Ministry of Railways revises Child Fare Rule : New provision will come into effect from April, 2016 Ministry of Railways has decided to revise the child fare rule. Under the revised provision, full adult fare will be charged for children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age if for whom berth/seat (in reserved … Read more
Acceptance of Diploma/Degree in Engineering prescribed for open market recruitment to posts on the railways — Duration of course regarding GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) RBE No.138/2015 No.E(NG)II-2013/RR-1/11 New Delhi, Dated 02/11/2015 The General Manager (P), All Indian Railways & Production Units, Chairman/Railway Recruitment Boards. Subject: Acceptance of Diploma/Degree in Engineering prescribed … Read more
Train Enquiry Mobile Application on iOS platform – IT Enabled Passenger Services Launched by Indian Railways Paperless Unreserved Tickets, Season tickets, Platforms tickets, CoTVM, Train Enquiry Mobile App IT Enabled Passenger Services Launched by Indian Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu Launched these Services Through Video Conferencing from New Delhi. The Railway Minister Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu launched following … Read more
Separate counters to women passengers for buying train tickets Facilities for Women Passengers for buying Train Tickets at Reservation Counters Ministry of Railways has been providing special facilities to women passengers for conveniently buying tickets at railway reservation counters. The Ministry has further elaborated facilities as follows: – (a) At computerized reservation office, a separate reservation counter … Read more
Disadvantages caused due to Bio-toilets introduced in the passenger coaches of Indian Railways – NFIR NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110 055 No.II/34/Pt.12 Dated: 10.8.2015 The Member Mechanical, Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Disadvantages caused due to Bio-toilets introduced in the passenger coaches of Indian Railways reg. The concept … Read more
Indian Railways conducts survey on the consumer preference of Bedroll Ministry of Railways has started a survey on the consumer preference of bedrolls (bed-sheets, towel, pillow, blankets) required during the travel on trains. For this purpose, the Ministry of Railways has made available a detailed questionnaire Performa on the homepage of its own website www.indianrailways.gov.in … Read more
Comparison of Group ‘B’ Posts between the Railways and Other Central Govt Departments A mild comparison of Group ‘B’ employees working in the Railways and other Central Government Departments as per the Census of 2001 and 2008. The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors Association(IRTSA) submitted an additional memorandum to 7th Pay Commission recently. The report is … Read more
Privatization of Indian Railways – Bibek Debroy Committee Recommendations Private companies in Railways: Debrai Committee Recommendations “Roads are common for all. Keeping private players away from road transport services was impossible. But, until this day, railway tracks belong solely to the Government.” Railway continues to be the best, safe and most economic means of transportation … Read more