Yearender 2024: List of 5 top achievements of Indian Railways this year
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Yearender 2024: List of 5 top achievements of Indian Railways this year

India TV News  

The railways in April celebrated 171 years of existence as the first train ran on this day in 1853 between Mumbai and Thane. In another ‘historic milestone’ as described by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the final track work on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link project was completed. In February, the first electric train trial run from Banihal to Khari to Sangaldan section on the Banihal-Katra section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project in Ramban was successfully conducted on around 40 km of track and tunnels between Banihal and Sangaldan Railway Stations in Ramban district. Vande Bharat trains: Starting from two trains on one route five years ago, in 2024 as many as 102 Vande Bharat trains are offering their services on 100 routes covering 284 districts in 24 states and Union Territories with enhanced safety features and modern passenger amenities as on November 21. Image Source : PTIVande Bharat trains are offering their services on 100 routes covering 284 districts in 24 states and Union Territories Modernisation of several Railway Stations: Through the Amrit Bharat Railway Stations program, the Railways undertook the task of modernising railway stations across the country.

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Jammu: Check routes, rail projects under new hi-tech division set to be inaugurated today
6 days, 10 hours ago

Jammu: Check routes, rail projects under new hi-tech division set to be inaugurated today

India TV News  

The Jammu railway division will be inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, facilitating efficient management of train services in the northernmost region of the country. The establishment of the new railway division in Jammu, a long standing demand of people and the region has been fulfilled. Check routes under the new Jammu railway division The newly created …

USBRL Project: Indian Railways conducts first successful trial run on Katra-Banihal Section | Watch
6 days, 10 hours ago

USBRL Project: Indian Railways conducts first successful trial run on Katra-Banihal Section | Watch

India TV News  

Katra-Banihal section trial run: In a major development for the long-awaited Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, the Indian Railways successfully conducted the first trial run on the Katra-Banihal section, ahead of the final statutory safety inspection next week to determine the commencement of rail services to Kashmir. Over the past month, the Railways has conducted six trials across various track segments, …

Bengaluru suburban rail project to expand by 146 km: What are the key locations?
1 week, 2 days ago

Bengaluru suburban rail project to expand by 146 km: What are the key locations?

Hindustan Times  

The much-awaited Bengaluru suburban rail project is set for a significant boost, with plans for a 146 km expansion under Phase 2 that will connect key locations and align with the proposed circular rail network around the city. Phase 1 of the suburban rail project is already in progress, covering four corridors with a combined length of 148 km. A …

136 Vande Bharat trains serving aspirational Indians with modern comfortable rail travel
1 week, 5 days ago

136 Vande Bharat trains serving aspirational Indians with modern comfortable rail travel

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 29 : Indian Railways continued its transformative journey in the year 2024, paving the way for a new era of modernization and progress. As of December 26, a total of 136 flagship Made in India Vande Bharat trains are running across the Indian Railways network. The semi-high-speed train, Vande Bharat trains have become a symbol of India's …

Indian Railways conducts trial runs on Katra-Reasi section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link | Watch
1 week, 6 days ago

Indian Railways conducts trial runs on Katra-Reasi section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link | Watch

India TV News  

The Indian Railways officially started train trials on the Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project. WATCH Video here The Katra-Reasi section, covering around 18 km, is a vital part of the USBRL project, designed to improve connectivity and promote economic development in the region. Technically advanced, equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure This new section is technically advanced and equipped …

Indian Railways completes successful train trials on Katra-Reasi section
1 week, 6 days ago

Indian Railways completes successful train trials on Katra-Reasi section

India Today  

Indian Railways announced the start of train trials on the highly anticipated Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project on Saturday, December 28. The Katra-Reasi section, covering about 18 kilometres, is a crucial part of the USBRL project, which aims to enhance connectivity and drive economic growth in the area. Indian Railways has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the …

Attention rail passengers! Indian Railways all set to introduce new timetable from January 1
2 weeks ago

Attention rail passengers! Indian Railways all set to introduce new timetable from January 1

Live Mint  

Indian Railways will unveil a new timetable starting January 1, 2025. Last year, Indian Railways released the All India Railway Time Table - Trains At A Glance, which became effective on October 1. In 2025, the Ministry of Railways plans to include the launch of all 136 Vande Bharat Express trains, 2 Amrit Bharat Express trains, and the Namo Bharat …

Four new Vande Bharat Express trains to be launched from Pune soon: Check expected route, ticket fare
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Four new Vande Bharat Express trains to be launched from Pune soon: Check expected route, ticket fare

India TV News  

The Indian Railways is making every effort to make the travel smooth and easy for the commuters. In this regard, the Railway administration has decided to launch four additional Vande Bharat Express trains from Pune, a report by Pune Pulse said. Right now, the two Vande Bharat Express trains are in operation from Pune and with the addition of four …

Railways gears up to launch trains connecting Kashmir with rest of India
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Railways gears up to launch trains connecting Kashmir with rest of India

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Railways is gearing up to launch train operations connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country. Officials said the railway safety commissioner would conduct the final inspection of the Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail line on January 5, meaning the commencement of train services were expected to be as early as next month. A cargo …

Kashmir Rail Link to Connect Delhi and Srinagar by January 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kashmir Rail Link to Connect Delhi and Srinagar by January 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

The eagerly anticipated Kashmir Rail Link, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, is expected to become operational by January 2025, facilitating seamless train travel between New Delhi and Srinagar. The train will feature three classes—AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, and AC 3 Tier—with fares ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000. Key stops along the route include Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, …

10 new Vande Bharat sleeper trains to be launched in 2025 by Indian Railways: Check route, new features
1 month, 3 weeks ago

