New Delhi, 15.01.2026 : Ashok Kumar Verma, General Manager, Northern Railway, conferred the 70th Vishisht Rail Seva Puruskar today at a dignified ceremony held at the National Railway Museum, Chanakyapuri. The awards recognize the exemplary dedication, hard work, and outstanding contribution of railway employees toward the smooth functioning and development of the rail network. During […]
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New Delhi, January 14: Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in freight transportation, setting a new operational record through its Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network. By handling an unprecedented number of freight train interchanges in a single day, the railways have further strengthened India’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure. On January 5, 2026, the […]
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New Delhi: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday presented the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar (2025) to 100 outstanding railway officials, along with 26 Shields awarded to Railway Zones for excellence across multiple performance categories. The awards ceremony was held at the India International […]
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New Delhi, January 3, 2026: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday inspected India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station, marking a major milestone in the modernization of long-distance rail travel. During the visit, the Minister carried out a detailed review of […]
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New Delhi, November 7, 2025 — The Ministry of Railways today joined the nation in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram” with patriotic enthusiasm and unity. A special event, organized at Rail Bhawan in line with the Ministry of Culture’s nationwide celebration, was graced by Union Minister for Railways, Information & […]
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New Delhi, October 28, 2025: In light of the approaching Cyclone ‘Montha’, Union Minister for Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, held a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials from South Central Railway (SCR) and East Coast Railway (ECoR) to assess preparedness and response mechanisms. The meeting, conducted through video conferencing, focused […]
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New Delhi , October 24, 2025 — To ensure a safe and comfortable return journey for passengers after the Chhath Puja festivities, Indian Railways has announced 6,181 special trains connecting major destinations across India. The initiative is part of Railways’ comprehensive festive operations plan, designed to manage massive passenger movement as people travel back to […]
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New Delhi, October 23, 2025: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, today reviewed passenger movement during the festive season at the Railway Board War Room in New Delhi. The Minister highlighted the use of real-time monitoring systems and mini control rooms at major stations, enabling coordination across the […]
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Bihar– Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary jointly inaugurated seven new trains for Bihar on 29 September 2025. The launch includes three Amrit Bharat Express trains and four passenger services, giving Bihar a total of 26 Amrit Bharat Express services out of 30 nationwide. The newly introduced Amrit Bharat […]
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New Delhi– The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), in collaboration with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), organized a seminar on Human Resource (HR) management today at Northern Railway Headquarters, Baroda House, New Delhi. The seminar focused on contemporary HR issues, best practices, and emerging trends, with a special emphasis on strengthening HR management […]
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