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Telangana: Heavy rains block tracks, many trains cancelled /diverted

At least 21 trains have been cancelled, 10 diverted due to waterlogging over tracks at several locations in Andhra, Telangana. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Man working as TTE for six months by paying ₹10 lakh realises con; police nab two, including SCR employee

Man arrested for cheating victims with fake railway job offers, collecting money in exchange for fake appointment letters.

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SCR puts in place 468 drinking water coolers in 170 stations

South Central Railway ensures drinking water availability at stations with 468 water coolers, summer special trains announced for upcoming months.

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RPF ‘Shakti’ team gets Telangana govt. award for protecting women passengers

SCR's RPF team honoured for protecting women passengers, awarded ₹1 lakh and memento.

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Three trains to halt at Cherlapalli terminal station from March 14

SCR introduces experimental halts at Cherlapalli railway terminal, Hyderabad for three trains, from March 14.

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Hyderabad MMTS chugs into chaos

Hyderabad's MMTS faces challenges with delays, cancellations, and lack of funding, impacting commuters and raising questions about its future.

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‘Railway link to RGIA will cost just ₹150 crore’

Congress government in Hyderabad plans a 29-km Metro rail line to RGIA, but a cheaper on-ground railway alternative is being suggested.

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Prime Minister lays foundation stone for SCR works worth ₹1,800 crore

PM Modi lays foundation for redevelopment of 57 stations and 156 bridges in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

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315 students win prizes in ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Railway’ contests in A.P.

SCR organizes competitions on '2047 - Viksit Bharat Viksit Railway' theme for students in four states, winners to be awarded.

The Hindu

South Central Railway arrange temporary stoppage of trains at Ramavarappadu station for Gunadala festival

Officials of the South Central Railway (SCR) will arrange temporary stoppage for a few trains at Ramavarappadu railway station for the convenience of the devotees attending the Centenary Celebrations of Gunadala Mary Matha Shrine.

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Vande Bharat trains see overwhelming response; Railways planning to add another one from Secunderabad to Pune

SCR's Vande Bharat trains witness full occupancy in Dec 2023; 16 coaches, world-class features, GPS-based passenger info system.

The Hindu

SCR GM inaugurates new facilities in ZRTI

The Hindu

SCR releases helpline numbers after cancellation of trains

SCR releases helpline numbers for passengers affected by Cyclone Michaung. GM Arun Kumar Jain held a video conference with top officials to review safety protocols. Watchmen have been posted at vulnerable bridges and sandbags and ballast have been stocked for timely restoration.

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Cyclone Michaung: SCR cancels 144 trains

SCR cancels 144 trains due to Cyclone Michaung: Trains running in various routes, incl. TN, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Howrah, Lucknow, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Puducherry, etc. cancelled Dec 3-7 as safety measure.

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South Central Railway sets freight record in November

SCR registers best-ever freight loading of 11.573 MTs, earning ₹1,131.13 crore in November 2023. All commodities, including coal, iron ore, cement, foodgrains and fertilisers, show improvement. A passenger revenue of ₹469.40 crore was also earned.

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South Central Railway AGM reviews cyclone preparedness

SCR Additional General Manager AGM, R. Dhananjayulu, has said that vigil on flood level in tanks and patrolling on tracks and bridges will be done in the wake of the heavy rains prediction due to Michaung cyclone

The Hindu

South Central Railway gets award for civil engineering

SCR bags All India Performance Efficiency Shields in two fields. Last FY, it added 383 km track, including new lines and double lines.

The Hindu

South Central Railway opens AC room services in Vijayawada railway station

SCR opens micro stay air-con rooms in Vijayawada station. 19 rooms available for 3, 6, 9 & 24 hrs. Wi-fi, beverages, bath kit, laundry, snacks & other services provided. Online & offline booking facility available. Contract awarded to M/s. Sri Balaji Food & Beverages for 5 yrs.

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SCR and NDRF personnel conduct mock safety drill

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Nearly 15.75 crore passengers travelled in railways in SCR in last seven months

The South Central Railway (SCR) has transported about 15.75 crore passengers in the zone from April to October, this year of which more than 90% of them travelled in sleeper and general coaches.

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SCR ferried 15.75 crore passengers from April to October

SCR ferries 15.75 cr passengers, incl. 14.32 cr in non-AC & 1.43 cr in AC. 664 trains/day operated; 10,748 trains/day nationwide. 38 cr passengers travelled in non-AC & 3.1 cr in AC in FY up to Oct. Special trains to run from Secunderabad, Kollam, Narsapur & Kottayam.

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SCR to run festival special trains from Hyderabad

SCR will run Hyderabad-Patna Deepavali and Chhath special trains on November 13, 18 and 20. Jansadharan special trains (Secunderabad-Raxaul-Secunderabad) will also be run. Meanwhile, the 1,000th electric locomotive 'Sahasrav' was flagged off at ELS, Lallaguda, on Friday.

The Hindu

South Central Railway commissions 16.6-km double line between Munumaka, Satulur

SCR commissions double line between Munumaka-Satulur (16.6 km) as part of Guntur-Guntakal doubling and electrification project. This line connects Guntur with Rayalaseema region and beyond. It will decongest the section, increase train speed and facilitate new train services.

The Hindu

64 km between Devarkadra, Krishna rail line electrified

SCR electrified 64 route km between Devarkadra-Krishna rail line, part of Mahabubnagar-Munirabad new line project. The project is likely to reduce the distance between Secunderabad and Hubli, Goa and beyond by over 100 km.

The Hindu

Whistle-blower system needed to check corruption, says railway official

SCR's Arvind Malkhede stresses need for whistle-blower system to tackle corruption. DRM Narendra Patil says Vigilance Dept. should guide officers & staff. Prizes distributed to winners of 3-month campaign on Vigilance Awareness.

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