New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw — in a review meeting — discussed upgrading training methodologies through the use of Virtual Reality, simulators and other modern training technologies to upskill station masters, an official statement said on Friday.The minister emphasised that modern skill development and capacity building are necessary to better prepare station masters for handling increasingly complex railway operations and emergency situations.The rev…
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Guwahati, June 3 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has further enhanced its infrastructure maintenance capabilities with the induction of a Rail-Borne Maintenance Vehicle (RBMV), designed to undertake critical track and engineering maintenance activities with greater efficiency, precision, and safety, officials said on Wednesday. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said the newly procured vehicle will play a vital role in supporting maintenance operati…
Patna, May 21 (IANS) Bihar continues to reel under an intense heatwave, with scorching temperatures and hot winds severely affecting normal life across the state. The India Meteorological Department has issued a ‘Red Alert’ for heatwave conditions in five districts of southwestern Bihar—Bhojpur, Buxar, Kaimur, Rohtas, and Aurangabad—warning that the situation could become extremely dangerous and life-threatening.According to meteorologists, temperatures in several districts may touch or exce…
Guwahati, March 30 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has introduced an advanced Optical Fibre Cable (OFC)-based Integrated Voice-cum-Data Communication System at Level Crossing (LC) Gates, marking a significant step toward enhancing safety and operational efficiency, officials said on Monday. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, said the new system is being implemented across 50 LC Gates using Indian Railways’ robust OFC network, ensuring reliable, unin…