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Railway Minister dedicates six railway facilities in Bihar

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today inaugurated six rail facilities in Bihar including flagging off the weekly Motihari-Anand Vihar Champaran Satyagrah…

Updated: June 10, 2016 9:05 pm

Everyone will get confirmed railway ticket by 2020: Suresh Prabhu

Asserting that the Indian Railways is trying it best to provide world class facilities to the passengers, Union Railways Minister…

Updated: June 10, 2016 1:05 pm

Suresh Prabhu urges state govts to join hands with Railways

Stating that West Bengal occupies a “strategic position” in the country, Prabhu said the ministry would help with its resources…

June 9, 2016 8:33 pm

PM Narendra Modi championing cause of India worldwide: Suresh Prabhu

BJP leader and Union Minister Suresh Prabhu today said PM Modi is championing the cause of India worldwide and is…

June 9, 2016 8:07 pm

Indian Railways to invest $140 billion in infrastructure in 5 years: Suresh Prabhu

Indian Railways will invest $140 billion over the next five years in infrastructure and improving the mobility of its services.

Updated: June 9, 2016 6:50 pm

Prabhu stresses on Railways infrastructure development in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee who held a joint press conference with Suresh Prabhu at state secretariat Nabanna requested him to send a…

June 9, 2016 6:05 pm

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State governments should join hands with Indian Railways to develop stations: Suresh Prabhu

Indian Railway minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu today said that he wants state governments to join hands with the Railways for…

June 9, 2016 5:58 pm

Indian Railways’ goes green: Installs bottle recycling machine at Mumbai’s Churchgate station

Giving boost to PM Modi’s ‘Swachh Bharat’ scheme, Indian Railways has put up a ‘Swachh Bharat Recycle Machine’, which is…

Updated: June 10, 2016 11:29 am

Indian Railways to provide baby food at stations under Janani Sewa scheme

In a move that will help mothers who are travelling, railways today launched a facility to provide baby food at…

June 8, 2016 10:06 pm

Suresh Prabhu lays foundation stone for 8 rail projects in Gujarat

Railway Minister Minister Suresh Prabhu here today laid foundation stone for eight different rail projects, including the much awaited line…

Updated: June 7, 2016 10:03 pm

Thumbs up for Suresh Prabhu’s railways from aam-aadmi, but PM Modi wants much more

Thumbs up for Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu from aam-aadmi! On MyGov.in, a portal run by the government of India, PM…

Updated: June 8, 2016 11:12 am

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Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flags off IRCTC’s Tiger Express on World Environment Day

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today flagged off IRCTC’s Tiger Express, a semi-luxury tourist train launched to spread awareness among people…

Updated: June 6, 2016 11:03 am

Control human population to tackle environment issues: Suresh Prabhu

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today made a strong pitch for controlling human population to tackle environmental issues and to reduce…

June 6, 2016 3:05 am

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu: Andhra Pradesh to have 2 high-speed rail lines with foreign collaboration

High-speed railway lines would be built between Visakhapatnam-Chennai and Bengaluru-Amaravati in collaboration with foreign countries, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said…

June 4, 2016 7:10 pm

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Suresh Prabhu, Satyanarayana Chowdary elected to Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Y Satyanarayana Chowdary have been elected unanimously…

Updated: June 3, 2016 4:50 pm

Suresh Prabhu-led Indian Railways plans to boost revenue receipts in these 5 ways

Suresh Prabhu discusses the steps that the Railway Ministry is taking to increase Indian Railways’ revenue.

