GENERAL MANAGER/SER FELICITATED THE VIGILANCE TEAM
FOR BUSTING A FAKE RAILWAY JOB RACKET AT BIRBANS STATION
Shri Anil Kumar Mishra, General Manager, South Eastern Railway felicitated the Vigilance Team of SER at the Headquarters, Garden Reach today (23.04.2024) for busting a fake Railway Job Racket at Birbans Railway Station of Chakradharpur Division. The team consisted of Shri Avinandan Samadder, SVI/Traffic, Shri Achyut Chakraborty, CVI/Accounts, Shri Rabi Sen, CVI/RPF, Shri Bhagaban Patro, Watcher and Shri Amiya Ranjan Das, Watcher. The General Manager also praised them for their exemplary dedication and devotion to duty.
Based on source information, Vigilance Team of South Eastern Railway busted a fake recruitment racket and nabbed the involved persons in a well-planned operation on 16.04.23 at Birbans Railway Station. Information was received regarding fake appointment for the post of CCTC (Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector) at Railway Booking counter at Birbans Railway Station. It was also alleged that the fake appointment letters, Railway ID cards and posting orders were issued duping gullible job aspirants in lieu of money. A joint check was conducted by Vigilance Team comprising three Vigilance Inspectors along with officials of Railway Protection Force staff and sectional Commercial Inspector.
During the course of interrogation by Vigilance team, three persons manning the Railway Booking counter at Birbans Railway Station stated that they are performing duties at Birbans Railway Station since 11.03.24 on the basis of fake appointment letter and ID card handed over to them by the racketeers with assurance of a monthly salary. On further, interrogation they confessed before Vigilance team that they have given huge money (total Rs.21 Lakhs from three persons) to one person for securing job. All three persons (job aspirants) and one involved in the job racket have been nabbed and handed over to GRPS/Sini with unsold UTS tickets and their seized mobile phones. An FIR has been registered by Government Railway Police, under IPC -420/467/468/120(b) and 34 and further investigations are being carried out to nab the others involved in this racket of fake Recruitment.
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INDIAN RAILWAYS OFFERS MEALS AT ECONOMICAL PRICE
FOR TRAVELLERS DURING SUMMER SEASON
- To ensure easy access, these meals will be available at counters conveniently located near general second class (GS) coaches on platforms.
- These meal counters now operational at over 100 stations and nearly 150 counters in total across Indian Railways
- Economy meals are available at Kharagpur, Baleshwar, Hijli, Muri and Rourkela stations over SER jurisdiction
Great news for budget-conscious travellers! Indian Railways along with Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is stepping up to serve passengers, particularly those in unreserved coaches, with a new initiative offering hygienic meals and snacks at affordable prices. This program anticipates the surge in passenger traffic during the summer months. Indian Railways recognizes the challenges faced by those traveling in unreserved compartments (General Class Coaches), who may not always have access to convenient and budget-friendly meal options.
The initiative offers a two-pronged approach:
- Economy Meals: Priced at a pocket-friendly Rs. 20/-, these meals provide a satisfying and affordable option for passengers on the go.
- Snack Meals: For those seeking a lighter bite, Rs. 50/- snack meals are also available.
In addition to provision of Economy Meals at 5 stations, Packed meals as well as Snack meals are sold through the counters over SER jurisdiction. Moreover, Shalimar, Santragachi, Kharagpur, Baleshwar, Tatanagar, Rourkela, Jharsuguda and Ranchi stations have been selected as mandatory Railneer stations over SER. Close watch is kept on the supply of Railneer at all stations and trains to check the availability of packaged drinking water. For convenience of passengers, a total of 32 Water Vending Machines are available over SER.
To ensure easy access, these meals and water will be available at counters conveniently located near general second class (GS) coaches on platforms. Passengers can buy their refreshments directly from these counters, eliminating the need to search for vendors or venture outside the station.
This service was successfully piloted at about 51 stations last year. Building on that success, Railways has significantly expanded the program, with counters now operational at over 100 stations and nearly 150 counters in total. The initiative is slated for further growth, encompassing even more stations in the near future. This program offers a significant benefit for passengers, particularly those travelling in General Class coaches. The readily available, affordable meals and snacks ensure travelers can stay comfortable throughout their journeys.
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- Provision of Economy Meals at Kharagpur Station
- Provision of Economy Meals at Baleshwar Station
REGULATION OF TRAINS DUE TO DEVELOPMENTAL WORKS IN SECUNDERABAD DIVISION OF SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY
In partial modification to the information provided earlier, the following trains will be regulated as under:
Diversion of Trains:
- 18045 Shalimar-Hyderabad East Coast Express, journey commencing on 02.05.2024, 03.05.2024, 08.05.2024, 09.05.2024, 20.05.2024 & 21.05.2024 will run on diverted route via Vijayawada-Guntur-Pagidipalli-Secunderabad.
