China-imported coaches to help increase revenue of Pakistan Railways: PM

STORY: China-imported coaches to help increase revenue of Pakistan Railways: PM DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the ceremony STORYLINE: Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Friday that the newly imported train coaches from China will help Pakistan Railways to attract passengers and increase revenue. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the formal induction of the China-imported coaches in railways, Sharif said that the Chinese company has provided coaches to Pakistan with new features including WiFi and modern chairs. The coaches will run as Green Line Express train from the capital city of Islamabad to the country's southern port city of Karachi, passing through major cities across Punjab and Sindh provinces. Friday's inaugurated train consisted of nine coaches, including six new coaches imported from China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) Tangshan Company in late 2022 and three recently refurbished units t

Women-only cars introduced in Tokyo area to prevent groping

Women-only cars introduced in Tokyo area to prevent groping

TOKYO, Japan - Women ride on a women-only car of the Hanzomon Line of the Tokyo Metro at Omotesando Station in Tokyo on May 9. Nine railways in the Tokyo metropolitan area and subways operated by the Tokyo Metro introduced women-only cars during the morning rush-hour period to prevent groping.

New rail flaw detection vehicle used in north China's Shanxi

STORY: New rail flaw detection vehicle used in north China's Shanxi DATELINE: Nov. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of rail flaw detection vehicle STORYLINE: A new kind of rail flaw detection vehicle has been used in Shanxi, a major coal-producing province in north China to improve working efficiency as the heating season approaches. The vehicle powered by lithium battery has been equipped with a panoramic sunroof and an ultrasonic detection system. With nine probes, it can detect the rail thoroughly and show the problem on the computer. Made of titanium alloy, the body of the vehicle weighs 800 kg, which is convenient for inspectors to assemble before use. With the help of the new vehicle, railway inspectors can detect 20-km railways in three hours, which is three times quicker than traditional hand push detectors. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Taiyuan, China. (XHTV)

Women-only cars introduced in Tokyo area to prevent groping

Women-only cars introduced in Tokyo area to prevent groping

TOKYO, Japan - Women ride on a women-only car of the Hanzomon Line of the Tokyo Metro at Omotesando Station in Tokyo on May 9. Nine railways in the Tokyo metropolitan area and subways operated by the Tokyo Metro introduced women-only cars during the morning rush-hour period to prevent groping. (Kyodo)