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NEW MOVE: Villagers from Medak district decided to build their own station when railways authorities refused to help.

NEW MOVE: Villagers from Medak district decided to build their own station when railways authorities refused to help.

Villagers build their own railway station in Andhra

In Andhra Pradesh people are taking self-reliance to a whole new level. Villagers from Medak district decided to build their own station when railways authorities refused to help. This station is the first of its kind in the country. Shankapur, Andhra Pradesh - it is now on the country's railway map and that - thanks to the never say die spirit of the villagers. After 10 years of lobbying unsuccessfully with the railways, the villagers decided to build the station all by themselves.

BUDGET TIME: Railway Minister Lalu Prasad said he would present another

Railway Budget will be pro-people: Lalu

Railway Minister Lalu Prasad said he would present another 'pro-people' Budget.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/railway-budget-will-be-propeople-lalu/58979-27.html

IN THE EYE OF STORM: North Indians in Mumbai were attacked by MNS workers following Raj Thackeray

MNS not to allow trains from north India in Maharashtra

MNS leader Vasant Gite accused north Indian leaders of being responsible for the ongoing problems in Maharashtra.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/mns-not-to-allow-trains-from-north-india-in-maharashtra/58201-3.html

JAMPACKED JOURNEY: CJ Preethy Shekhar showcases the plight of local train commuters in Mumbai.

Mumbai's local trains or local pains?

A CJ gives voice to the problem faced by lakhs of commuters in Mumbai everyday.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/mumbais-local-trains-or-local-pains/54502-20.html

OFF TRACK: Nearly 30 lakh people travel on the Western railway line.

Mumbai locals hit as 3 lakh commuters protest

They are protesting against the infrequent and inadequate train services from Virar to Churchgate.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/mumbai-locals-hit-as-3-lakh-commuters-protest/53916-3.html

ON THE SPURT: Flood waters have overflown from the Sambaleru Canal due to incessant rain.

Heavy rainfall disrupts life in Andhra

Flood waters from the Sambaleru Canal have overflown on to the railway track near Gudur.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/heavy-rainfall-disrupts-life-in-andhra/51366-3.html

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