Bhopal– At the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaffirmed Indian Railways’ commitment to achieving 100% electrification and transitioning to renewable energy sources. Addressing investors and stakeholders via video conferencing from Rail Bhawan, he emphasized the government’s goal of making Indian Railways a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030. A major […]
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New Delhi, 23 Feb 2025 – During the evening hours on Saturday, Railway operated 5 Unreserved trains to Prayag from the New Delhi station, catering to the surge in crowds for the weekend. Continuous monitoring of ticket sales and crowd is being done at the highest level. Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways was […]
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New Delhi, February 1, 2025 – The Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has hailed the Union Budget 2025-26 as “amazing,” emphasizing the government’s continued focus on railway expansion, modernization, and safety. With a ₹2.52 lakh crore allocation for the railways—matching last year’s record budget—the sector is set to undergo a major transformation. Major Railway […]
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New Delhi, January 31, 2025: The Ministry of Railways has launched ‘SwaRail’ SuperApp, a comprehensive digital platform that integrates multiple railway services into a single application. Currently available in beta testing, the app is accessible for download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The final public release will follow after successful trials and […]
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New Delhi : Indian Railways has reached a remarkable milestone by upgrading over 23,000 track kilometres to support train speeds of up to 130 km/h. In addition, more than 54,000 track kilometres have been enhanced to allow speeds of up to 110 km/h. This large-scale modernization initiative is a significant step toward improving the speed, […]
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Prayagraj, January 23, 2025- Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics, and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, shared key insights during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He emphasized India’s growing trust factor, technological advancements, and transformative economic policies under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India’s Trust Factor in Foreign Policy and […]
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New Delhi : Dense fog has blanketed northern parts of India, severely affecting train services and causing significant delays. The Indian Railways has reported that at least 10 Delhi-bound trains are running behind schedule due to low visibility. Among the delayed trains are prominent services like the Duronto Express, Farakka Express, Kaifiyat Express, and Sampark […]
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New Delhi : The movement of several trains has been severely impacted as dense fog blankets the Delhi-NCR region, significantly reducing visibility. The prevailing weather conditions have disrupted train schedules, causing inconvenience to passengers. According to a statement by Indian Railways, as many as 12 Delhi-bound trains have been delayed by up to two hours, […]
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Prayagraj, 12-01-2024– Union Minister of Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has inaugurated several key initiatives to enhance Indian Railways’ readiness for Maha Kumbh 2025 in the Prayagraj region. These measures aim to provide safe, seamless, and technologically advanced services for millions of pilgrims. Key Announcements and Inaugurations: 1.Launch of the Kumbh War Room: •A dedicated War […]
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CHITTARANJAN, 12.01.2025 – Ms. Roopa Srinivasan, Member Finance, Railway Board/New Delhi & ex-officio Secretary to Government of India visited Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) on 12th January 2025. During her visit, Ms. Srinivasan commenced her itinerary at Ganapati Hut and proceeded to inspect Shop Nos. 16 and 19. During the visit, she flagged off the 500th […]
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