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[anant_s]

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There are some private railway lines operated by power stations , steel plants and port trusts using IR rolling stock , are those independent of IR in their day to day operations ?

I know about one private line of Adani in Gujarat , and except for its rolling stock , the line and operations are handled 100% by Adani group. Are these public sector companies operate their lines similarly or depend upon IR ?

yes they are independent of Railway management. Such lines can be seen for Coal ferry lines for private sector owned TPPs, Feeder lines to private shipyards, Sugar mills, Cotton farms etc. However, these have to be made to RDSO specifications to allow same rolling stock to operate and connect as feeder to main lines.
Several companies (including IR owned units) also manufacture rolling stock for them such as Diesel Electric locomotives and wagons.
Owing to low traffic these lines and yards have non interlinked signalling.
Funding for these lines are provided by private owner, however execution is often carried out by IR designated contractors.

Highest Railway Station in India

World as well!

 

[Ankit Kumar 002]

Railway Fact :- The First Live Telecast of Railway budget being presented was done on 24 March 1994.

:- The New Delhi Railway Station has secured a place in the Guinness Book of Records for having the world’s largest Route Relay Interlocking System. This system is put to use where multiple tracks are interlocked. It helps divert train movements during periods of high traffic volumes.

Gorakhpur (1370 meters, if i recall correctly) is probably longer than Kharagpur now.

The renovated platform at Gorakhpur Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh has become the world's longest, measuring 1,366 meter. Until recently, Kharagpur in West Bengal was the longest platform at 1,072 meter, followed by State Street Center subway station in Chicago at 1,067meter.

 

[Farhan Bohra]

This video went viral with million + hits.

Despite Modi, India is unruly.
Super power in the making

Thats not India, those are not ICF coaches.

Instead of banging your head on your wall, start to check your sources. In detail it saying

Most Dangerous Train Journey In The World- 2015

Around 6 million peoples left Dhaka towards their home in urban for eid festival so this is very natural to see such situations in the transportation system of Bangladesh.


Location: Dhaka Airport Station

 

[ashok321]

 

[Ankit Kumar 002]

World as well!

Sir I think we made a mistake here...
My only trip to Ooty also included a train ride and I think with elevation of 2210 m above sea level its higher.

Yes highest is in China
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest_railways

Maybe when we complete the SriNagar - Kargil - Leh to Himachal Pradesh route , it will be the highest in the world.

 

[anant_s]

Ooty

Broad Guage

Ooty if i'm not wrong is Meter gauge network

 

[Ankit Kumar 002]

Ooty if i'm not wrong is Meter gauge network

Yes , I later edited the first one.

 

[ashok321]

 

[Local_Legend]

Railway Protection Force.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is a security force of India entrusted with protecting railway passengers, passenger area and railway property of the Indian Railways .This is only central armed police force (CAPF, commonly known as para military force) which has power to arrest, investigate and prosecute criminals. The Force is commonly referred as RPF. The Force is under the authority of Ministry of Railways (India). The strength of RPF is about 65,000

MISSION We shall: • protect and safeguard railway passengers, passenger area and railway property. • Ensure the safety, security and boost the confidence of the traveling public in the Indian Railways OBJECTIVES We shall: • Carry on an unrelenting fight against criminals in protecting railway passengers, passenger area and railway property. • Facilitate passenger-travel and security by removing all anti-social elements from trains, railway premises and passenger area. • Remain vigilant to prevent trafficking in women and children and take appropriate action to rehabilitate destitute children found in Railway areas. • Co-operate with other departments of the Railways in improving the efficiency and image of the Indian Railways. • Act as a bridge between the Government Railway Police/local police and the Railway administration. • Adopt proactively all modern technology, best human rights practices, management techniques and special measures for protection of female and elderly passengers and children, in the pursuit of these objectives.

The origin of this force was 'Watch & Ward' and functioned under the administrative control of railway administration. Later on this force was renamed as Railway Protection Force and its members were provided with the power of arrest without warrant for the unlawful possession of railway property. The term railway property included only the properties owned by the railway administration. In due course of time, the definition for the term Railway Property was extended and it included the properties owned by, or in the charge of or entrusted with the railways. The offenders are booked under the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act 1966 which is shortly known as RP(UP) Act 1966. Now the Railway Protection Force has a separate administrative system and functions under the general supervision of the Railway Administration.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_Protection_Force

 

[anant_s]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1062853327133469

First Broad gauge Train in Tripura (14019, Tripura Sundari Express).
look at the joy among local people!

