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60 next-gen trains, expanded network: Centre plans Kolkata Metro’s next growth phase

The announcement was made during his visit to Kolkata, where he travelled on the Metro network and reviewed railway and…

1 month agoJune 6, 2026

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New Gorakhpur–Lucknow train to boost connectivity across 7 UP districts — Full route here

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a new passenger train between Gorakhpur and Lucknow to improve connectivity across seven Uttar Pradesh…

2 months agoMay 26, 2026

Counter tickets can now be cancelled from any station in the country, removing the old restriction that tied cancellations to the originating station.

52 changes in 52 weeks: Vaishnaw drives Indian Railways overhaul with 5 new rules

On salt, Railways moves around 9.2 million tonnes per year, out of India’s annual production of roughly 35 million tonnes,…

2 months agoMay 20, 2026

Officials have indicated that completing the Chingrighata viaduct will allow construction activity on the wider corridor to gather pace, with the hope that operational connectivity can progress more rapidly once this physical gap is bridged, as per PTI.

Why is EM Bypass shutting for 60 hours? Inside Kolkata Metro’s high-stakes airport push

The agency will block the EM Bypass for 60 hours from May 22 to 25 to complete the viaduct work.

2 months agoMay 18, 2026

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off new Bengaluru-Mumbai Express: Check schedule, ticket prices, and run time

Indian Railways has launched the new bi-weekly Bengaluru-Mumbai Express connecting SMVT Bengaluru and LTT Mumbai in 24 hours, with services…

2 months agoMay 17, 2026

New Kolkata-Jaipur train among 3 railway projects approved for West Bengal in fresh rail infra push

According to the official letter sent by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the projects…

2 months agoMay 16, 2026

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Odisha to get New Puri–Koraput Express train for 3 days a week — Check Full route here

Indian Railways has approved a new tri-weekly train between Puri and Koraput to improve connectivity in Odisha. It will boost…

2 months agoMay 14, 2026

Nagpur Airport to be modernised: New terminal, runway expansion, cargo boost – All you need to know

According to the PIB release, the Cabinet sanctioned the extension of the lease period of land owned by the Airports…

2 months agoMay 14, 2026

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New express train announced on Purvanchal-Delhi route to connect key UP cities – Check full route here

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced a new express train between Purvanchal and Delh, via the northern Ganga corridor. This…

2 months agoMay 14, 2026

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Newly launched train on Dohrighat–Aunrihar route will soon reach Varanasi — All you need to know

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has flagged off a new passenger train service between Dohrighat and Aunrihar. The new service is…

2 months agoMay 12, 2026

‘Build trains to every Panchayat’: Vembu predicts ’10-15 year economic boom’ after Vaishnaw’s railway pitch

Sridhar Vembu backed Union Minister Vaishnaw Ashwini’s claims about switching out flights with trains, given the boom in Indian Railways…

2 months agoMay 12, 2026

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Bullet Trains over Planes? Why Ashwini Vaishnaw is warning airline investors

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday that high-speed rail corridors between Mumbai–Pune and Hyderabad–Bengaluru will dominate air travel, making…

2 months agoMay 12, 2026

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Big boost for Mumbaikers: New Suburban Railway Station planned between Thane and Mulund to ease rush in Mumbai local trains

Mumbai Local trains: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has finally granted in-principle approval for the construction of the new suburban station…

2 months agoMay 9, 2026

Every day, about 9.29 lakh tickets are booked through the app. Of these, 7.2 lakh are unreserved tickets (including platform tickets) and 2.09 lakh are reserved tickets, as per PIB data.

Indian Railways to retire 40-year-old booking system: Here is how your ticket-buying experience changes

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday chaired a review meeting at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi, directing officials to ensure…

2 months agoMay 8, 2026

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Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Launched:Travel time will cut to less than 5 hours, When will passenger service begin?

The train, which earlier ran between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now operate up to Jammu Tawi,…

3 months agoApril 30, 2026

Google’s $15 billion data centre to turn Visakhapatnam into AI hub, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that India’s digital infrastructure is growing at a fast pace, noting that Visakhapatnam is poised…

3 months agoApril 28, 2026

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Major boost for Bangalore–Mumbai travellers as Vaishnaw announces new superfast train and Vande Bharat sleeper —Check route details

Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the new Vande Bharat Sleeper and Superfast train between Mumbai and Bangalore. Check train details here.

3 months agoApril 26, 2026

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₹90,000 Crore rail boost for Odisha: Brahmapur Station set for ₹300 Crore upgrade, Khurda–Balangir Line nears completion

Massive railway infrastructure push in Odisha enhances connectivity, boosts freight movement, and supports regional development through modernised stations and railway…

3 months agoApril 20, 2026

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