Updated: June 3, 2016 11:57 am

We are redoubling efforts to raise revenue: Suresh Prabhu

Railway minister Suresh Prabhu discusses the steps being taken to increase the national transporter’s revenue and optimise its operational expenses,…

Updated: June 3, 2016 7:26 am

Crossing 8% growth barrier should not be difficult: Suresh Prabhu

With the government policies like ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’ being in place, crossing 8 per cent growth barrier…

Updated: June 2, 2016 10:27 pm

Indian Railways, Haryana to form JV for implementing rail projects

Indian Railways today joined hands with Haryana seeking speedy execution of viable rail projects in the state in a joint…

June 2, 2016 10:13 pm

Suresh Prabhu seeks Swiss support for George Fernandes Institute of Tunnel Technology

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu urged Switzerland for support so that the upcoming George Fernandes Institute of Tunnel Technology in Goa…

June 2, 2016 7:32 am

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Suresh Prabhu files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh

Railway minister Suresh Prabhu today filed his nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat from Andhra Pradesh as the TDP-BJP alliance…

May 31, 2016 1:36 pm

Central Railway asks NGOs to help in toilet upkeep at local train stations

Railways has planned to improve toilet facilities at 48 suburban train stations in the metropolis, for which it has asked…

May 30, 2016 7:36 pm

National Rail Museum to have light and sound show

The National Rail Museum will start hosting a light and sound show and install musical fountains to attract more footfalls…

May 29, 2016 4:03 pm

Railways plans executive order route for fare panel

Convinced that a move towards market-based pricing of rail passenger services can’t be put off indefinitely, the rail ministry has…

Updated: May 27, 2016 7:15 am

Narendra Modi to flag off Indian Railways train services to Mizoram, Manipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will flag off passenger train services to Mizoram and Manipur on the newly-laid broad…

May 26, 2016 10:50 pm

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First bullet train to run in India by 2023, says Suresh Prabhu

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today said the first bullet train will run in India in 2023 heralding a new era…

May 26, 2016 8:21 pm

Suresh Prabhu’s Indian Railways launches week-long drive to showcase achievements

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu led Indian Railways will launch week long celebrations ‘ Rail Humsafar Saptaah’ from today to highlight…

Updated: May 26, 2016 11:26 am

Indian Railways launch RO-RO service to attract more loadings

Railways today launched a new service ‘Ro-Ro’ to carry loaded trucks on goods train in a bid to attract more…

May 25, 2016 9:16 pm

‘Rail Hamsafar Saptaah’ to celebrate NDA government’s achievements

The Railway Ministry Tuesday announced a week-long “Rail Hamsafar Saptaah” to highlight its achievements during the two years of BJP-led…

May 24, 2016 9:57 pm

Warning system for road users at rail level crossings soon

To enhance safety at level crossings, railways today launched field trials of warning system for road users as well as…

May 23, 2016 8:58 pm

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Vikalp: Indian railways offer alternate train accommodation to passengers

To help passengers using reserved accommodation, railways today extended alternative train accommodation system for five major routes connecting Howrah, Mumbai,…

May 23, 2016 7:07 pm

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurates 5 new Indian Railways activities from New AC Weekly Express to VIKALP scheme

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated five new Indian Railways activities today through video conferencing from Mumbai.

Updated: May 23, 2016 7:01 pm

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Indian Railways commission Wi-Fi service at 3 more stations

Expanding the high-speed internet network facility, Indian Railways today launched Google’s free Wi-Fi service at Patna, Ranchi and Visakhapatnam railway…

May 20, 2016 11:17 pm

Indian Railways earmark special provision for environment in all projects

Giving top priority for clean environment, railways has decided to earmark one per cent of estimated cost of any project…

May 16, 2016 9:43 pm

Joint Venture company with Karnataka to be set up in 3 months for Indian Railways projects: Suresh Prabhu

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today said a joint venture company in partnership with the Karnataka government will be set…

Updated: May 15, 2016 6:43 pm

To enhance revenue, increase train speed, Indian Railways sets up two new directorates

Indian Railways has set up two new directorates to enhance revenue and increase train speed considerably as part the public…

Updated: May 12, 2016 10:13 pm

Indian Railways to revamp 400 stations into cities’ new icons: Suresh Prabhu

Around 400 railway stations across the country will be revamped into iconic structures as a station is a starting point…

