Railway Min for expanding train network to remote areas

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 16:10

Railways Minister Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Thursday laid stress upon expanding and maintaining railway facilities in remote areas of the country.

Northeast to be linked to Trans-Asian rail network

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 15:47

Mountainous northeast India would be connected to the railway network of neighbouring Myanmar to link up with the ambitious 81,000 km-long Trans-Asian Railway Network (TARN).

Al Qaeda `targeting European rail network`: Report

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 21:24

Al Qaeda is plotting attacks on Europe`s high-speed rail network, a German newspaper reported on Monday, citing intelligence sources.

Britain to help build Mumbai Metro rail

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 20:16

With an expertise of nearly 150 years in operating its Tube, Transport For London will now help build a 150-km long Mumbai Metro rail network, officials said here Monday.

China to build high-speed rail network by 2015

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 14:31

China,which has one of the world`s busiest railway systems in the world, is aiming to build a high-speed passenger rail network by 2015.

Pitroda panel suggests complete overhaul of rail communication

Last Updated: Sunday, February 26, 2012, 16:09

The Pitroda committee has also emphasised on expediting PPP projects and speedy execution of key projects like doubling and electrification projects.

Gulf countries to spend $100 bn on rail networks

Last Updated: Monday, September 12, 2011, 10:06

A modern rail network is set to connect countries in the Arabian peninsula over the next decade, with Gulf Cooperation Council nations committing over USD 100 billion to projects that will ensure cost-effective means to transport goods and services.

Rains disrupt Maharashtra-Gujarat train services

Last Updated: Monday, August 1, 2011, 16:30

Train services between Maharashtra and Gujarat were briefly disrupted Monday as heavy rains continued to lash several parts of the two neighbouring states since Saturday.

India-China rail network gap to widen significantly: Study

Last Updated: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 13:50

At a time when India is still in the planning stage for bringing in High Speed Rail (HSR) network in the country, neighbouring China has embarked upon an ambitious plan to take its HSR length to 28,000 km.

Obama announces $8 bn for high speed rail across US

Last Updated: Friday, January 29, 2010, 12:20

In a bid to boost the job market and to decrease dependence on road and airlines network, President Barack Obama on Thursday announced a massive investment to create a chain of high-speed rail corridors across the US.