Indian Railways reported an increase of 14.72 per cent in its revenue from transporting freight during July, which stood at Rs 7,909.35 crore from Rs 6,894.61 crore earned during the corresponding period of last fiscal.
Category: Railways & Metro Rail
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Govt moots SPV for rail line project
The Kerala government would explore the possibility of forming a project-specific Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to implement the proposed Nilambur-Sulthan Bathery-Nanjangud rail line project by bringing in private sector and foreign partners with requisite expertise.
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SWR to beef up safety and security at stations
South Western Railway (SWR) plans to tighten security surveillance by installing close circuit cameras in three major stations in Karnataka.
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ECoR earnings up 17% in 2013-14
With a focus on passenger service and completion of major projects, earnings of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) climbed up to Rs 12,338 crore in 2013-14, registering a jump of 17.37 per cent over the previous year.
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Titagarh makes Metro coaches
Titagarh Wagons has made its maiden foray into manufacturing metro coaches. Recently, it bagged a contract for rehabilitation of 56 coaches (seven rakes) from the Kolkata Metro Railway.
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Patna to get Metro train
Bihar Urban Development Minister, Samrat Choudhary gave the green signal to the much awaited Patna metro train project. The department was also pondering over a monorail project for the state capital.
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Ahmedabad Metro project
Urban Development and Housing Minister M Venkaiah Naidu assured Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel to expedite the approval of the Ahmedabad Metro project, once the state completes the required formalities.
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Adani Ports to commission Tuna Tekra terminal by 2014
Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd, is likely to commission its dry bulk cargo handling terminal at Tuna Tekra by December 2014. The group shared this development with prospective clients during a trade meeting, last week.
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Delhi Metro, GDA in pact for new line
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed recently between Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the 9.41 km-long extension of metro line from Dilshad Garden
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ER achieves record freight loading
Eastern Railway (ER) has set a record in freight traffic by loading 62.558 million tonnes in 2013-14, which was 3.73 per cent higher than the previous year. This was stated by RK Gupta, General Manager, Eastern Railway. Speaking on the occasion of the 59th Railway Week, Gupta highlighted the performance of ER during 2013-14.