 

[ashok321]

98 seconds of precious Indian train:

S for snake.
S for super

Track (vacuum) cleaner:

 

[Star Wars]

https://twitter.com/x/status/759950170696126464

 

[Local_Legend]

Tripura-Bangladesh broad gauge link may reduce Agartala-Kolkata rail distance by over 1,000 km: 5 facts

The 15.06 kilometre line between India’s Agartala and Bangladesh’s Akhaura is part of the Trans Asian Railway Network. (Image by Indian Railways)


In a big milestone, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the Agartala–Akhaura broad gauge line. The 15.06 kilometre line between India’s Agartala and Bangladesh’s Akhaura is part of the Trans Asian Railway Network. The new line has the potential of substantially shortening the railway connectivity distance between Tripura and Kolkata. The total anticipated cost of the project is Rs 968 crore.

Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Suresh Prabhu said that the PM has provided a “vision for the development of the northeastern states and Indian Railways have taken a holistic approach towards it.” “Indian Railways capital investment in northeastern region has consistently been increased and next year approximately Rs 7,000 crore will be allocated for developmental projects in the region,” he said.

Talking about the new broad gauge railway line to connect India and Bangladesh, Suresh Prabhu said, “Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) would be advised to explore possibility of developing tourist packages including northeast and Bangladesh so that more and more people can get connected to the region.” We take a look at 5 important facts about this railway project and its advantages:

1) Details: While 5.05 km of the 15.06 kilometre line falls in Tripura in India, 10.01 km of the project falls in Bangladesh. There will be 5 stations and 9 level crossings on the line. The project will involve construction of 15 bridges, including one major bridge. This line will have a speed potential of 100 kmph.

2) Connectivity: On completion, this India-Bangladesh rail link project shall be the gateway to the entire North-East region, says Indian Railways. It will connect Agartala (India) with Ashuganj and Chittagong Port of Bangladesh which shall be at 54 km and 213 km distance respectively. “It will also connect Agartala to Kolkata via Dhaka and the distance shall be 514 km. At present, railway distance between Agartala and Kolkata on the Indian Railways network is 1,613 km,” says Indian Railways. If this happens, the railway distance between Tripura and Kolkata would be reduced by over 1,000 km!

3) Completion and challenges: PranavJyoti Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer told FE Online that the project is expected to be complete by 2019. Asked what challenges Indian Railways expects to face, PranavJyoti Sharma said, “I can only talk about the Indian side. I believe that land acquisition and soil stabilisation would pose challenges for IRCON, which is implementing the project on the Indian side.”


4) Cost and work: An amount of Rs 148.4 crore has been sanctioned for the in 2015-2016 Railway Budget. IRCON has been nominated to act as technical advisor for Bangladesh portion and to execute the work in India portion.

5) Importance: The project for construction of this new line was sanctioned in the Railway Budget 2012-2013. Accordingly, the government of India and Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 16, 2013. According to Indian Railways, the Agartala Akhaura International Rail link project will boost socio-economic development of Tripura, the entire Northeast region of the country and the nation as a whole.

http://www.financialexpress.com/ind...ways-suresh-prabhu-tripura-bangladesh/334760/

 

[anant_s]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=673056952841302

 

[Local_Legend]

Luxury trains Of Indian Railway .

The Palace on Wheels started on January 26 in 1982.

The Palace on Wheels is a luxury tourist train. It was launched by the Indian Railways in association with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation to promote tourism in Rajasthan.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_on_Wheels

The Maharajas' Express is a luxury tourist train owned and operated by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. It runs on 5 circuits covering more than 12 destinations across North-West and Central India, mainly centered on Rajasthan between the months of October and April.

The Maharajas' Express was voted "The World's Leading Luxury Train" four times in a row at The World Travel Awards in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.It is the most expensive luxury train in the World.Maharajas' Express also received the first runner up award in the Specialist Train Operators Category at Conde Nast Travelers Reader Choice Travel Award in 2011.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maharajas'_Express

The Golden Chariot is a luxury tourist train that connects the important tourist spots in the Indian states of Karnataka, Goa, Kerala & Tamil Nadu as well as Pondicherry, depending on the selected itinerary. It is named after the Stone Chariot in the Vitthala Temple at Hampi.[1] The 19 coaches on the train are coloured purple and gold, and sport the logo of a mythological animal with the head of an elephant and a body of a lion.[2] The Golden Chariot is operating between the months of October–March for 2015/16 season with a departure every week, on Monday[3]and had its maiden commercial run on 10 March 2008

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Chariot