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Govt likely to spend more to modernise railways

In addition, railways may cut freight tariffs for commodities in the wake of falling revenue from goods transportation.

Feb 20, 2016

Jat quota row: Haryana CM urges for peace, says will meet all demands

The community rejected the state government's offer on Friday accusing the chief minister of being casteist.

Feb 20, 2016

Jat quota stir: Curfew in violence-hit Rohtak, Bhiwani; shoot-at-sight order issued

The protesters are demanding reservation for the Jat community people under the OBC category.

Feb 19, 2016

Govt okays railway projects worth Rs 10,700 crore ahead of Rail Budget

The projects comprise construction of six railway lines and a bridge, and will be mainly funded by institutional finance.

Feb 17, 2016

Railways to cut operational costs, limit working expenses

The railway sector is undertaking various measures to increase its resources.

Feb 16, 2016

mRUPEE ties up with IRCTC for online payments

The tie-up would enable travelers to pay for rail tickets via mRUPEE wallet.

Feb 15, 2016

Railways opts for e-auctioning of scrap; fetches Rs 3,000 crore in FY15

Using an e-payment facility, the e-auction would enable scrap purchasers to bid online simultaneously all over the country.

Feb 14, 2016

Railway Budget to focus on raising investments: Suresh Prabhu

The minister also said the government would continue with initiatives taken in the last Budget for the development of Railways.

Feb 13, 2016

Jayalalithaa urges Modi to expedite pending rail projects in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu chief minister requested to allocate sufficient funds in the budget to complete certain railway projects in the state.

Feb 11, 2016

Egypt: Train crashes into concrete leaving more than 100 injured

Over 100 people were wounded when a train crashed into concrete south of Cairo in the early hours of 11 February, according to Al-Ahram state media. Tens of ambulances were rushed to the scene to treat the wounded, however local news reports said that the injuries were minimal. The train was headed from Aswan to the capital Cairo. The train collided with a concrete block which led it to derail, lifting the front of one of the carriages several meters into the air.

Feb 11, 2016