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  NFR decides to go Paperless and launches Electronic Transmission of Railway Receipt (eT-RR)

  May 19, 2022

  Indian Railways carry millions of tonnes of freight every year that translates into operations of number of freight trains daily to provide transportation of goods. N.F. Railway plays an important role in the freight operation system within the region and across the country. With the mission to become carbon neutral and increase efficiency, N. F. Railway has decided to go paperless, as far as freight business is concerned, and implement a digital mode of generating the Railway Receipts (RR), both for (consignor & consignee). This is when the Electronic Transmission [...]

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  Western Railway achieves more than Rs. 2386 crores from Parcel & Ticket Checking

  May 19, 2022

  Western Railway has taken best possible efforts to increase its revenue and continued to maintain the momentum. WR performed exceptionally well and has already achieved a originating revenue of Rs. 2386.21 crore upto 17th May, 2022, in a matter of just 47 days. It is also noteworthy to mention that highest single day revenue of Rs. 67.61 cr has been generated o­n 17th May, 2022. More details: Revenue from Parcel & Ticket Checking surpasses the proportionate target set upto May 22. According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit [...]

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  Product Expertise: Pioneers of Digital Multimeters & Clamp Meters for Rail Sector

  May 19, 2022

  “KUSAM-MECO” AUTORANGING TRUE RMS DIGITAL MULTIMETER WITH DATA LOGGING & PC INTERFACE : KUSAM-MECO has introduced a most advanced TRMS Digital Multimeter Model KM 891 having 60,000 Counts with data logging function & PC interface. It has 21 Functions & 63 Ranges. This new Digital Multimeter has 21 function packed in 1 instrument so that the user does not have to carry many instruments. The basic DC voltage accuracy is 0.03%. The instrument is water proof & dust proof with IP 65 rating. It has safety compliance CAT III 1000V [...]

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  Surat Metro Update: GMRC invites tender for design and manufacturing of Platform Screen Doors System for Metro Rail Project Phase-I

  May 19, 2022

  The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited has invited sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Integration, Testing and Commissioning of Platform Screen Doors System for Surat Metro Rail Project Phase-I  Contract No.: GMRC/S&T/PSD-02 Name of Work: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Integration, Testing and Commissioning of Platform Screen Doors System for Surat Metro Rail Project Phase-I Date of Invitation: 18-May-2022 Estimated Cost: INR 25,000/- About the Project: The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited has applied for financing from KfW toward the cost of the Surat [...]

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  Southern Railway has installed 192 kWp solar power plants during the year 2021-22

  May 19, 2022

  Southern Railway has been taking multifarious efforts aimed at reduction of carbon footprint.  The zone is giving a renewed impetus to Solar power projects and is progressively proliferating solar power plants o­n the rooftop of railway station & Office buildings. Further, substantial power savings has been generated through installation of wind mill projects. More details: Cumulative solar energy generated by Southern Railway is 14.805 million units yielding Rs.6.455 crores power savings, 10.5 MW Wind mills erected generating 25.686 million units of wind energy resulting in savings of Rs.15.412 crores. Tapping [...]

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  IRCON invites tender for construction work of Western dedicated freight Corridor phase- II Vaitarna – Sachin Section

  May 18, 2022

  IRCON International Limited has invited online e-Tender for Manufacture, Supply & Delivery of 10-25 mm diameter Reinforcement Steel Bars (TMT, Fe 500) for Construction of civil works up to minor bridges, RUB/ROB, retaining walls, drains, ground improvement works etc. in connection with construction of Western dedicated freight Corridor phase- II Vaitarna – Sachin Section. Tender Reference Number: IRCON/3018/DFCCIL-CTP-12/e-Tender/Steel/08-435 Name of Work: Manufacture, Supply & Delivery of 10-25 mm diameter Reinforcement Steel Bars (TMT, Fe 500) for Construction of civil works up to minor bridges, RUB/ROB, retaining walls, drains, ground improvement [...]

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  NFR registers improvement in revenue performance during the Financial Year 2021-22

  May 18, 2022

  The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has shown improvement in revenue performance from all segments during the financial year 2021-22. There has been a rise in income from passengers and freight traffic, other coaching and sundry. NFR crossed revenue earnings of Rs. 6028 crore in 2021-22 compared to Rs. 4778.22 crore in the previous year with an increase of more than 26%. More details: N. F. Railway earned Rs. 1050.95 crore from originating passenger during April, 2021 to March, 2022 which is 128.21% higher than the previous year. The revenue from [...]

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  The prestigious Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express of Western Railway has completed 50 glorious years

  May 18, 2022

  Western Railway’s prestigious Mumbai–New Delhi Rajdhani Express completed 50 glorious years, since its maiden run o­n 17th May, 1972. To celebrate this Golden Jubilee celebration, Western Railway organised a commemorative event at Mumbai Central station & flagged off the train in a befitting grand honour. A special Postal Cover & a VIP album were also released to mark this occasion. Shri. Ashok Kumar Mehta, Principal Chief Commissioner, Mumbai CGST was the Chief Guest of the ceremony & Smt. Veena R Srinivas, Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle was the Guest of [...]

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  Product Expertise: Track Inspections made efficient

  May 18, 2022

  Maini Group is proud to be a part of the green initiative of the Railways. The “battery-operated Track Inspection Vehicle” is an innovative alternative for the existing manual push trolleys and diesel-powered versions. Unlike the conventional diesel driven trolleys, these are very efficient and save considerable time. Maini Group of companies is the forerunner in the field of harnessing electric technology for automotive & industrial applications over three decades. The Maini Group’s pioneering initiative – India’s first mass produced green electric car “Reva” was launched two decades ago in 2001. [...]

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  Lucknow Metro Update: Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh launches Super Saver Smart Card

  May 17, 2022

  Shri Durga Shankar Mishra, Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh on 17-May-2022 unveiled and launched the Super Saver Card of Lucknow Metro at his office in Lok Bhawan, Lucknow. The purple coloured Super Saver card will offer unlimited metro travel rides for 30 days in just Rs 1400. More details: The salient features of the Super Saver Card of Lucknow Metro are: Unlimited metro travel for 30 days. Cost of Super Saver card is Rs 1500 in which Rs 100 is the security amount, refundable on return of card. The actual value [...]