Vande Bharat express is the semi-high speed train set in Indian Railways, which is set to revolutionize passenger travel. Vande Bharat express was also co-named Train 18 as it was launched way back in 2018. But after manufacturing of the first 2 rakes, the manufacturing was stopped due to some tender and technical issues. Now,Continue reading “Vande Bharat Express – the New Game Changer?”
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India’s North East Connectivity at 75 years of Independence
The north-eastern states of India are somewhat detached from the rest of the country. Dense forests, mountainous terrains, heavy rains, floods, absence of big cities, all these features make the north-east alienated from the rest of the country through the Siliguri corridor, also called “Chicken’s neck”. However, the north-east has tremendous potential to become theContinue reading “India’s North East Connectivity at 75 years of Independence”
The World’s Highest Arch Bridge Built over Chenab River
The Katra-Banihal railway is full of challenges never witnessed before in Indian Railways. And the feats achieved by the IRCON and the Konkan Railways are nothing short of an engineering marvel. One such engineering feat is the Chenab bridge which is the highest railway bridge over a river in the world. The railway line inContinue reading “The World’s Highest Arch Bridge Built over Chenab River”
Manipur Landslides – Is the New Rail Line Responsible?
A new railway line is being built in the state of Manipur connecting the state capital, Imphal, with the rest of India’s rail network. Previously, a line existed from Silchar in Assam to Jiribam in Manipur, which is located at the foothill region. Now, the line from Jiribam is being extended through the hilly regionContinue reading “Manipur Landslides – Is the New Rail Line Responsible?”
Slow Progress of AC Locals in Cities other than Mumbai
Till date, Mumbai is the only city to have AC local trains. AC locals were introduced in Mumbai way back in 2017, when the Mumbai metro was in its initial stage, and was in no position to compete with the suburban services in the country. Since then, more AC locals have been introduced in MumbaiContinue reading “Slow Progress of AC Locals in Cities other than Mumbai”