- 18046 Hyderabad-Shalimar East Coast Express, journey commencing on 03.05.2024, 04.05.2024, 09.05.2024, 10.05.2024, 21.05.2024 & 22.05.2024 will run on diverted route via Secunderabad-Pagidipalli-Guntur-Vijayawada.
- 12774 Secunderabad-Shalimar Express, journey commencing on 21.05.2024 will run on diverted route via Secunderabad-Pagidipalli-Guntur-Vijayawada.
- 18112 Yesvantpur-Tatanagar Express, journey commencing on 05.05.2024 & 19.05.2024 will run on diverted route via Ballari-Guntakal-Nandyal-Guntur-Vijayawada.
- 07225 Secunderabad-Shalimar Special, journey commencing on 29.04.2024, 06.05.2024 & 20.05.2024 will run on diverted route via Secunderabad-Pagidipalli- Guntur-Vijayawada-Duvvada.
- 07226 Shalimar-Secunderabad Special, journey commencing on 30.04.2024, 07.05.2024 & 21.05.2024 will run on diverted route via Duvvada-Vijayawada-Guntur-Pagidipalli-Secunderabad.
- 22849 Shalimar-Secunderabad Express, journey commencing on 08.05.2024 will run on diverted route via Vijayawada-Guntur-Pagidipalli-Secunderabad.
- 22850 Secunderabad-Shalimar Express, journey commencing on 10.05.2024 will run on diverted route via Secunderabad-Pagidipalli-Guntur-Vijayawada.
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WEEKLY SUMMER SPECIAL TRAINS
Kolkata, 24th April, 2024
Keeping in view the extra rush of the passengers during summer, it has been decided to run the Summer Special Trains as per the following schedule:
06063 / 06064 Erode-Dhanbad-Erode Weekly Summer Special:
06063 Erode-Dhanbad Special will leave Erode every Friday from 26.04.2024 to 28.06.2024 at 13.30 hrs and will arrive Dhanbad at 08.30 hrs, the third day. In the return direction, 06064 Dhanbad-Erode Special will leave Dhanbad every Monday from 29.04.2024 to 01.07.2024 at 06.00 hrs and will reach Erode at 02.00 hrs, the third day.
The Special train will have stoppages at Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Nawagaon(stops only in Up-direction), Hatia, Ranchi, Muri and Bokaro Steel City in SER jurisdiction.
06065 / 06066 Tambaram-Dhanbad-Tambaram Weekly Summer Special:
06065 Tambaram-Dhanbad Special will leave Tambaram every Sunday from 28.04.2024 to 30.06.2024 at 18.15 hrs and will arrive Dhanbad at 08.30 hrs, the third day. In the return direction, 06066 Dhanbad-Tambaram Special will leave Dhanbad every Wednesday from 01.05.2024 to 03.07.2024 at 06.00 hrs and will reach Tambaram at 22.45 hrs, the next day.
The Special train will have stoppages at Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Nawagaon(stops only in Up-direction), Hatia, Ranchi, Muri and Bokaro Steel City in SER jurisdiction.
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SHALIMAR-MALATIPATPUR-SHALIMAR SUMMER SPECIAL WILL NOW RUN AS SHALIMAR-PURI-SHALIMAR SUMMER SPECIAL
Kolkata, 24th April, 2024
It has been decided to run 02839/02840 Shalimar-Malatipatpur-Shalimar Summer Special as 02839/02840 Shalimar-Puri-Shalimar Summer Special with change in destination from Malatipatpur to Puri with immediate effect as per the given schedule:
02839 Shalimar – Puri Special will leave Shalimar every Sunday at 21.25 hrs from 28.04.2024 to 30.06.2024 and will reach Puri at 06.15 hrs, the next day. In the return direction, 02840 Puri – Shalimar Special will leave Puri every Monday at 23.20 hrs from 29.04.2024 to 01.07.2024 and will arrive Shalimar at 08.50 hrs, the next day.
The Special train will have stoppages at Santragachi, Kharagpur and Baleshwar in South Eastern Railway jurisdiction.
SUMMER SPECIAL TRAINS
Kolkata, 24th April, 2024
Keeping in view the extra rush of the passengers during summer, it has been decided to run the Summer Special Trains as per the following schedule:
08559/08560 Visakhapatnam-Hatia-Visakhapatnam Summer Special:
08559 Visakhapatnam – Hatia Special will leave Visakhapatnam every Sunday from 28.04.2024 to 30.06.2024 at 23.50 hrs and will arrive Hatia at 14.35 hrs, the next day. In the return direction, 08560 Hatia – Visakhapatnam Special will leave Hatia every Monday from 29.04.2024 to 01.07.2024 at 16.00 hrs and will reach Visakhapatnam at 09.50 hrs, the next day.
The Special train will have stoppages at Jharsuguda and Rourkela in SER jurisdiction.
