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Railways to try Japanese technology in bio-toilets at stations

New Delhi : Railways will try Japanese technology in bio-toilets, which is different from those being used here, at a few selected stations as a pilot project to ascertain its efficiency in the Indian system. While one Japanese bio-toilet is already operational at Madgaon station in Konkan railway route, two more such toilets will be […]

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CAG: Railways needs to remove bottlenecks for timely movement of trains

New Delhi :  The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on Tuesday came down heavily on the Railways for focussing mainly on improving passenger facilities and facade of stations, instead of trying to ensure timely movement of trains. In its report tabled in Parliament, the CAG said the station modernisation plans should address infrastructural constraints. “The […]

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Bypassing recruitment board, Railways opens doors for contractual hiring

New Delhi : To avoid the time-consuming railway recruitment board route, Indian Railways has opened the doors for contractual engagement in certain categories against existing vacancies to tide over shortage of staff in some key areas. Besides, it has also decided to engage retired staff for preserving and reviving railway heritage properties such as steam […]