New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Modernisation of railway tracks in the country is powering a faster and more dependable network and track renewal, advanced testing and mechanised maintenance have improved ride quality and ensured higher speeds, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Thursday.These changes are reducing delays, supporting smoother journeys and helping Indian Railways meet growing passenger and freight demand across the country.The PMO referred to an a…
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New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Railways announced a series of measures to make rail travel safer and more comfortable, including the use of composite sleepers on bridge approaches and points and crossings, an official statement said on Thursday.Further, the ministry announced AI‑enabled track monitoring, using a special AI-enabled device, will be installed in inspection vehicles.Compared to the existing heavy iron and concrete sleepers, the new composite sleepers will be lighter, wi…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Asiatic Lion population in the country has increased from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, supplemented by Gujarat’s measures to manage human-wildlife conflicts and disease vulnerability, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written reply, said as per the information received from Gujarat, the lion population has inhabited new areas like notified forest areas, river corridor…