Ashok Sangh (Kolkata), Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and State teams Cuttack, Kishore Club, Bhubaneswar, KIIT University, Kalinga Kabaddi Academy and JKA are participating, he added. All the matches will be conducted on two synthetic surface mat courts and flood lights have been installed for night matches.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Eastern Railway urges bloggers, YouTubers to refrain from taking photos, videos of railway stations
Eastern Railway has requested bloggers and YouTubers to refrain from detailed photography or videography of stations due to national security concerns. Authorities will increase surveillance to prevent unauthorized capturing of images at crucial connecting stations. This appeal follows the arrest of a YouTuber accused of sharing sensitive information, prompting the railway to reinforce existing restrictions on filming within station premises. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Eastern Railway has urged bloggers and YouTubers not to take any detailed photograph or videography of stations under its jurisdiction for the interest of national security , an official said on Tuesday. The authorities concerned will enhance surveillance and ensure that no one can take detailed photos of important stations, which serve as connecting links, he appeal from the Eastern Railway authorities comes days after a Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra was arrested on the charge of passing on sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence operatives."Restrictions on taking photos or videos of station premises and platforms are in place. Now, we have decided to step up surveillance with emerging situations and security alerts across the country," the ER spokesperson bloggers or YouTubers try to take video blogs of railway stations, which is very alarming, the official said, adding that the curbs are in force across all sections and divisions, but some people don't want to follow the guidelines."Our request to bloggers and YouTubers is to not undertake such activities any more. The stress had been necessitated as security cannot be compromised," he spokesperson said such restrictions had always been in place, but the ER felt the need to reaffirm them in the wake of the prevailing news media or channels can take photos of events on the station premises, but no common man is allowed to do so, he had posted numerous blogs on social media about her visits to several places across the country, including Sealdah station under the ER jurisdiction, and Dakshineswar temple in West Bengal.
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
PM Modi To Inaugurate 103 Upgraded Railway Stations Today; 3 Major West Bengal Stations Get Modern Makeover
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations across India under the ambitious Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with three major stations from West Bengal—Kalyani Ghoshpara, Panagarh, and Joychandi Pahar—receiving comprehensive modern upgrades. The historic inauguration ceremony will be conducted via video conference from Bikaner, Rajasthan, marking a significant milestone in India's railway infrastructure modernization. The nationwide project spans 86 districts across 18 states and Union Territories, representing a total investment of over Rs 1,100 crore. "May 22 is a landmark day for India's railway infrastructure. The Amrit Stations will boost comfort, connectivity and celebrate our glorious culture!" PM Modi announced on social media platform X ahead of the inauguration. The three West Bengal stations have undergone remarkable transformations with a combined investment of Rs 20.73 crore. Joychandi Pahar received the highest allocation at Rs 11.43 crore, followed by Panagarh at Rs 5.5 crore and Kalyani Ghoshpara at Rs 3.8 crore. "Through this scheme, the stations have been completely revamped. The new features will give them a brand new look," explained Diptimoy Dutta, Chief Public Relations Officer of Eastern Railway. Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, which serves the University of Kalyani, AIMS, IIIT, ITI, and numerous medical and engineering colleges, has been transformed into a modern transportation hub. The comprehensive redevelopment encompasses the station building, concourse, circulating area, porch, and facade. Key improvements include a full-cover platform shed, raised and resurfaced platforms for enhanced safety, and modern furniture with new seating arrangements. The station now showcases local art and culture through decorative elements throughout the premises. The technological upgrades are particularly impressive, featuring single and double-face train indication boards, GPS-enabled platform clocks, advanced speaker systems, and an outdoor LED tower clock. The facility now includes completely renovated waiting halls and toilets, along with accessibility features such as two ramps, low-height booking counters, accessible toilets, and water booths for differently-abled passengers. Panagarh Railway Station under the Asansol Division has been transformed into a contemporary passenger facility. The station now features a brand-new building on the second entry side, complete with modern ticket counters, spacious waiting areas, and specially equipped toilets for differently-abled passengers. Accessibility has been significantly enhanced through the installation of two lifts and additional ramps. The platforms have been refurbished with new protective sheds, while the circulating area has been optimized for smooth passenger and vehicle movement. The station's green initiative includes landscaped gardens, while modern amenities encompass energy-efficient lighting systems, advanced ticketing infrastructure, and improved sanitation facilities. Security has been strengthened with comprehensive CCTV camera installation, and passengers now benefit from multiline display boards, train information systems, and coach information boards providing real-time travel updates. The Joychandi Pahar Station in Purulia has been redeveloped in record time under the Adra Divis
