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World-class railway station is being made: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects Jodhpur Railway Station reconstruction newKerala.com - Published 3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Railway Minister Vaishnaw, seeks boost for rail projects newKerala.com - Published 1 week ago
No bar on Mangalsutra and Janivara in railway exam today, says Karnataka minister V Somanna Union Minister V Somanna clarified that religious symbols are permitted at a Railway Board exam. This follows concerns about a previous ban on items like Mangalsutra. Complaints from MPs and.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Pakistan Railway Stations Handed Over To Army, Soldier Desks Set Up The Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi said that soldier desks at all railway stations have been established, adding that all logistics of Pakistan Railways are now at the disposal of the Pakistan armed.. Zee News - Published 2 weeks ago
Mumbai: Submarine points to ensure waterlogging doesn’t hinder train ops Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces the innovation as well as state-of-the-art signalling system Kavach 5.0 Mid-Day - Published on April 12, 2025
1 lakh 73 thousand crore worth of rail projects sanctioned for Maharashtra till now: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw newKerala.com - Published on April 11, 2025
Center announces Rs 4,819 cr investment to transform Maharashtra's railway Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a Rs 4,819 crore project to double the Gondia-Balharshah railway line in Maharashtra, enhancing connectivity between North and South India. The project.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 11, 2025
Massive Boost For Mumbai Local Train Network: 238 New AC Trains To Join Suburban Fleet, Announces Railway Minister Union Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a joint press conference today where the leaders shared key decisions taken for the public. Zee News - Published on April 11, 2025
Local Cuisine To Be Available In More Trains, Says Railway Minister Vaishnaw During the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, Vaishnaw said the railways has done an important experiment in Southern Railways to make sure that local cuisine is served to the passengers. Zee News - Published on April 2, 2025
Rail Accidents Came Down To 81 In FY25: Ashwini Vaishnaw Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said there has been a very significant improvement in railway safety.  Zee News - Published on April 2, 2025
Lalu Prasad Yadav seeks discharge in IRCTC case claiming lack of evidence Former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has appealed to the Rouse Avenue Court to drop charges against him in the IRCTC corruption case, citing a lack of evidence. The CBI alleges that Yadav received.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 30, 2025
Ashwini Vaishnaw provides big update, Indian Railways caught 2.16 crore ticketless passengers in 2023-24, earned Rs... Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said this in a written reply while responding to questions raised by some members regarding the number of passengers caught without ticket during 2023-24 and other.. DNA - Published on March 28, 2025
Indian Railways Earns Rs 562 Cr From 2.16 Cr Ticketless Passengers In 2023-24: Vaishnaw Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said this in a written reply while responding to questions raised by some members regarding the number of passengers caught without ticket during 2023-24 and other.. Zee News - Published on March 26, 2025	Railways will procure 238 local trains for Mumbai, says Ashwini Vaishnaw The Railway Minister said that the upgrade of Mumbai local trains was good news for Mumbaikars, who had been waiting long to hear it. "We are glad to announce that the procurement of 238 new local.. Mid-Day - Published on March 19, 2025
Bihar: ED quizzes ex-CM Rabri, son Tej Pratap in land-for-jobs scam An Enforcement Directorate team interrogated ex-Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and her son Tej Pratap Yadav for over four hours in connection to a money laundering case linked to the land-for-jobs.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2025	Compared to Lalu era, train mishaps down 90%: Ashwini Vaishnaw Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted significant improvements in railway safety, reducing accidents from an average of one per day to 30 annually. He also noted successful exports of.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2025
Decide on Rs 5 crore for woman in vegetative state after 2017 crash, HC tells rail mantri The Bombay High Court has requested the Railway Minister to consider a Rs 5 crore settlement for Nidhi Jethmalani, who has been in a persistent vegetative state since a 2017 accident involving a.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2025	13,000 more general tickets than daily average sold at NDLS on stampede day: Vaishnaw On Feb 15, New Delhi railway station sold 13,000 more general tickets than average, coinciding with a tragic crowd rush resulting in 18 deaths. Despite operating five special trains, the rush exceeded.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 13, 2025
