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    Rajasthan Bus Strike Disrupts Travel, Affects Thousands

    Jaipur, February 26 A strike by private bus operators in Rajasthan entered its third day on Thursday, severely disrupting transport services across the state and affecting lakhs of passengers.The protestors alleged that after a bus fire incident in Jaisalmer last year, the RTO department has...
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    Holi Travel: Railways Prepares for Increased Passenger Demand

    February 26, New Delhi – Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth, safe, and comfortable travel for passengers during the upcoming Holi festival. To manage the anticipated increase in passenger traffic, 1,244 Holi Special train trips will be operated across various...
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    Tripura-Dhaka-Kolkata Bus Service Returns Following Political Stability

    Agartala, February 24 The bus service between Kolkata and Agartala via Dhaka resumed after an 18-month hiatus due to political turmoil in Bangladesh, and 20 passengers on board the first such vehicle reached the Tripura capital on Tuesday.Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury welcomed...
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    New Vande Bharat Service Connects Jammu Tawi to Vaishno Devi

    In a major boost to rail connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir, the Northern Railway has announced the extension of Train No. 26401/26402 SVDK–SINA Vande Bharat Express up to Jammu Tawi (JAT) effective March 1, 2026. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that, according to the official notification...
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    Cabinet Approves ₹1,067 Crore Metro Project Linking Ahmedabad and GIFT City

    New Delhi, February 24 – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved on Tuesday the extension of the existing North-South corridor of the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s (GMRC) Ahmedabad Metro from GIFT City to the Shahpur locality in Ahmedabad, for ₹1,067.35...
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    Gujarat Metro Extension Approved: GIFT City to Shahpur

    New Delhi, February 24 The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a 3.33-km extension of the existing North-South corridor of Gujarat Metro from GIFT City to Shahpur.In a statement, the government said that the project, which is scheduled to be completed in four years, includes three elevated...
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    Trishuli River Tragedy: Bus Accident Claims Multiple Lives

    February 23, New Delhi – At least 17 people, including two foreigners, were killed in a bus accident near Charaundi in the Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality of Dhading along the Prithvi Highway on Monday.The bus, traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu, plunged into the Trishuli River. Among the...
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    Bus Service Between Agartala and Kolkata to Restart After Year-Long Suspension

    Agartala, February 21 The operator of the India-Bangladesh bus service connecting Agartala with Kolkata via Dhaka, which has been suspended for a year due to political unrest in Bangladesh, began a trial run on Saturday to resume the service, an official said.No fresh permission is needed to...
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    Tripura CM Welcomes Return of India-Bangladesh Bus Route

    Agartala, February 21 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday welcomed the initiative to resume the India-Bangladesh bus service connecting Agartala with Kolkata via Dhaka.The Royal-Maitri international bus service had been suspended for the past year due to political turmoil in the...
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    Improved Connectivity: J&K Train Service Extended for Pilgrims and Tourists

    The Northern Railway has extended the operation of the special train between Budgam and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra until July 2 to facilitate passengers in the Jammu division and to improve connectivity with Kashmir. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the trains numbered 04688 and...
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    Improved Connectivity: J&K Train Service Extended for Pilgrims and Tourists

    The Northern Railway has extended the operation of the special train between Budgam and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra until July 2 to facilitate passengers in the Jammu division and to improve connectivity with Kashmir. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the trains numbered 04688 and...
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    MSRTC Strategy Aims to Serve 70 Lakh Passengers, Address Financial Challenges

    Thane, February 19 The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation is set to introduce 8,300 new buses this year to reduce the revenue deficit and strengthen the corporation financially, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Thursday.Sarnaik, who is also the chairman of the MSRTC, said in...
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    Bus Collision with Hillock Leaves Passengers Hospitalized

    Berhampur (Odisha), February 14 At least 20 passengers of a bus were injured, two of them seriously, when the vehicle skidded off the road and collided with a roadside hillock in Gajapati district, Odisha, on Saturday, police said.The accident occurred in Chandiput, within the jurisdiction of...
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    KMRL Announces Extended Service for Shivaratri and Increased Demand

    Kochi, February 13 KMRL announced on Friday that it would extend the operating hours of its daily train services to 11 pm in response to the increasing ridership and growing demand for passenger transport.The new timings will come into effect from February 15, according to Kochi Metro Rail Ltd...
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    Railway Minister Highlights Affordable Vande Bharat Pricing

    New Delhi, February 11 The fare for the Vande Bharat AC chair car on a 300-400 kilometer journey is approximately Rs 2.19 per kilometer, which is significantly lower than the fares for similar services in countries like China, Japan, and France, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a...
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    India's Railways Expand Network with Safety and Capacity Enhancements

    New Delhi, February 9 The Ministry of Railways announced on Monday that a comprehensive set of rail infrastructure projects has been approved, aimed at eliminating congestion, enhancing line capacity, improving safety systems, and enabling faster, more reliable passenger and freight movement...
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