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Passengers to face rail disruption for a week following fatal train crash

Network Rail said a ‘complex recovery operation’ to remove the damaged trains and carriages from the railway had begun.

The Independent UK

Passengers face a week of rail disruption after fatal Bedford train crash

The crash killed the driver of one of the trains and left around 100 people injured

Evening Standard

Passenger body urges Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishaw to restore all 7 trains on Pathankot-Kangra line to reduce overcrowding

Commuters in Kangra Valley are urging the Railway Minister to reinstate all seven train services on the Pathankot-Baijnath route, citing severe overcrowding and unsafe travel conditions. Only two pairs of trains have resumed after a four-year suspension due to flood damage. Passengers face perilous journeys, standing at coach doors due…

The Economic Times

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London train crash: 9 in critical condition, 28 hospitalised after passenger trains collide near Bedford

At least 28 people remain in hospital, nine of them in critical condition, after two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening, killing the driver of one of the services.

The Times of India

King ‘greatly saddened’ after train driver killed and dozens injured after crash

The crash involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services.

The Independent UK

Train driver killed after major East Midlands Railway collision as 56 injured

A train driver was killed and dozens of others were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford in England

The National (Scotland)

One dead and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford

Footage from the aftermath shows the incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services.

Evening Standard

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RVNL, Railtel Corp, Titagarh Rail, other railway stocks rally up to 4% on Rs 16 lakh crore bullet train plan

Railway stocks including RVNL, Railtel and Titagarh Rail rose up to 4% after the government unveiled a Rs 16 lakh crore plan to develop seven high-speed rail corridors. The ambitious push, including Delhi–Varanasi and Varanasi–Siliguri routes, is expected to boost rail infrastructure and domestic manufacturing.

The Economic Times

Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna; police resort to lathi-charge, fire tear gas shells

Railway traffic near Patna was disrupted by a mob alleging insufficient trains for a competitive exam. Police used tear gas and lathi-charge to restore order. The incident occurred at Pataliputra station, affecting train movement. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those involved. The Deputy Chief Minister expressed regret over…

The Economic Times

Delhi to Siliguri in 6 hours? Railways have a Rs 16 lakh crore bullet train plan to connect major cities

India is embarking on a massive high-speed rail project. Seven dedicated corridors are planned, aiming to slash travel times between major cities. The Delhi-Varanasi and Varanasi-Siliguri routes are key proposals. This initiative will connect western, northern, southern, and eastern India. Indigenous bullet train technology is also advancing, with trial runs…

The Economic Times

IRCTC new website launch date announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw : Faster ticket booking, tatkal booking status, seat choice feature and more

New IRCTC Website launch: Indian Railways is set to launch a revamped IRCTC website by July 15, promising a significantly smoother online ticket booking experience. The upgrade boasts a five-fold increase in booking capacity and a ten-fold jump in enquiry speed. Passengers can anticipate new features like seat choice, a…

The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission latest news: Railway pensioners' body demands one rank one pension, inflation-linked pension revision

Retired railway employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to implement one rank one pension. They also demand a revision of basic pay and increments to combat inflation. The association seeks improved allowances, welfare benefits, and retirement provisions.

The Economic Times

'We are livid and still trying to get all the details': Google Cloud accused of suspending major customer without any warning, leading to major outage

Railway takes ownership of outage, but says “a temporary loss of service” was caused by Google Cloud “incorrectly placing our account in a suspended status.”

TechRadar

Suvendu Adhikari pushes time-bound land handover as ₹1 lakh crore railway projects gather pace in West Bengal

West Bengal is set to see massive railway development. Projects worth approximately one lakh crore rupees are planned. CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed district magistrates to create timelines for land acquisition. This move aims to expedite the implementation of these crucial railway projects across the state. The central government has…

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8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Railway employee body proposes 5 fitment factors; check pay calculations

The Indian Railway Technical Supervisors' Association has proposed a significant change for the 8th Pay Commission. Instead of a single fitment factor, IRTSA suggests multiple multipliers for different employee levels. This aims to create a more balanced salary structure. The association also seeks a new cadre structure and enhanced career…

The Economic Times

2008 Railway exam assault: Raj Thackeray's role in instigating attack not proved, says court

A Thane court has acquitted Raj Thackeray and five others in a 2008 case. The court found the prosecution failed to prove Thackeray's presence or incitement. A CD of his alleged speech was never produced. Injuries could have resulted from a stampede. Key eyewitnesses could not identify the accused. The…

The Economic Times

Bengal govt depts asked to hand over land to railways for completion of 61 stalled projects: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state government has directed departments to hand over land for 61 stalled railway projects, aiming to improve connectivity. He highlighted the expedited progress on the New Garia-Airport metro line viaduct, attributing the acceleration to the 'double engine' government's synergy.

The Economic Times

Mumbai anti-encroachment drive: Western Railway clears Rs 600 crore land, violence erupts in Bandra

Western Railway is conducting a massive anti-encroachment drive in Garib Nagar, Mumbai. Hundreds of structures are being demolished to reclaim valuable railway land. This operation aims to facilitate crucial infrastructure expansion near Bandra station. The drive has faced some resistance and violence. Authorities are proceeding with the demolition under heavy…

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8th Pay Commission latest update: Railway technical staff seek multiple fitment factors, higher HRA, pay fix

Railway technical supervisors have put forward significant demands to the 8th Pay Commission. Key proposals include a Rs 52,000 minimum salary and multiple fitment factors. They also seek higher House Rent Allowance rates and the inclusion of training periods for MACP calculations. The association aims for these suggestions to be…

The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission update: Defence civilian employee body seeks pay, promotion at par with Railway employees

Defence civilian employees are seeking equal pay scales, promotions, and benefits as Railway employees. They also want risk and hardship allowances matching those of uniformed personnel. The All India Defence Employees' Federation has presented these demands to the 8th Pay Commission. Other key issues include minimum pay, pension, and medical…

The Economic Times

Railway pensioners get DR hike: What will be monthly increase in their pension after dearness relief increases?

Railway pensioners and family pensioners will receive a Dearness Relief hike. Their relief will increase from 58% to 60% of their basic pension. This change takes effect from January 1, 2026. This move aims to compensate for rising prices. The increase will boost monthly pensions for millions of retirees across…

The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission Delhi meeting dates: Important update for Defence, Railway employees as 8th CPC set to discuss salary hike, fitment factor & more

The 8th Central Pay Commission will meet with Defence and Railway employee and pensioner bodies in New Delhi on May 13 and 14, 2026. Stakeholders must request appointments online by May 10, 2026. The Commission will also visit Hyderabad, Srinagar, Jammu, and Ladakh in May and June 2026. Railway technical…

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Victim of AI agent that deleted company's entire database gets their data back — cloud provider recovers critical files and broadens its 48-hour delayed delete policy

An SaaS business got all its data back after its cloud data provider recovered critical databases that were ruthlessly wiped by an AI agent gone rogue.

LiveScience

'I violated every principle I was given': AI agent deletes company's entire database in 9 seconds, then confesses

An AI agent designed to speed up a company's coding instead wiped out its customer data in seconds, showing potential weaknesses in AI programming.

PC Gamer

Here we go again: AI deletes entire company database and all backups in 9 seconds, then cheerfully admits 'I violated every principle I was given'

"If you pay for car airbags and they don’t deploy because they don’t exist is that your fault because you got in the accident?"

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