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Govt plans to upgrade Indian railways network to high speed potential

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The Central government on Sunday said it has an extensive plan to upgrade Indian railways network to high-speed potential.

In the run up, Railway Ministry Spokesperson D.J. Narain said that air-conditioned coaches have become a technical necessity wherever the speed of the train is going to be above 130 kmph.

“Track on golden Quadrilateral and Diagonals are being upgraded to cater to speed of 130 km to 160 km per hour. Non AC sleeper coaches would be replaced by AC coaches only for such trains which will be running at 130 or 160 kmph.

AC coaches are essentially a technical need for trains running on 130 or 160 kmph,” Narain said.

“Speed potential of some of the corridors have already been upgraded to 130 kmph. Wind and weather factors demand that only certain type of coaches can run at higher speed.

It is therefore not to be miss construed that all the non-AC coaches will be made into AC coaches.”

A prototype of AC Coach at Rail Coach Factory (RCF) is being made and that should be ready in a few weeks, the official said.

“Presently, an 83 berth coach is being designed. It is planned to have 100 coaches this year and 200 next year. The coaches will be evaluated and experience gained from the running of these coaches will lead to further progress.”

Needless to say, the official mentioned, modified AC coaches will come in place of non AC coaches in the trains running at 130 or 160 kmph and that too because of technical and comfort necessity.

“Non AC coaches will continue to run in trains running at 110 kmph.”

It will ensure that while the price of tickets of modified AC coaches remain very affordable for the passengers, the comfort and conveniences increase manifold and there is substantial reduction in travel time.Reiterating that “all non AC coaches are not going to be replaced”, the official said very miniscule numbers are being planned only for future trains which would run those sectors having running speeds of 130 kms per hour and above.

“Presently, only Delhi Mumbai Delhi Howrah sections are getting geared up for that. Travel will be made convenient, faster and more comfortable for many more number of travellers at very very affordably priced tickets,” he added.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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