Trichy Railway: Stone pelting down, cattle run over up
RPF study reveals a drop in stone pelting and human casualties in Trichy division, but cattle run over cases surge. Key vulnerable stretches and times identified. Read for details.
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KAVACH Safety System for Mumbai's Busiest Rail Corridor
Western Railway's 60-km Virar-Churchgate corridor is getting the indigenous KAVACH safety system, with 50% work complete. The Rs 67 crore project aims to cut accidents and will be operational by September 2026. Read more.
MP to Frame Wildlife SOP After Cheetah, Tiger Deaths
Following a cheetah's road death and repeated tiger fatalities on tracks, MP Forest Dept. will meet NHAI & Railways to create a wildlife safety SOP for linear infrastructure.
Snake Found in Mumbai Washing Machine, Expert Rescues
A non-venomous Indian rat snake was rescued from a washing machine in an Andheri home. Wildlife expert Prabhu Swami safely released it, highlighting urban wildlife encounters. Learn safety tips.
Thrissur Railway Station Fire: Over 250 Bikes Gutted
A major fire at Thrissur railway station parking destroyed 250+ vehicles. No casualties reported. Safety lapses and blame game emerge between Railways and local corporation. Read details.
Train Starts Abruptly at Chandigarh Station, Passengers Risked
A sudden, unscheduled start of the Chandigarh-Manawar passenger train at Chandigarh railway station put passengers at risk. Read about the incident and the official response.
Maharashtra Tops India in Railway Projects: Rs 3.5 Lakh Cr Investment
Maharashtra emerges as India's railway development leader with 35 mega projects worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore. Discover how this investment transforms Mumbai and Vidarbha's connectivity.
Shatabdi Moves Prematurely, Passengers Injured in Chandigarh
Panic at Chandigarh station as Kalka-Delhi Shatabdi moves early, injuring dozens. GRP files FIR, Railways orders probe. Victim calls it a 'dance of death'. Details inside.
Mumbai Local Train Deaths Dip in 2025, Over 2,200 Lives Lost
Mumbai's suburban rail sees a 7% drop in fatalities in 2025, but 2,287 deaths underscore a persistent safety emergency. Track crossing and overcrowding remain top killers.
RPF Constable Saves Woman from Train Accident in Ujjain
RPF Head Constable Ramashray Pal heroically rescued a 48-year-old woman who fell between a moving train and the platform at Ujjain railway station. Read about his brave act.
SCR Warns Against Kite Flying Near Railway Tracks for Sankranti
South Central Railway urges public to avoid kite flying near tracks this Sankranti after past electrocution incidents. High-voltage lines pose fatal risk, especially with Chinese threads.
Western Railway's 2025: Full Electrification, 97% Punctuality
Western Railway achieved 100% electrification, 97% punctuality, and digital transformation in 2025. Explore its safety, heritage, and infrastructure milestones. Read the full report.
Train Fire in Andhra: 1 Dead, Coaches Detached to Stop Blaze
One passenger died after two coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire near Visakhapatnam. Officials suspect the blaze started in the linen storage area. Read for details on rescue, investigation, and helpline numbers.
Ludhiana Station Redevelopment Bans Hot Food for Vendors
Ludhiana's railway station redevelopment enforces a ban on heating sources for food vendors, impacting sales and leaving commuters with cold snacks during a cold wave. Read about the safety directive and its economic fallout.
Madurai Railway Division Completes Major Yard Upgrades
Southern Railway's Madurai division completes major yard remodelling at Tuticorin & Milavittan, installing a modern Electronic Interlocking system for safer, smoother train operations. Read the full report.
Haryana gets Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 poaching cases
An RTI reveals Haryana secured Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 wildlife poaching cases in 5 years. Yet, low conviction rates and delayed trials raise concerns over enforcement. Read more.
Varanasi Railway's Accident Relief Trains Get 5S Certification
Varanasi railway division's accident relief trains and medical van achieve 5S work management certification, a first for North Eastern Railway. Read about the systematic Japanese techniques used.
Indian Star Tortoises rescued from Vadodara home
Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers seized two protected Indian star tortoises from a Sayajibaug employee's house in Vadodara. The reptiles were handed over to forest officials. Read the full story.
New Safety Approach Needed for Elephant Deaths on Railways
Repeated elephant deaths on railway lines call for an urgent, tech-driven safety system to track wildlife movement. A new approach is needed to prevent future tragedies.
Railway staff felicitated for ensuring safe elephant passage
Chakradharpur railway division officials were honoured by WTI for halting multiple trains to allow a herd of 22 elephants safe crossing near the Jharkhand-Odisha border. Read about this commendable conservation effort.
India's First Elevated Railway Terminal Proposed in Yelahanka
Bengaluru's Yelahanka to get India's first fully elevated railway terminal at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore. The project aims to decongest the city and boost connectivity. Read for details.
Trichy Railway Conducts Midnight Safety Checks at 25 Crossings
Trichy railway division conducted surprise midnight inspections at 25 non-interlocked level crossings to enforce safety compliance. Read about the findings and the DRM's warning.
Assam's Elephant-Train Collision Crisis: 8 Killed, Solutions Stalled
After 8 elephants died in a train collision in Hojai, Assam, railway authorities struggle to identify new elephant corridors. Learn about the stalled 2024 plans for underpasses and the tech saving lives.
Railway Safety Check in Varanasi During Foggy Weather
North Eastern Railway's Varanasi DRM Ashish Jain inspected safety & passenger amenities at Sadat and Jakhaniyan stations. Read about the key findings and instructions issued.
Student, Unidentified Man Killed Crossing Tracks in Tiruvallur
A 17-year-old pharmacy student and an unidentified man died after being hit by trains near Kadambathur station. Locals blame lack of safe crossing despite decade-long demands.
8 Trains Cancelled in Chakradharpur Due to Elephant Movement
South Eastern Railway cancels 8 trains in Chakradharpur division from Dec 22-24 due to increased elephant movement on tracks. This is the third such cancellation in quick succession.
Loco Pilots Save 6 Lions on Railway Track in Gujarat
Quick-thinking loco pilots averted a tragedy by stopping a passenger train just in time to save six Asiatic lions on the tracks in Bhavnagar division. Read how vigilance and coordination protect wildlife.
7 Elephants Killed by Train in Assam, Toll Since 2019 Hits 94
A high-speed train in Assam killed 7 elephants, raising the total fatalities to 94 since 2019. Despite AI sensors & underpasses, railway safety in forest corridors remains a critical challenge. Read more.
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 Winners Announced
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards saw record entries, crowning hilarious animal photos while supporting global conservation. See the funniest shots!
38 Railway Projects Worth Rs 89,780 Crore Sanctioned for Maharashtra
The Centre has sanctioned 38 crucial railway projects worth Rs 89,780 crore for Maharashtra, boosting connectivity and infrastructure. Read about the key routes and economic impact.
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