Explained: Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 and its impact on Indian Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised that the Bill intends to bring efficiency to Indian Railways while simplifying its legal framework by merging… 10 months agoDecember 5, 2024
From 10,000 additional general coaches to station redevelopment- Here’s how Indian Railways plans to enhance passenger experience Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that 1,300 stations will be rebuilt, with project costs ranging between Rs 100 crore and Rs 800… 10 months agoDecember 4, 2024
Indian Railways reports 29 train accidents in 8 months; Govt cites equipment failures, sabotage as key causes Reiterating the government’s dedication, Vaishnaw stated: “Safety is accorded the highest priority on Indian Railways.” 10 months agoDecember 3, 2024
Hygienic measures taken by Indian Railways that might put you at ease These initiatives include sourcing meals from designated Base Kitchens which are well-equipped with modern facilities. 10 months agoNovember 30, 2024
Indian Railways safety: Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights need for capital for major infra repairs in Konkan Railway To meet the expenditure, the Ministry of Railways has approached the five shareholders of KRCL—Ministry of Railways, Government of Maharashtra,… 10 months agoNovember 29, 2024
Five-member panel formed to address safety concerns of new Pamban bridge: Ashwini Vaishnaw The bridge has been inspected by the Commissioner of Railway Safety Circle as part of a routine survey and he… 10 months agoNovember 29, 2024
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw denies reports of delays in Vande Bharat sleeper trains due to design issues Addressing the media on Thursday, Vaishnaw made it clear that there was no issue with the Russian firm Transmashholding (TMH),… 10 months agoNovember 29, 2024
Indian Railways manufacturing 280 kmph high-speed trains at Rs 28 crore each: Check out the features here Vaishnaw briefed the Parliament on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, India’s first bullet train venture being executed with Japan’s… 10 months agoNovember 27, 2024
Delay in Kerala rail projects: Railway Minister Vaishnaw tells CM Pinarayi Vijayan to speed up land acquisition The Kerala government has acquired only 64 hectares of land out of the 470 hectares required for various rail projects.… 10 months agoNovember 27, 2024
Mumbai CSMT redevelopment: Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Rs 16,240 crore boost for rail infrastructure Vaishnaw emphasised the comprehensive redevelopment efforts for 132 stations across the country, with CSMT being a flagship project reflecting the… 11 months agoNovember 16, 2024
Ashwini Vaishnaw hails Dedicated Freight Corridor as ‘jewel of Indian Railways’ Highlighting its importance, he pointed out that around 350 goods trains are currently operating on the corridor, resulting in enhanced… 11 months agoNovember 15, 2024
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw meets passengers at New Delhi station, review amenities during festive rush – Watch The initiative was taken by the minister to ensure smooth operations and well-ordered crowd management as a large number of… 11 months agoNovember 2, 2024
Indian Railways’ massive action plan for Cyclone ‘Dana’ – Here’s what they’re doing To manage the cyclone’s potential fallout, dedicated 24/7 war rooms have been established at key locations including Bhubaneswar and Garden… 11 months agoOctober 24, 2024
Union Cabinet sanctions infrastructure projects for border areas of Punjab, Rajasthan, and National Maritime Heritage Complex This initiative has been taken with an investment of Rs 4,406 crore to enhance rural livelihoods and boost connectivity with… 12 months agoOctober 9, 2024
‘No plans to privatise Indian Railways,’ says Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Vaishnaw underlined a major transformation of the railways in the upcoming five years with trains like Namo Bharat, Vande Bharat… 12 months agoOctober 5, 2024
West Bengal to benefit from Rs 60,000 crore railway investment, Ashwini Vaishnaw urges state support for pending projects Vaishnaw discussed the challenges faced in progressing 26 km of Metro railway projects due to land-related issues, emphasising the need… 12 months agoOctober 2, 2024
Derailment of coal-loaded train near Vrindavan linked to maintenance issues, says preliminary report The report held the Carriage and Wagon (C&W) mechanical department responsible for the derailment of 26 wagons on September 18,… 1 year agoSeptember 25, 2024
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw vows strict action against stone-pelting on trains In response to a recent stone-pelting incident involving the Mahabodhi Express near Mirzapur station, where a stone struck the guard’s… 1 year agoSeptember 24, 2024
Indian Railways: When is India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train launching? Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals timeline
