‘Factually incorrect’: Ashwini Vaishnaw counters Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘misinformation’ on 2024 general elections Vaishnaw highlighted India’s successful conduct of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with over 640 million voters participating. He underscored the… 2 years agoJanuary 13, 2025
Northeast rail boost: Ashwini Vaishnaw launches 3 new trains- All you need to know about routes, fares, and stoppages The newly introduced Tinsukia-Naharlagun-Tinsukia Express is a major addition to the region’s railway network. Covering a distance of 225 km… 2 years agoJanuary 3, 2025
Indian Railways set to roll out new train timetable on January 1 – Check out the major initiatives for 2025 ‘Trains at a Glance’ (TAG) is an essential resource for passengers, offering detailed information about train schedules, routes, and stations. 2 years agoDecember 29, 2024
Indian Railways completes track circuiting at over 6000 stations, boosting passenger safety Track circuiting is a safety mechanism that uses electrical circuits to verify track occupancy, ensuring that a particular section of… 2 years agoDecember 29, 2024
Indian Railways adopts accrual-based accounting, aims for greater financial transparency The ICAI ARF developed a Transaction-Based Accrual Accounting System that facilitated the transition and the preparation of financial statements for… 2 years agoDecember 22, 2024
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calls for threefold boost in safety and innovation to modernise rail infrastructure While addressing the 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar ceremony on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam, the minister highlighted the importance of… 2 years agoDecember 22, 2024
Kolkata Metro suffered Rs 1,376 crore loss over 3 years – Here’s how govt plans to address the ongoing dip Minister Vaishnaw clarified that Kolkata Metro does not maintain income and expenditure records on a line-by-line basis. As a result,… 2 years agoDecember 21, 2024
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Govt places orders for tunnel boring machines to construct 21 km under sea tunnel Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared this information in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Friday while he was… 2 years agoDecember 21, 2024
Will Indian Railways remove cancellation charges on IRCTC waiting tickets? Ashwini Vaishnaw answers Vaishnaw explained that waitlisted tickets are issued to manage vacant berths resulting from the cancellation of confirmed or RAC tickets… 2 years agoDecember 13, 2024
Indian Railways’ new integrated track monitoring system- What it is and how it works? The Indian Railways plans to invest nearly Rs 180 crore to deploy ITMS vehicles across all 17 railway zones. 2 years agoDecember 12, 2024
Railways (Amendment) Bill passed in Lok Sabha, Ashwini Vaishnaw assures no privatisation of Indian Railways The amendment in the Railways Bill seeks to streamline governance and decision-making within Indian Railways by granting the Railway Board… 2 years agoDecember 11, 2024
Indian Railways sanctions Rs 509 crore for two flyovers in Odisha The development will take place under the Energy, Mineral, and Cement Corridor Scheme, which focuses on boosting railway infrastructure across… 2 years agoDecember 9, 2024
India’s first Hyperloop Test Track complete, Ashwini Vaishnaw shares update – Here’s how it will revolutionise travel Hyperloop is an ultra-fast, eco-friendly transportation system. It features pods that travel at remarkable speeds—up to 1,207 km/h—inside low-pressure tubes. 2 years agoDecember 6, 2024
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… 2 years 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… 2 years 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.” 2 years 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. 2 years 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,… 2 years agoNovember 29, 2024
Indian Railways to retire 40-year-old booking system: Here is how your ticket-buying experience changes
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Launched:Travel time will cut to less than 5 hours, When will passenger service begin?
Google’s $15 billion data centre to turn Visakhapatnam into AI hub, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Major boost for Bangalore–Mumbai travellers as Vaishnaw announces new superfast train and Vande Bharat sleeper —Check route details
₹90,000 Crore rail boost for Odisha: Brahmapur Station set for ₹300 Crore upgrade, Khurda–Balangir Line nears completion
