New Delhi, 18 March 2025: Indian Railways (IR) is committed to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emitter Status ahead of commitment for Bharat. Scope-I is Carbon emissions is categorized into ‘Direct Emissions’. IR has made significant strides in reducing direct emissions by way of game changer step of shift from diesel traction to electric traction. IR […]
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Prayagraj: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the achievements and future plans of Indian Railways during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. He emphasized that Indian Railways is providing safe, high-quality services at affordable fares while strengthening its global presence and financial position. Indian Railways […]
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New Delhi: As the festive season of Holi approaches, Northern Railways (Delhi Division) has introduced a series of measures to ensure smooth operations and effective crowd management at major railway stations. The initiative aims to cater to the anticipated surge in passengers traveling during this period. The railway authorities have issued a public advisory detailing […]
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New Delhi, March 10, 2025: Today, the Rajya Sabha passed a landmark bill aimed at streamlining and modernizing railway operations in India. Addressing the House, Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized the bill’s role in empowering field offices, enhancing efficiency, and reinforcing cooperative federalism. The Minister expressed gratitude to […]
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New Delhi : With the festival of Holi approaching, people working away from home are preparing to travel back to their hometowns to celebrate with their families. Recognizing the increased demand for travel during this period, Indian Railways has introduced special Holi trains to ensure a smoother and more comfortable journey for passengers. This initiative […]
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New Delhi, 27th February 2025: Hon’ble Railway Minister, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, undertook a morning visit to Prayagraj to personally review Indian Railways’ extensive preparations for Mahakumbh 2025. Recognising the scale and significance of this grand religious gathering, he visited various stations under North Central Railway (NCR), North Eastern Railway (NER), and Northern Railway (NR) to […]
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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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