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| ![]() Fortunately there are still quite a few passenger NG trains in CR,SECR and WR.recently travelled in the legendary Shakuntala railway (Achalpur-Murtijapur).In the last photo you can see the semaphore signalling system in action from the Nagpur-Nagbhir line |
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But unfortunately due to the "Surge pricing" concept known as "Felxi-fare" system, Air travel has become more lucrative when compared to travelling in IR [Indian Railways] in many sectors. An example of this: Last week, Monday Shatabdi Express cost between Chennai and Bangalore was Rs 1125 and Jet Airways was priced at Rs 980 [inclusive of taxes] ![]() Hope course correction takes place and this Surge pricing concept is withdrawn. Thanks and Regards, Rakesh | |
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| ![]() Carmelaram railway station - Bangalore. Used to be a ghost station with almost non existent platforms. Development of Sarjapur Road and making it a stop for several long distance trains has made it a bustling place. Good to see railways spending some money to improve facilities also. Now has two proper platforms, better lighting and overhead roof works are in progress. Still a lot can be done though considering the number of people using the station and the revenue this little station is bringing to railways. |
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BHPian | ![]() Although Train might seem expensive, if you factor in the time (could be almost same taking into account distance to airports and also checkin times) and convenience, it is still competitive with Air Travel. |
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If you consider train, you can again avail the local train from Tambaram to Chennai Central. Since the train reaches bangalore by 10 30 PM, it will not be practical to board the city bus as availability will be a question mark. So the best option will be taxi that can cost you close to Rs 400. The net price comes to Rs 1525. Even though train is cheaper compared to train, it is the time factor. By flight you will reach home point to point in about 4 hrs while in train the total journey time could be close to 6 hrs. | |
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| ![]() So the other day I was at Palanpur Junction (here) at around 12 AM waiting for the train towards Ahmedabad. The route from Ahmedabad to Palanpur isn't electrified and is a single track. I noticed a freight hauler carrying containers double stacked! Possible only because there is no overhead catenary. It was a first for me! Here's a low quality pic: ![]() This is probably coming from Mundra port. |
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However, I wonder how are these containers tied down considering height. In US, IIRC, the rakes are different which allows the container to be on lower side, hence lower overall height. Lets hope there is more development on this front. Here is another video from North India | |
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The containers, I think are clamped to each other and the wagon at the corners. I was surprised when I saw the pictures of a de-railment few months ago and the containers were still attached! | |
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Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double...rail_transport Was pleasantly surprised to read this from source mentioned above : Quote:
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I don't think they are loaded either. I have noticed that most of the double stack container rakes are hauled by a single loco rather than a double loco which means they must be double stacking empty containers on the return after unloading or with less load. Last edited by tharian : 16th November 2016 at 12:45. | |
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| ![]() The DDFC project is well underway and has started construction in any stretches. I would bet another 5 years before this is made fully operational. Refer below link from their official site for some nice pictures of inprogress bridges and other works. http://dfccil.gov.in/dfccil_app/Photogallery.jsp This is another major project in terms of railway infrastructure after the hugely succesfull Konkan railway. Regards Dieseltuned |
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Looks like this: ![]() And it clamps like this: ![]() When you turn that lever, the block atop and below turns 90' thereby disabling the lock. Quote:
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| ![]() Came across the following video on YouTube. A railway personnel describes in great detail the procedure for starting up the WDP4. |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Sharing few pics from Ghoom, India's highest Railway station with the legendary Toy train. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And a couple of pics from the Darjeeling station. ![]() ![]() |
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