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वांगणीजवळ रेल्वे रुळाला तडे गेल्यामुळे पुण्याच्या दिशेने जाणा-या सर्व गाड्या सकाळी थांबवण्यात आल्या होत्या. इंद्रायणी एक्सप्रेस तासभर वांगणी स्टेशनवरच थांबवण्यात आली होती. अखेर रेल्वेच्या तंत्रज्ञांनी रुळांची दुरुस्ती केली आणि वाहतूक पुन्हा सुरू झाली. या आठवड्यात कर्जत-छत्रपती शिवाजी टर्मिनस (सीएसटी) दरम्यान मध्य रेल्वेच्या रुळाला तडे जाण्याची ही तिसरी घटना आहे.

  Indian Railways News  / Science City opens railway gallery to public

A railway gallery, set up at Pushpa Gujral Science City (PGSC), in collaboration with Indian Railways at a cost of nearly Rs. 90 lakh, was opened to the public on Friday. PGSC director general RS Khandpur declared open the facility.A diesel-loco simulator, models of Jammu-Srinagar rail link, the  Kalka-Shimla rail line, the Delhi Metro, a magnetic levitation train, a bullet train from Japan, railway signaling system and informatory display showing duties, functions and working of different railway functionaries have been exhibited.Khandpur said, "Running the railways involves management of movement of trains, signalling and communication system and railway crossings spread across a vast area. The rail gallery exhibits some of the key functions of the large railway system in a simplified manner.""The gallery took a year to be set up. A rail loco simulator, the is a first-of-its-kind in country, displays the functioning of diesel engine in a user-friendly way. It displays various rules and choices to the visitors," he added.As expected, visitors were excited and happy. "For the first time in my life, I entered into a diesel engine model and experienced its functioning and controls. I thought it was simple, but has interesting features like use of sand while breaking, speed controls, noticing the signals etc. I enjoyed the experience," said 14-year-old Shruti, a Patiala resident. "The models on display are beautiful. There are diagrams showing the functioning of the station master, the guard, the ticket collector, and the points-man," said another visitor Rakesh Aggarwal. A kiosk with touch-screen enabled computer containing full information about the railway facts and statistics also attracted the visitors to try their knowledge on a quiz based on information stored in the database.

  Indian Railways News  / A facelift for Bijwasan, Anand Vihar railway stations, on King’s Cross’ line

An airspace waiting room right in the centre of the railway station, with trains chugging below, and innovative waiting lounges, are among the passenger advancements the Indian Railways is mulling over at the Anand Vihar and Bijwasan railway stations. With this facelift and more infrastructure development in the offing, the Indian Railways expects to transform the two nondescript stations and bring them up to international standards.Bijwasan and Anand Vihar railway stations are amongst the five chosen stations across the country, which will be developed on the lines of the London King's Cross and Berlin Central station. Habibganj in Madhya Pradesh, Shivaji Nagar in Pune and Chandigarh Railway station are the other stations that will developed on similar lines.At present, Bijwasan station in the Southwest Delhi is only a halt for passenger trains. Railway authorities aim to develop the station into a terminal and built new infrastructure.While Anand Vihar station has been commissioned as a terminal, the station premises will be revamped as per the new plan.The plan to develop world class railway stations was announced in the Rail Budget in 2012. "Although waiting rooms have been built, passengers prefer to wait at the platform or on foot overbridges as they afraid of not being able to hear announcements or get updates inside the waiting hall. As a result waiting rooms are found empty and platforms and foot overbridges congested. A plan is being prepared to built a central airspace waiting hall,"a railway official said.The Indian Railway Station Development Corporation (IRSDC) is finalising the modalities of the innovative waiting lounge. "The foot overbridge will be modified and an additional floor will be added. The first floor might be used for the outgoing travellers. Seating arrangements will be available on both the side at the lower level with air conditioned facilities," a senior official said.The consultant appointed for the Anand Vihar station will be assisted by the architect of the King's Cross station. The authorities will install CCTV cameras to continuously monitor the airspace waiting hall.Further, there would be separate walkways for the incoming and outgoing commuters to ensure minimal congestion. Architecturally designed electronic signages will also be installed at the waiting hall and other premises of the station. Travelators, disabled-friendly escalators and lifts will also be deployed at the station premises. Commercial space would also be available to rent out ATMs, office spaces, the official said.The facilities are expected to be commissioned within two years, the official said.

  Indian Railways News  / NCR GM visits Subedarganj facilities

ALLAHABAD: General Manager of North Central Railway Alok Johri inspected the flash-butt welding plant and Central Periodic Overhauling Workshop (CPOW) at Subedarganj on Monday. Johri also inaugurated the 260 metre long rail welding plant. With the help of this type of welding, about 260 metre-long rail can be prepared which can help in quick laying of railway lines. Speaking on the occasion, Johri said, "With the 260 metre long rail welding plant, there will be improvement in the quality of welding. Further, this will also result in reduction in time of the unloading of the rail and better management of the block.

This plant will also cater to 80% requirements of long rails of the three divisions of NCR including Allahabad, Agra and Jhansi. He also inspected Central Periodic Overhauling Workshop at Subedarganj. This workshop overhauls the temping machines which are used to lay ballast on the railway lines and also help in maintaining the railway tracks. The general manager inaugurated the new models and also the testing room of the workshop.

  Indian Railways News  / 'Alternative plan for Metro Station'

While the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has left the decision with regard to the realignment of the Metro line from R V Road to Bommasandra to the state government, the residents affected by the realignment have decided to propose an alternate plan for the consideration of the state government, Urban Development Department and the BMRCL.The residents have suggested that instead of demolishing and acquiring the sites of 160 homes or acquiring land from Jayadeva Hospital, the ramps of the flyover connecting BTM Layout and Jayanagar and another connecting Bannerghatta Road and BTM Layout be demolished. The station can be constructed on the junction of the Bannerghatta Road and the BTM Road, they said.According to K Ramesh, Coordinator of the Jayanagar Metro Victims Association, “The flyover is practically useless considering that it causes major jams and any way there is a signal at the end of the fly over,” he said.This could, in turn, save the BMRCL costs with regard to land acquisition, they said. “The new plan requires very little land that has to be acquired. About 3,000 sq feet from Jayadeva and another 3,000 sq feet adjacent to the hospital. One of these is a private land and the other are small building that will have to be demolished. Some sacrifice is inevitable,” he said.The residents who are finalising the drawings of the study will be presenting it to the CM, Urban development Department as well as the BMRCL in the next two days. “We will also be mailing it to the Planning Commission and the Public Investment Board which will be meeting on June 25 to discuss the Metro project.”