Railway Board
Coverage of Railway Board in the Nexus archive.
- Railway Ministry reiterates bedroll kit directive for RAC passengers after repeated complaints
The Railway Ministry has reiterated a directive requiring bedroll kits for RAC passengers in AC coaches (excluding AC Chair Car), as per a letter dated August 4. The instructions mandate compliance to match the service provided to other passengers.
- SCR awaits Railway Board nod for ₹4,500-crore Armoor-Adilabad line
The South Central Railway (SCR) is awaiting approval from the Railway Board for a ₹4,500-crore rail line connecting Armoor and Adilabad. The proposed line aims to provide rail connectivity to remote areas in northern Telangana and enhance access to Hyderabad.
- Resolve service issues of Waltair Division employees after split, DRUCC member asks Railway Board
Chalasani Gandhi, a DRUCC member, highlighted that splitting Waltair Division into Visakhapatnam and Rayagada divisions has caused confusion among 18,000 employees regarding seniority, promotions, and transfers. He requested the Railway Board to implement a joint procedure order to resolve these issues.
- Contractual appointment of ex-servicemen as gatemen at level crossings irks many
The Railway Board has approved the appointment of around 7,220 ex-servicemen on a contractual basis for the post of gateman in the Engineering department. The move has raised concerns among some stakeholders.
- Railway Board seeks zones' inputs on CAG findings on dirty toilets, coach cleanliness
The Railway Board has requested detailed responses from all zones to address findings by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) regarding dirty toilets and coach cleanliness. The CAG's observations highlight issues with toilet hygiene and overall coach maintenance in railway services.