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Union Budget 2025: ₹2.52 Lakh Crore Allocated for Indian Railways, 200 New Vande Bharat Trains Announced

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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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Reveals Madurai–Thoothukudi BG Line Scrapped Over TN Government Opposition

Chennai, January10, 2025: In a surprising turn of events, Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced on Friday that the much-anticipated 143.5-km broad-gauge (BG) railway line connecting Madurai to Thoothukudi via Aruppukottai has been scrapped due to opposition from the Tamil Nadu state government. This development has left the future of the project uncertain, despite […]

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12,000 General Coaches to Improve the Accessibility of Economically Weaker Sections: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi ,11 December : The Ministry of Railways, led by Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced several initiatives that are aimed at improving passenger convenience, ensuring safety, and promoting transparency in recruitment. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Shri Vaishnaw detailed these measures as part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. To […]

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