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Trials are underway for a new safety technology by Indian Railways, where a metal plate is being fitted to the front of locomotives. The plate is meant to push aside stones, gravel and debris before the wheels pass over them. At high speeds, even small stones or debris can cause track damage or potentially lead to derailment. By removing these hazards in advance, the plate reduces the chances of direct impact on the engine and coaches. The system is currently being tested on select trains and se

First time in Indian Railways: 2 Vande Bharat services have been officially discontinued due to low occupancy. In a first for Indian Railways, the Udaipur-Agra Cantt and Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat trains have been withdrawn due to poor patronage. The same rake will now be redeployed as the Udaipur-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat, which is expected to be flagged off soon. I feel this is a great step to utilise resources efficiently. Vande Bharat trains that are running with low occupancy should be discon

As of July 2024, Indian Railways officially operates 111 Vistadome coaches across its network. ✅ Where Can You Ride Vistadome Coaches? 🚞 Western & Konkan Region • Mumbai - Madgaon Jan Shatabdi • Mumbai - Pune Deccan Queen / Intercity Express • Yesvantpur - Mangalore Express • Mangalore - Bangalore Express • Yesvantpur - Karwar Express 🚞 Eastern & Northeastern India • New Jalpaiguri - Alipurduar • Guwahati - Badarpur • Tinsukia - Naharlagun • Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling Toy Train (UNESCO heritage)