'Will be useful for...': Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Elon Musk's Starlink to India Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday welcomed Elon Musk's Starlink to India and said it will help railway projects in remote areas of the country. DNA - Published on March 12, 2025	80 passenger trains to be on standby in 60 busy stations during festival season for crowd management Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha that around 80 passenger trains will be kept on standby at 60 stations during festive occasions to manage crowd surges. A strict ticketing policy.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 10, 2025
'Attempts to divide society': Ashwini Vaishnaw slams Stalin's 'Hindi swallowing languages' claim; nudges Rahul Gandhi for response Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw responded to Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's claim that Hindi imposition has eroded numerous North Indian regional languages, criticizing the CM's attempt to divide.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2025	Railways Operated More Than 16,000 Trains During Maha Kumbh: Ashwini Vaishnaw More than 16,000 trains were operated for the Maha Kumbh that carried around five crore devotees to the pilgrimage, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said here on Thursday. Zee News - Published on February 27, 2025
Delhi court summons Lalu, family in 'land for jobs' scam A Delhi court has summoned ex-railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and their children in connection with the 'land-for-jobs' scam. The judge highlighted the involvement of Lalu's.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 25, 2025	Matsyagandha Express gets a fresh start with brand-new coaches Commuter who escaped injury on old train felicitated as upgraded LHB coaches roll out. mid-day highlighted Kole’s ordeal, and the videos and story were picked up by Udupi MP Kota Srinivas Poojary,.. Mid-Day - Published on February 21, 2025
Don't want foreign funding in Indian democratic system: Prakash Karat Prakash Karat, senior CPI(M) leader, called for a ban on foreign funding in India's democratic system, criticizing the BJP government’s handling of US deportations of Indian citizens. He also.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 17, 2025	Railway Minister should step down: Anand Dubey on NDLS stampede tragedy Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey has criticised the Central government and Railway Ministry over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed 18 lives. He called for the Railway.. Mid-Day - Published on February 17, 2025
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live Updates: 15 dead, several injured amid Mahakumbh rush, PM Modi condoles loss of lives Earlier, in response to the incident, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ordered a high-level investigation to investigate the circumstances leading to the stampede-like situation DNA - Published on February 16, 2025	Bihar: Union Railway Minister To Inaugurate Cantonment Overbridge In Bettiah The newly constructed railway overbridge, located in the cantonment area of Bettiah is expected to bring significant relief from traffic congestion for local residents.  Zee News - Published on February 9, 2025
Mumbai trains to feature upgraded design for better passenger comfort Railway minister promises 300 new services, with redesigned suburban trains that will have better oxygen circulation, acceleration and suspension Mid-Day - Published on February 4, 2025	Maha Kumbh: Railway s' 24x7 war room to track crores of devotees Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched a 'Kumbh War Room' at Rail Bhawan ahead of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Operating 24x7, it features live CCTV feeds from 1,176 cameras across nine stations and.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 12, 2025
50 Amrit Bharat Trains To Be Manufactured At ICF In Next 2 Years: Railway Minister Vaishnaw The Ministry of Railways has added 12 major improvements on the Amrit Bharat Version 2.0 trains and 50 such trains will be manufactured at ICF over the next two years, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.. Zee News - Published on January 10, 2025	Rs 55,000-crore Vande Bharat sleeper manufacture plans back on track as government okays original design of coaches The Vande Bharat sleeper trains will retain their original design with three toilets per coach and no pantry car, resolving a delay in the Rs 55,000 crore project, according to railway minister Ashwini.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2025
Indian Railways: Pilot Doesn't Have To Look Outside For Signal - Know The Role Of 'Kavach' In Trains Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the working of 'Kavach' installed by his ministry in the trains as parts of north India witness dense fog.  Zee News - Published on December 23, 2024	Vaishnaw announces reward & punishment regime for minimising derailments Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a new reward and punishment system to improve safety. Zero-derailment zones will receive a "Shield Award" and cash, while zones with the most derailments.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 21, 2024
Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link update: Final track work completed, Vande Bharat to begin in... Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the completion of the final track work, calling it a 'historic milestone' DNA - Published on December 15, 2024	Mumbai: Railway minister to halt demolition of Hanuman Mandir amid political row The temple had been slapped a demolition notice as it had been built on railway land which was required for the station’s redevelopment Mid-Day - Published on December 14, 2024
Railway Minister steps in to halt demolition of temples at Dadar station Following directives, the Central Railway (CR) has now decided to stay the notices served to all these temples. While Hanuman Mandir is located opposite the Swaminarayan Mandir and near the Railway.. Mid-Day - Published on December 14, 2024	Major update on Vande Bharat sleeper trains, Railway minister says, 'The first...' The minister added that the timeline for the rollout of the train is subject to a successful completion of the trials. DNA - Published on December 7, 2024
India’s first Hyperloop test track is ready! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares exciting update India's first 410-meter Hyperloop test track is complete, a collaborative achievement by Indian Railways, IIT Madras, and startup TuTr. This innovative transport system uses pods to carry passengers at.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2024	PM Modi's Focus Is On Improving Services For General Coach Passengers: Railway Minister Indian Railways: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is focusing on the improvement of services of the general coach passengers, Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw told Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Zee News - Published on December 4, 2024
'Taken aback': Shashi Tharoor on Ashwini Vaishnaw's 'sit on dharna' advice Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw suggested that Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stage a protest to push for land acquisition for the delayed Nemom railway terminal project in Thiruvananthapuram. Tharoor.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 4, 2024	Indian Railways Earned Rs 12,159 Crore From Passenger Services During Festive Months, Says Govt Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that from September 1 to October 31, 2024, passenger revenue of the Indian Railways is Rs 12,159.35 crore.   Zee News - Published on November 29, 2024
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw refutes delays in Vande Bharat sleeper trains over design Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw dismissed reports of delays in Vande Bharat sleeper train production due to design issues, clarifying the real cause was the Russian firm's limited experience with.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 29, 2024	Indian Railways Rakes In Revenue Of Rs 12,159 Crore From Festive Rush Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the zone-wise data on the revenue from ticket sales in answer to a question in the Lok Sabha. Zee News - Published on November 28, 2024
India’s Next Big Leap: 280 kmph High-Speed Train Sets In Development – All You Need To Know 280 kmph High-Speed Train: The Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, in collaboration with BEML, is designing and manufacturing high-speed train sets that will have a design speed of 280 kmph, Railway.. Zee News - Published on November 28, 2024	Shocking Truth: How Often Do Railways Clean Their Blankets? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Reveals Railways Blankets Cleaning Frequency: Have you ever wondered how often Indian Railways cleans these blankets? Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed the answer in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Zee News - Published on November 28, 2024
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw writes to CM Pinarayi Vijayan, says delay in land acquisition holding up 4 rail projects in Kerala Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged Kerala's Chief Minister to expedite land acquisition for four crucial rail projects. Less than 15% of the required land has been acquired, delaying projects.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 27, 2024	How often are train blankets washed? Railway minister responds Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assured Lok Sabha that train blankets are washed monthly and bedroll kits now include an extra sheet as a quilt cover. He highlighted initiatives like new linen with.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 27, 2024
After touching low of 27% in 2022, share of freight transported by railways rises to 29% Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a rise in rail freight share to 29%, aiming for 35% in six years. The government is investing heavily in rail infrastructure, anticipating freight demand to.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 26, 2024	Chhath Puja 2024: 7,000 Special Trains Running For Passengers This Festive Season, Check Full Schedule Railway Minister said that to facilitate passengers, 7,435 special trains are being operated. Zee News - Published on November 2, 2024