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Summer Special Trains:
| TRAIN No. | Train Name | JOURNEY DATE | Berth Available |
| 02839 | Shalimar-Malatipatpur Special | 28-04-2024 | 641 |
| 05-05-2024 | 955 | ||
| 12-05-2024 | 1015 | ||
| 19-05-2024 | 1045 | ||
| 26-05-2024 | 1015 | ||
| 02847 | Santragachi-Digha Special | 27-04-2024 | 94 |
| 04-05-2024 | 199 | ||
| 11-05-2024 | 386 | ||
| 18-05-2024 | 525 | ||
| 25-05-2024 | 563 | ||
| 02848 | Digha–Santragachi Special | 27-04-2024 | 314 |
| 04-05-2024 | 507 | ||
| 11-05-2024 | 544 | ||
| 18-05-2024 | 555 | ||
| 25-05-2024 | 560 | ||
| 02863 | Howrah-Yesvantpur Special | 02-05-2024 | 71 |
| 09-05-2024 | 117 | ||
| 16-05-2024 | 92 | ||
| 23-05-2024 | 456 | ||
| 30-05-2024 | 812 | ||
| 02897 | Santragachi-Digha Special | 28-04-2024 | 199 |
| 05-05-2024 | 325 | ||
| 12-05-2024 | 481 | ||
| 26-05-2024 | 560 | ||
| 02898 | Digha-Santragachi Special | 28-04-2024 | 114 |
| 05-05-2024 | 359 | ||
| 12-05-2024 | 358 | ||
| 19-05-2024 | 496 | ||
| 26-05-2024 | 534 | ||
| 03466 | Digha -Malda Town Special | 28-04-2024 | 319 |
| 05-05-2024 | 336 | ||
| 12-05-2024 | 342 | ||
| 19-05-2024 | 345 | ||
| 26-05-2024 | 343 | ||
| 06082 | Shalimar-Kochuveli Special | 06-05-2024 | 151 |
| 13-05-2024 | 308 | ||
| 20-05-2024 | 1178 | ||
| 27-05-2024 | 1231 | ||
| 06508 | Kharagpur-SMVT Bengaluru Special | 06-05-2024 | 95 |
| 13-05-2024 | 55 | ||
| 20-05-2024 | 454 | ||
| 06586 | Howrah-SMVT Bengaluru Special | 04-05-2024 | 31 |
| 11-05-2024 | 118 | ||
| 18-05-2024 | 188 | ||
| 25-05-2024 | 569 | ||
| 07222 | Santragachi-Secunderabad Special | 28-04-2024 | 16 |
| 01-05-2024 | 128 | ||
| 05-05-2024 | 282 | ||
| 08-05-2024 | 703 | ||
| 12-05-2024 | 773 | ||
| 15-05-2024 | 779 | ||
| 19-05-2024 | 949 | ||
| 22-05-2024 | 953 | ||
| 26-05-2024 | 969 | ||
| 29-05-2024 | 1023 | ||
| 07224 | Santragachi-Secunderabad Special | 04-05-2024 | 163 |
| 11-05-2024 | 607 | ||
| 18-05-2024 | 790 | ||
| 25-05-2024 | 903 | ||
| 07226 | Shalimar-Secunderabad Special | 14-05-2024 | 310 |
| 28-05-2024 | 956 | ||
| 08014 | Ranchi-Bhagalpur Special | 25-04-2024 | 984 |
| 02-05-2024 | 1043 | ||
| 09-05-2024 | 1042 | ||
| 30-05-2024 | 1042 | ||
| 08103 | Tatanagar-Varanasi Special | 25-04-2024 | 716 |
| 02-05-2024 | 1084 | ||
| 09-05-2024 | 1089 | ||
| 16-05-2024 | 1124 | ||
| 23-05-2024 | 1140 | ||
| 30-05-2024 | 1144 | ||
| 27-04-2024 | 1056 | ||
| 04-05-2024 | 1097 | ||
| 11-05-2024 | 1105 | ||
| 18-05-2024 | 1110 | ||
| 25-05-2024 | 1109 | ||
| 08484 | Shalimar-Puri Special | 25-04-2024 | 27 |
| 29-04-2024 | 48 | ||
| 02-05-2024 | 152 | ||
| 06-05-2024 | 250 | ||
| 09-05-2024 | 160 | ||
| 13-05-2024 | 235 | ||
| 16-05-2024 | 186 | ||
| 20-05-2024 | 230 | ||
| 23-05-2024 | 57 | ||
| 27-05-2024 | 261 | ||
| 30-05-2024 | 345 | ||
| 08624 | Ranchi-Islampur Special | 27-04-2024 | 1329 |
| 11-05-2024 | 1357 | ||
| 18-05-2024 | 1359 | ||
| 08183 | Tatanagar-Patna Special | 27-04-2024 |
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