konkan railway

Speed restrictions imposed as preventive engineering works continue across the single-line coastal route

India braces for diverse weather challenges as the IMD forecasts thunderstorms, hailstorms, and strong winds across various regions, impacting travel plans. Heat waves are also expected in western Rajasthan. Tourists are advised to remain flexible with schedules and stay informed about weather updates to navigate potential disruptions.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Madgaon (Goa). This scenic route, previously challenging due to Western Ghats gradients, will soon offer faster travel. The service, operated by South Western Railway, aims to boost tourism by linking three popular destinations.

South Goa district hospital's mortuary is overflowing, with 18 unclaimed bodies awaiting cremation by the Margao municipality for a month due to funding issues. This critical situation is exacerbated by the upcoming Holy Week, when Christian funerals are suspended. The hospital warns of public inconvenience if bodies aren't disposed of within 24 hours.

Train services along the konkan railway route that were disrupted since July 18 were restored late Thursday evening, konkan railway officials said.

In addition to the 122 Winter Special Trains already announced on konkan railway Route recently, in co-ordination with Southern Railway, konkan railway has now introduced two Special Trains between Tirunelveli and Dadar stations for the convenience of its passengers.

To ensure safety of trains travelling on the konkan railway route during monsoon, konkan railway Corporation Ltd has spent about Rs 26.39 crore for various geo-safety works on its route.

konkan railway and Central Railway collaborate to operate extra special trains during summer to accommodate passenger demand. Train schedules from Lokmanya Tilak (T) to Thivim and vice versa are designed for convenience.

Train services which were affected due to heavy rain and retaining wall collapse between Ratnagiri and Nivsvar railway stations on June 17 was restored on konkan railway route from 8.30am on Sunday.

Passengers travelling long distance on konkan railway could face local transport problems once konkan railway Corporation's (KRC) new railway station begins functioning.

The konkan railway Administration has initiated stringent and deterrent disciplinary action against four delinquent employees, who not only caused pecuniary losses but also tarnished the image of the organization.

Yogesh Naik and Kanika Rajani I Mumbai: Services on the konkan railway will resume fully only after July 30 as there is extensive damage...

konkan railway will be promoting sale of local produce of Konkan Region through the catering stalls at various stations baded on advise given by Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu.

konkan railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) is making all efforts to ensure smooth train operations during the forthcoming monsoon. Konkan region is known to receive heavy rainfall during the monsoon amd konkan railway runs through this region and on 740-km long route. All planned safety works on this route from Kolad after Roha station of Central Railway to Thokur before Mangaluru junction station have been completed.

Railway traffic along the konkan railway route in Goa between Verna and Karmali sector was disrupted for a brief period on Wednesday morning following the breakdown of the Pernem-Karwar DEMU train.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of konkan railway was instrumental in recovering stolen valuables and returning lost belongings of passengers recently.