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New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live Updates: 15 dead, several injured amid Mahakumbh rush, PM Modi condoles loss of livesEarlier, in response to the incident, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ordered a high-level investigation to investigate the circumstances leading to the stampede-like situationDNA - Published | |
Bihar: Union Railway Minister To Inaugurate Cantonment Overbridge In BettiahThe 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 | |
Mumbai trains to feature upgraded design for better passenger comfortRailway minister promises 300 new services, with redesigned suburban trains that will have better oxygen circulation, acceleration and suspensionMid-Day - Published | |
Maha Kumbh: Railway s' 24x7 war room to track crores of devoteesRailway 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 | |
50 Amrit Bharat Trains To Be Manufactured At ICF In Next 2 Years: Railway Minister VaishnawThe 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 | |
Rs 55,000-crore Vande Bharat sleeper manufacture plans back on track as government okays original design of coachesThe 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 | |
Indian Railways: Pilot Doesn't Have To Look Outside For Signal - Know The Role Of 'Kavach' In TrainsRailway 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 | |
Vaishnaw announces reward & punishment regime for minimising derailmentsRailway 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 | |
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 | |
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 redevelopmentMid-Day - Published | |
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 | |
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 | |
India’s first Hyperloop test track is ready! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares exciting updateIndia'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 | PM Modi's Focus Is On Improving Services For General Coach Passengers: Railway MinisterIndian 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 |
'Taken aback': Shashi Tharoor on Ashwini Vaishnaw's 'sit on dharna' adviceRailway 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 | Indian Railways Earned Rs 12,159 Crore From Passenger Services During Festive Months, Says GovtRailway 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 |
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw refutes delays in Vande Bharat sleeper trains over designRailway 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 | Indian Railways Rakes In Revenue Of Rs 12,159 Crore From Festive RushRailway 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 |
India’s Next Big Leap: 280 kmph High-Speed Train Sets In Development – All You Need To Know280 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 | Shocking Truth: How Often Do Railways Clean Their Blankets? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw RevealsRailways 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 |
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw writes to CM Pinarayi Vijayan, says delay in land acquisition holding up 4 rail projects in KeralaRailway 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 | How often are train blankets washed? Railway minister respondsRailway 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 |
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 | Chhath Puja 2024: 7,000 Special Trains Running For Passengers This Festive Season, Check Full ScheduleRailway Minister said that to facilitate passengers, 7,435 special trains are being operated.Zee News - Published |
Sanjay Raut questions railway minister`s accountability after Bandra stampede Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticises the Railway Minister after a stampede at Bandra station injured nine passengers, linking the incident to broader safety concerns in the railway system..Mid-Day - Published | Diwali, Chhath Puja 2024: Vande Bharat trains for people travelling home; check route, fare, timingsRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that the Indian Railways will operate 7,000 special trains this year to accommodate the increased passenger demand during Diwali and Chhath Puja.DNA - Published |
Cabinet Gives Nod For Two New Rail Projects, Rs 1000 Crore For Space Sector Starups: Key DetailsRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Indian Railways will run 7,000 special trains to accommodate the increased demand during the Diwali and Chhath festivals.Zee News - Published | Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces special trains for upcoming festive seasonUnion Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced special trains for upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja season.DNA - Published |
10 Thousand Locomotives Will Be Covered By Kavach 4.0 In Coming Years: Ashwini VaishnawUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday inspected the Kavach 4.0 in Rajasthan and said that Kavach 4.0 has started for the first time in India from Sawai Madhopur.Zee News - Published | Fresh Trouble For Lalu Yadav, Tejashwi In Land For Jobs Case, Court Issues SummonsThe 'Land for Jobs' scam case pertains to Group-D appointments made in the West Central Zone of the railways based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, during Lalu Prasad's tenure as the railway minister from..Zee News - Published |
