A major train accident occurred in Jharkhand on Tuesday, July 31, 2024, involving the Howrah-Mumbai Mail Express. The train derailed between Rajkharsawan and Barabambo stations under the Chakradharpur railway division, resulting in the death of two passengers and injuries to several others. The accident involved an ICF (Integral Coach Factory) coach,...
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which is known for its susceptibility to damage and increased vibrations during travel. The ICF coach is also known to be noisier than the LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coach and has a lower seating capacity. In contrast, LHB coaches are more comfortable and safer, with a higher seating capacity, less noise, and a higher level of protection in case of accidents. The LHB coaches are also designed to remain upright in case of collisions, reducing the risk of stacking. The incident prompted a visit to the accident site and the railway hospital by the Jharkhand Health Minister, Banna Gupta, along with other officials. The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, directed officials to provide all necessary assistance to the railway authorities and expressed concerns about the frequent accidents. The railway authorities announced compensation of INR 10 lakh for the families of the deceased and INR 1 lakh for seriously injured passengers. The incident highlights the need for improvements in railway safety and the potential benefits of adopting LHB coaches on a larger scale.

Tata-Patna Vande Bharat Express, Tata-Puri Vande Bharat Express, and Tata-Jaynagar weekly express are expected to be launched soon, with announcements likely before August 15th. The Tata-Patna Vande Bharat Express will cover 496 km in 7 hours, operating via Purulia, Anara, Bhojudih, Mahuda, Gomoh, Koderma, Gaya, and Jahanabad. The Tata-Jaynagar express will...
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utilize the Tata-Godda weekly express rack and will benefit travelers to Darbhanga and Jaynagar. The Tata-Puri Vande Bharat Express will run between Tata and Puri covering 516 km in 7.30 hours, with an 8-coach rack already arriving in Khurda Road yard from Chennai.

The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai achieved a significant milestone on June 27 by rolling out its 75,000th coach. General Manager U. Subba Rao personally inspected the coach and praised the employees for their achievement. The Orissa Diary website, launched in 2004, has grown into a successful online platform with several...
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other portals like India Education Diary, The Energia, OdishaN, and E-India Education seeing increased traffic.

Indian Railways is launching two new train types: Vande Bharat Sleeper and Vande Metro. The Vande Bharat Sleeper, designed to be more comfortable than Rajdhani Express, will have 16 coaches with various seating classes, cushioned berths, improved lighting, and modern features like sensor-based doors and semi-permanent couplers. It will reach speeds...
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up to 160 kmph. Vande Metro, targeting short-distance travel, is designed to replace Mainline EMUs. It features a faster top speed of 130 kmph, lightweight construction, modern amenities like cushioned seats, air conditioning, automatic doors, LCD displays, and safety features like KAVACH anti-collision system. Both trains are expected to begin trial runs soon.