New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Indian Railways has rolled out a series of measures to manage heavy passenger rush at stations, including the creation of dedicated holding areas, access control systems and enhanced surveillance, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said in the Rajya Sabha.In a written reply, the minister has said that permanent passenger holding areas will be developed at 76 identified stations to reduce congestion on platforms.These holding areas will be equipped with amenit…
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New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Wednesday issued a traffic advisory warning commuters of restrictions and diversions on several major roads across the city due to official exigencies. The advisory is in effect from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., and motorists have been urged to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid last-minute delays.According to the Delhi Police, traffic will be impacted on both carriageways and service roads around W Point, A Point ITO Chowk, IP Marg, BSZ Marg, DDU …
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Indian Railways has achieved record production of General and non-AC coaches equipped with modern passenger-friendly facilities to accommodate rising demand at affordable fares for the common man, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday.Indian Railways has a robust coach production programme for the current and the next financial years to further strengthen and modernise its passenger fleet.For the financial year 2025–26, which is already …
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday visited New Delhi Railway Station to inspect India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, which is set to transform long-distance overnight rail travel in the country.During the visit, the Minister closely reviewed the sleeper coaches and examined seating and berthing arrangements, modern interiors, safety features and passenger convenience s…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) On New Year’s eve, the Delhi Traffic Police will not allow any vehicular traffic in the inner, middle or outer circle of Connaught Place from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, to prevent jams and allow seamless celebrations, an official said.In the area around India Gate, in case of heavy pedestrian movement, vehicles may not be allowed to go through C-Hexagon on Wednesday, the traffic police said.Similarly, the traffic police have made special arrangements to manage a rush of devote…
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) On New Year’s eve, the Delhi Traffic Police will not allow any vehicular traffic in the inner, middle or outer circle of Connaught Place from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, to prevent jams and allow seamless celebrations, an official said. In the area around India Gate, in case of heavy pedestrian movement, vehicles may not be allowed to go through C-Hexagon on Wednesday, the traffic police said.Similarly, the traffic police have made special arrangements to manage a rush of devot…