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Southern Railways: Moving Towards a Thriving Future

2 Southern Railway, the beating heart of transportation in South India, is experiencing a dynamic resurgence. Not just chugging along, it’s steaming ahead with remarkable growth in both freight and passenger segments, painting a vibrant picture of its commitment to progress and service excellence. Text: B. Guganesan, Chief Public Relations Officer, Southern Railways. Passenger Boom: […]

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Amrit Bharat Stations: Chennai Division Upgrades Guindy, St. Thomas Mount, and More!

0 Latest update on the upgradation of railway stations in Chennai Division Text: A. Elumalai, Public Relations Officer, Chennai Division The Chennai Division of Southern Railway is upgrading 15 stations—Perambur, Tiruvallur, Arakkonam, Tiruttani, Jolarpettai, Gummidipundi, Guduvancheri, Sullurupeta, Chengalpattu, Ambattur, St. Thomas Mount, Guindy, Mambalam, Chennai Park, and Chennai Beach—as part of the Amrit Bharat Station […]

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Guindy and St. Thomas Mount Railway Stations To Become Railway Heads

1 Text: A. Elumalai, Chief Public Relations Officer (Chennai Division), Southern Railways The Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu stretch is recognized as the most heavily trafficked segment in the Chennai Division, witnessing daily passenger volumes in the hundreds of thousands. Within this corridor, the railway stations at Guindy and St. Thomas Mount stand out due to their central […]

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Indian Railways on Fast Track: Record Budget Fuels Multi-Modal Connectivity & “Vande Bharat” Upgrade

0 The new record budget allocated to Indian Railways will ensure rapid growth and innovation TEXT: INDIAN RAILWAYS MAGAZINE India’s railways are set for a major transformation, thanks to a hefty Rs. 2,52,000 crore capital expenditure allocation in the Interim Budget FY 2024-25. This historic investment reflects the government’s “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas” […]

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#18 Railways & The Freedom Movement: Transportation of People & Ideas (Indian Railways Series)

0 Photo: MyNation Railways and India’s Freedom Struggle, Connecting People and Ideas The railways played a huge role in India’s freedom struggle against British rule. Trains connected different parts of the country and allowed ideas, people, and resources to flow in new ways. This improved communication and helped the independence movement grow strong. Here are […]

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Train Travel Goes Seamless: IRCTC and Ola Join Forces for Easy Cab Booking

0 In a move aimed at making train travel more convenient, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with ride-hailing platform Ola. This collaboration enables passengers to seamlessly book cabs directly from the IRCTC Rail Connect app and website, eliminating the hassle of finding transportation upon arrival at their destination. This initiative, […]

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