Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday (March 2) listed out the transformational initiatives taken by the Railways in the last 10 years of the Narendra Modi government. Vaishnaw said that the construction of the world’s highest railway bridge – the Chenab bridge, and the development of the first under-river water tunnel for the Kolkata metro […]
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PM Modi’s focus on Railways to bridge development gap in West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the significance of Indian railways in the historical narrative of West Bengal. He also stated that a loss of interest in the contribution towards the development after the independence resulted in a drop of the railway-promoted infrastructure. Government’s Enhanced Investment in Bengal’s Rail Infrastructure Addressing a gathering in […]
India to export Vande Bharat trains soon? Over 1,000 Amrit Bharat trains to be made in coming years, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India will be manufacturing at least 1,000 new-generation Amrit Bharat trains in the following years. He highlighted ongoing efforts to develop trains capable of operating at speeds reaching 250 kmph. India to export Vande Bharat trains Vaishnaw mentioned that the Railways has initiated the process for exporting Vande […]
Indian Railways revises timings of Bengaluru-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express train – Check route, timetable and more
Indian Railways has revised the timings of Bengaluru-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express train. The Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru Cantonment and Coimbatore will run with revised timings with effect from March 11. The departure time for the train will be delayed by 2 hours and 25 minutes, while the return journey will commence 40 minutes later. […]
Indian Railways to extend Indore-Chandigarh Express route! Direct train connectivity from Himachal to Prayagraj – Check timetable here
Attention railway passengers! The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur, on Friday, announced a significant development for devotees from Himachal Pradesh travelling to the sacred city of Prayagraj. The extension of the Indore-Chandigarh Express to Una, Himachal Pradesh, has been approved by the Indian Railways, facilitating direct travel to Prayagraj. Thakur also reiterated […]
Indian Railways’ success story in freight transportation: Marks remarkable growth by surpassing target
Indian Railways accomplished a cumulative freight loading of 1434.01 million metric tons (MT) between April 2023 and February 2024, surpassing last year’s loading of 1367.5 MT by approximately 66.51 MT. This translates to a significant improvement over the corresponding period of the previous year. Moreover, Railways recorded earnings of Rs. 1,55,557.1 crore during this period, […]
New Delhi, Ayodhya Cantt, Varanasi among 150 railway stations to receive FSSAI’s ‘Eat Right Station’ certification – Know what it means
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has declared that it has granted the ‘Eat Right Station’ certification to 150 railway stations, underscoring their commitment to ensuring safe, hygienic, and nutritious food choices for travelers. According to a statement from the health ministry, “The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s Eat […]
Indian Railways’ tweet showcases scenic charm of Kundapura in Karnataka – Take a look
Indian Railways recently shared a mesmerising glimpse of a train passing via scenic beauty of Kundapura, Karnataka on its social media platform X, formerly known as twitter. The picture showcases a train gracefully passing through a breathtaking green landscape and tranquil waters. The tweet captured the essence of the picturesque journey through lush greenery and […]
Indian Railways takes strict action against loco pilot after train runs driverless from Jammu to Punjab
The Northern Railways has taken strict action against a loco pilot after a freight train, under his charge, ran unmanned for approximately 70 kilometers from Jammu’s Kathua to Punjab’s Ucchi Bassi. The railway authorities deemed the incident a result of “negligence”, highlighting the potential for a major catastrophe that could have resulted in loss of […]
Indian Railways’ longest rail tunnel electrification with state-of-the-art technology – Details here
Indian Railways is on an electrification mission for a 42-kilometer long stretch including the longest rail tunnel spanning 12.8 kilometers, at Pir Panjal range on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link. This project marks a significant development in the construction of the Jammu-Udhampur-Katra-Quazigund-Baramulla Railway line, which is hailed as the largest construction of a mountain railway line […]
Meerut Metro Milestone: First trainset arrives at NCRTC depot in Ghaziabad! Here’s all about connecting route
The first trainset of Meerut Metro reached the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) Depot in Ghaziabad’s Duhai on Wednesday. To establish a robust public transportation system in the metropolitan city, the trainset of three indigenous cars was transported on large trailers and was unloaded for assembly and testing process. “The Made-in-India Meerut Metro trainsets, […]
Jharkhand: Train runs over passengers in Jamatara, 2 confirmed dead, says SDM
In a tragic accident in Jharkhand, a train reportedly ran over people in Jamtara on Wednesday. Initially, there were reports of 12 casualties, officials have so far confirmed the death of two individuals. The area comes under the Asansol railway division in the Jamtara district. As per ANI, medical teams and ambulance have been rushed […]