In a major initiative, railway stations and adjoining areas will be redeveloped on ´Smart City lines´ for enhancing passenger amenities, easy access to stations and enabling optimal utilisation of land at railway stations.
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Tag: Ministry of Railways
Three new DFCs to be announced soon
Come this October, the Ministry of Railways is likely to announce three new Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) for swift transportation of freight moment across the highly dense routes in India.
Coal price increase may push up power tariffs
With a hike in coal prices and levy of coal terminal charge, electricity consumers may end up paying more as discoms increase tariffs to counter the hike. This is due to the hike in coal price.
Railway stations turn to solar energy
In order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, the Ministry of Railways has planned to harness 1,000 MW of solar power through developer mode by putting up solar plants on railway buildings/stations and through land-based plants across the country.
Habibganj Railway redevelopment
An agreement was signed between Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) and Bansal Group for the redevelopment and modernisation of Habibganj Railway Station located in Bhopal, MP.
Railway Min and Haryana Govt sign JV
A Joint Venture (JV) agreement was signed between Ministry of Railways and Government of Haryana to expand Railway network in the state. The Ministry of Railways has taken initiative for formation of JV Companies with states.
First Green Train Corridor inaugurated
The Ministry of Railways has inaugurated the First Green Train Corridor from Rameshwaram to Manamadurai, free from human waste discharge from trains on July 24, 2016.
MOU between Railways and Skill Development Ministry
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Ministry of Railways (MOR)
Govt to expedite 60 rail link projects: Anil Sawrup
In an attempt to arrest the last mile connectivity impediments, the ministry of coal with the help of the ministry of railways, will expedite 60 rail link projects.
L&T Info bags $10 mn deal from Rail Vikas
L&T Infotech has bagged a $10 million deal to implement an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system at Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL).