A goods train derailed near Dudh Sagar, halting train services between Karnataka and Goa. 1,200 passengers stranded by the disruption were transported on 25 buses arranged by the North Western Road Transport Corporation. The Railway Department provided free bus travel for passengers with train tickets and is working to restore train...
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services by tomorrow.

A landslide near Khed, Maharashtra, has disrupted train services on the Konkan Railway line. The incident occurred more than 15 hours ago, and the debris is still being cleared. Overnight rainfall in Ratnagiri district has exacerbated the situation, leading to waterlogging and precarious track conditions. Several trains are currently held at...
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stations like Khed, Dewankhavati, Kalambani, and Chiplun. Konkan Railway authorities have urged passengers to consult the updated schedule and plan their travel accordingly. All Mumbai-Goa and Goa-Mumbai express trains have been cancelled. Passengers are advised to stay updated through official channels as efforts to restore full rail service continue.

The double-tracking project of railway lines in Goa has faced significant opposition due to various concerns. Environmentalists are worried about the project's impact on biodiversity and habitat fragmentation in protected areas like the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park. Locals are apprehensive about increased noise, air pollution, and vibrations...
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from trains, potentially damaging their homes. They also oppose the acquisition of their land, citing inadequate compensation. Concerns about the impact on Goa's cultural heritage, including heritage structures, temples, and archaeological sites, have also been raised. The opposition highlights the lack of proper environmental and social impact assessments, with locals claiming they have been denied a fair hearing by the authorities. Specific concerns include the lack of assigned survey numbers for land being used for the double-tracking, potentially usurping ownership from rightful landowners.

The Ministry of Railways shared a captivating photo of a train emerging from the lush Braganza Ghat on the Karnataka-Goa border. This picturesque route is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, including waterfalls, and the ministry encouraged travellers to experience it. Separately, Indian Railways announced a Rs 6,500 crore budget allocation...
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for the fiscal year 2024-25 to complete the electrification of the rail network, reaching 95% already. This move is seen as a significant step toward modernizing railway infrastructure and achieving sustainability goals.