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Train services disrupted for about an hour at Visakhapatnam railway station due to ‘technical snag’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Train services disrupted for about an hour at Visakhapatnam railway station due to ‘technical snag’

The Hindu  

There was disruption of trains arriving at Visakhapatnam junction reportedly due to the snapping of OHE towards the end of Platform No. Some passengers arriving by different trains early in the morning, took to social media to post pictures of trains, which were halted at satellite stations located on the outskirts of the city. “Maintenance of OHE is being undertaken …

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Crowded foot overbridges cast a shadow on passenger safety at Visakhapatnam Railway Station
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Crowded foot overbridges cast a shadow on passenger safety at Visakhapatnam Railway Station

The Hindu  

The existing foot overbridges at Visakhapatnam Railway Station are teeming with passengers, particularly during the arrival of trains terminating at Visakhapatnam Junction. There used to be a large information display board right next to the FOB, which helped passengers check arrival and departure timings of trains and the assigned platforms. Visakhapatnam Railway Station was tentatively shortlisted for redevelopment in the …

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Visakhapatnam Railway Station gets platinum green station rating of IGBC
1 year, 11 months ago

Visakhapatnam Railway Station gets platinum green station rating of IGBC

Hindustan Times  

The Visakhapatnam Railway Station has been certified with the platinum green station rating by Indian Green Building Council, securing a total score of 82 points out of 100 points in six environmental categories, according to a government statement. Visakhapatnam is one of the few railway stations to get this prestigious certificate for adopting green concepts, thereby, reducing the adverse environmental …

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SCR plans to run a dozen trains from Cherlapalli terminal
2 years, 4 months ago

SCR plans to run a dozen trains from Cherlapalli terminal

The Hindu  

South Central Railway is planning to run at least a dozen trains from the upcoming Cherlapalli terminal, which is expected to be ready within a year with the main administrative block construction about to begin soon. In fact, it will have more rail lines than the Secunderabad station, which we expect to decongest once this gets ready,” said Divisional Railway …

A Rs 393 Cr makeover of Visakhapatnam railway station planned
2 years, 6 months ago

A Rs 393 Cr makeover of Visakhapatnam railway station planned

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Railway station is set for a makeover under the ambitious Station Redevelopment Programme as the city will soon transform into the headquarters of new South Coastal Railway Zone. The Rail Land Development Authority has invited bids for redevelopment of Visakhapatnam railway station at a cost of Rs 393 crore. Redevelopment of Visakhapatnam railway station will have a multiplier …

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Visakhapatnam railway station to implement Centre\'s \'One Station, One Product\'
2 years, 9 months ago

Visakhapatnam railway station to implement Centre\'s \'One Station, One Product\'

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: In a first, Visakhapatnam railway station will be implementing the "One Station One Product" concept, informed the Railway Board on Friday. Accordingly, the Railway Board has advised identifying one station on each zonal railway for the implementation of the concept, initially as a pilot project for a period of 15 days. Visakhapatnam railway station of East Coast Railway has …

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RPF woman cop saves passenger from falling under moving train in Visakhapatnam. Watch
3 years, 11 months ago

RPF woman cop saves passenger from falling under moving train in Visakhapatnam. Watch

India Today  

A Railway Protection Force woman constable garnered a big round of applause on the internet after she saved a man's life at the Visakhapatnam railway station on February 8. "Serving Humanity First: An alert RPF woman constable of Meri Saheli team at Visakhapatnam Railway station rescued a passenger falling under a moving train. Watch the video here: Serving Humanity First: …

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No separate RRB for South Coast Railway Zone as of now: Rail Ministry
5 years, 6 months ago

No separate RRB for South Coast Railway Zone as of now: Rail Ministry

Live Mint  

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday ruled out a separate recruitment board or divisional headquarters for now for the newly created South Coast Railway Zone, stating that all issues regarding it will be addressed in due course. Responding to a question in Rajya Sabha, Goyal said that there are 21 Railway Recruitment Boards across the country for catering to the …

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