Watch video: Train engine runs off track on Bihar field, Congress says...Congress party has slammed Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for inaction on the railway safety concernsDNA - Published | 'Waterfall facility in train': Congress targets govt over water leakage on train; watch videoThe Indian National Congress shared a video on social media depicting water leaking from an air-conditioned coach on the Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Express, sarcastically addressing Railway Minister Ashwini..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Railways eyes world-class passenger travel! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says 'these 4 trains will change...'Indian Railways is betting on four new train services aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and speed: Vande Bharat chair car, Vande Bharat Sleeper, Vande Metro, and Amrit Bharat Express. These trains..IndiaTimes - Published | Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils first look of Vande Bharat sleeper train, says it will be operational from...Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the manufacturing of the Vande Sleeper Coach has been completed and it will come out from the BEML factory in the coming few daysDNA - Published |
Confirm Berth Guaranteed? Indian Railways Brings Good News For Passengers Ahead Of Ganesh Chaturthi HolidayIndian Railways: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that 342 special trains will be operated for the Ganesh festival next month.Zee News - Published | `Conspiracy`: Huge Boulder Placed On Track To Derail Sabarmati Express, Indicates ProbeThe Railways reported that seven trains were cancelled and three others were diverted following the derailment. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the Intelligence Bureau and Uttar Pradesh..Zee News - Published |
Bengaluru, Pune Get New Metro Lines; Thane To Get Integral Ring Metro Rail Project Corridor: Railway MinisterThe Cabinet has also approved the Swargate-to-Katraj Underground Line Extension of the existing PCMC-Swargate Metro Line of the Pune Metro Phase-I project.Zee News - Published | Railways Amendment Bill: What Is It & Why Has Modi Government Proposed It?Railways Amendment Bill: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Friday.Zee News - Published |
Unified Train Operation Safety Norms Will Be Issued In 10 days: Ashwini VaishnawIndian Railways: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that for signal failure, a unified train operation safety norm applicable to all railway zones will be issued in the next 10 days.Zee News - Published | Indian Railways To Scrap Baby Berth Project? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says ThisWhen asked about the government's plan to install baby berth seats in all trains, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha that the pilot project revealed problems faced by the..Zee News - Published |
JMM Slams Centre Over Jharkhand Train Accident, Asks Railway Minister To Focus On JobFormer Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren expressed concern over the “frequent” train accidents.Zee News - Published | Vande Bharat sleeper train to start soon: Check date, route, top speed to be...Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav recently clarified that the way for the sleeper Vande Bharat to operate will be clear soonDNA - Published |
Railway Ministry Allocates Rs 1112.57 Cr For Kavach In 2024-25: Ashwini VaishnawThe Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that so far Kavach has been deployed on 1,465 Route km and 144 locomotives on South Central Railway.Zee News - Published | Railway minister in city to meet officials, discuss projects Ashwini Vaishnaw spent Friday reviewing ongoing projects; also stressed on further reducing train headaway time from current three minutesMid-Day - Published |
Issues related to land acquisition for Rly to be resolved: Revenue ministerRevenue Minister Suresh Pujari met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Friday to discuss Odisha’s land acquisition issues. Highlighting past challenges, Pujari plans to meet with..IndiaTimes - Published | Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw slams Congress over loco pilot work allegationsIndiaTimes - Published |
'Fake news will fail': Railway minister Vaishnaw counters Rahul Gandhi's claims on 'poor' condition of loco pilotsRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said loco pilots are important members of the railway family and alleged that there is lot of misinformation and theatrics by the opposition to demotivate them...IndiaTimes - Published | Varsha Gaikwad offers four-point solution to make suburban railway network safeStaggered work hours, increased train frequency, modernised infra among tips in letter to railway ministerMid-Day - Published |
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Evaluates Passenger Amenities And Safety Features: DetailsTo improve the food quality, the IRCTC and its agencies are upgrading the base kitchens at 1,000 locations.Zee News - Published | |