May 11, 2016 4:15 pm

Railways need massive investment, says Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today said the need of the hour in the public transporter is massive investment and new…

May 10, 2016 5:16 pm

Rs 94,000 crore is capital expenditure, said Indian Railways, a quarter of it only on paper

Almost 15 per cent capex, or Rs 15,081 crore, shown by the Railways in 2015-16 represents work done by joint…

Updated: May 10, 2016 10:35 am

Indian railways attracts Rs 42,000-crore FDI: Govt

Government today said Indian railways has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) to the tune of Rs 42,000 crore and will…

May 6, 2016 11:11 pm

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Railways launches first diesel locomotive with AC vaccum toilet for train drivers

It cost about Rs 17.5 lakh to provide the air-conditioned vacuum toilet with bio digester in the diesel locomotive.

May 6, 2016 8:25 pm

WiFi in 400 railway stations by next year; fastest speed among public WiFis in the world: Suresh Prabhu

Suresh Prabhu said: We are tying up with Google for providing WiFi at 400 railways stations across the country.

May 6, 2016 4:28 pm

Drought in Uttar Pradesh: We do not want to do politics over water, says Suresh Prabhu

After Uttar Pradesh government rejected the Centre’s offer to send a train carrying water to drought-hit Bundelkhand, Railway Minister Suresh…

May 5, 2016 10:23 pm

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New train services from Agartala to Delhi, Kolkata this month

New train services from Agartala to Delhi and Kolkata will be introduced after May 20 this month, an official said…

May 5, 2016 3:56 pm

Government faces embarrassment in Lok Sabha over absence of Ministers

Government today faced embarrassment in Lok Sabha when a question relating to Railway Ministry was taken up but both Minister…

May 4, 2016 2:59 pm

Govt working on Indian Railways faster trains with facilities: Suresh Prabhu

The government is working to bring faster trains with more facilities while trying to meet the diverse expectations of the…

Updated: May 2, 2016 8:45 pm

Indian Railways: Ticket cancellation now possible via SMS, phones on 139; Suresh Prabhu flags off features

With the Indian Railways rolling out yet another user friendly feature, passengers can now cancel confirmed train tickets booked at…

Updated: April 29, 2016 5:12 pm

India’s expenditure on railways to exceed China’s in a decade: Suresh Prabhu

Suresh Prabhu feels that in the coming years the only two countries that will spend massively on railways are India…

April 29, 2016 4:22 pm

Suresh Prabhu defends bullet train for Indian Railways, says it will bring new technology

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday defended the bullet train project for and said it will…

April 27, 2016 7:50 pm

Is there a deliberate misinformation campaign on bullet trains, asks Suresh Prabhu

Responding to a series of questions during Question Hour on slow speed of trains, Suresh Prabhu wondered whether there was…

April 27, 2016 2:12 pm

Working to restructure, rejuvenate Indian Railways: Suresh Prabhu

Committing to restructure and rejuvenate the cash-strapped railways, Minister Suresh Prabhu today said he is looking for new funding avenues,…

April 26, 2016 9:14 pm

Empty coach derails between Lower Parel Railway station & Elphinstone; Western line of Mumbai Suburban Railway affected

Railway ministry plans to invest Rs 40,000 cr in Mumbai: Suresh Prabhu

The minister said he has recently held a meeting with Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in this regard.

April 22, 2016 4:37 pm

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Indian Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu announces elevated corridors for Mumbai local trains

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today announced a collaboration between the Centre and the Maharashtra government for several projects, including…

Updated: April 21, 2016 9:28 pm

Outcomes of efforts to modernise Indian Railways overwhelming: Suresh Prabhu

Initial outcomes of efforts to modernise Indian Railways are “overwhelming” but they are just a “trailer” and its improvised version…

Updated: November 21, 2016 2:21 pm

Suresh Prabhu to meet financial fraternity on Indian Railways funding options

Indian Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu will meet top officials of leading financial institutions and brokerages tomorrow to discuss ways to…

April 20, 2016 10:16 pm