10 new Vande Bharat sleeper trains to be launched in 2025 by Indian Railways: Check route, new features

India TV News  

Here comes a piece of good news for the train passengers. The Indian Railways is all set to launch the much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper trains by year 2025-26 with a promise that will give a new level of comfort and convenience for long-distance travel. As per a report by ET Now, the Indian Railways is planning to launch 10 new …

Railway Budget 2024: Key investments to propel Indian Railways' infrastructure forward
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Railway Budget 2024: Key investments to propel Indian Railways' infrastructure forward

India TV News  

As India aims to become the third-largest economy with a projected GDP of $5 trillion in the next three years, the Railway Budget 2024-25 is expected to play a pivotal role in infrastructure development. Key expectations include significant budgetary allocations, high-speed rail projects, safety upgrades, environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and modernisation of railway stations and coaches. Key budget expectations for …

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train expected to begin operations in Gujarat by 2027 end
6 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train expected to begin operations in Gujarat by 2027 end

The Hindu  

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pet project, is expected to begin operations in Gujarat by 2027 end and will later be extended to Maharashtra, according to the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited. The first phase of operations is likely to begin ahead of the Gujarat Assembly election, which is due in 2027 with the term of …

Railways conducts trial run on world's highest arch rail bridge in J&K
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Railways conducts trial run on world's highest arch rail bridge in J&K

The Hindu  

Indian Railways on June 20 successfully conducted a trial run of a eight-coach MEMU train on the world's highest railway bridge — Chenab Bridge — in Jammu and Kashmir, paving the way for the start of rail service on the route from Reasi to Baramulla in Kashmir. "After an extensive inspection of the newly constructed Chenab Bridge by senior officers …

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link of Banihal-Sangaldan section to open on February 20
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link of Banihal-Sangaldan section to open on February 20

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Railways will start train services on the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section, a 48.1-kilometre-long significant segment of the country's most ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, on February 20. Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link of Banihal-Sangaldan section to open on February 20 "We will get a step closure to realise our dream to connect Srinagar with Kanyakumari," a source in the railways told PTI. …

Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project to be finished by Dec 2027: Karnataka minister
11 months ago

Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project to be finished by Dec 2027: Karnataka minister

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Minister MB Patil said that the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project, which is expected to connect the outskirts of the state capital to the city, will be finished by December 2027. Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project to be finished by Dec 2027: Karnataka minister Speaking to reporters on Friday, MB Patil said, “All Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project corridors will be finished …

Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project to finish by December 2027: Minister M B Patil
11 months ago

Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project to finish by December 2027: Minister M B Patil

Hindustan Times  

The Minister was speaking to reporters here at the signing of the MoU between the Karnataka government and the KfW Development Bank of Germany for funding the BSRP project. HT Image N Manjula, Managing Director of K-RIDE, which is the nodal agency to complete the project, and Wolf Muth, Country Director, KFW Development Bank signed and exchanged the documents in …

Budget 2024: Railway stocks fall amid lack of major announcements by Sitharaman
11 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2024: Railway stocks fall amid lack of major announcements by Sitharaman

Live Mint  

Railway stocks witnessed a fall after Interim Budget 2024 announcements. While presenting the interim budget, Sitharaman revealed plans to extend metro rail and Namo Bharat to other cities, as well as to upgrade 40,000 regular bogies to Vande Bharat standards. Yet, according to Sanjay Moorjani, a research analyst at SAMCO Securities, the FM stated that over 40,000 additional rail bogies …

Ram Lala was there in tent, today given pucca house: PM Modi in Ayodhya
1 year ago

Ram Lala was there in tent, today given pucca house: PM Modi in Ayodhya

India TV News  

With weeks to go for the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the holy city today to launch various developmental projects for Uttar Pradesh, including the inauguration of Ayodhya railway station and the newly constructed Ayodhya airport. Prime Minister flagged off two new Amrit Bharat trains viz Darbhanga-Ayodhya-Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express and Malda …

Indian Railways to introduce Vande Bharat Express trains on THESE routes
1 year ago

Indian Railways to introduce Vande Bharat Express trains on THESE routes

Live Mint  

The Indian Railways is set to soon introduce Vande Bharat Express trains across several routes in the country. Here's a list of the upcoming Vande Bharat Express trains Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: Railways has allocated the Vande Bharat Express train to the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link in Jammu & Kashmir, as per reports. Bengaluru-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express: The Karnataka Capital is …

India's first bullet train section to be ready by August 2026: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 1 month ago

India's first bullet train section to be ready by August 2026: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

India TV News  

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the first bullet train section in India under The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited - a 50km stretch between Bilimora and Surat in Gujarat - will be completed in August 2026. Bullet train project: 100 km of viaducts, 230 km pier work completed On November 24, Vaishnaw gave an update on the under-construction …

7 Multi-Tracking Rail Projects Cleared
1 year, 4 months ago

7 Multi-Tracking Rail Projects Cleared

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The decision of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs to approve seven multi-tracking projects of Indian Railways, at Rs 32,500 crore, will benefit the two Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with key railway lines in the states set to be strengthened. The Central government said that the proposed projects will help increase the existing line capacity, smoothen …

37 railway stations in West Bengal to be redeveloped, to cost ₹1,503 crore
1 year, 5 months ago

37 railway stations in West Bengal to be redeveloped, to cost ₹1,503 crore

The Hindu  

Thirty-seven railway stations in West Bengal will be redeveloped as part of the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme' at a cost of ₹1,503 crore, officials said. Among the stations in West Bengal are Sealdah, Malda Town, Bolpur, Barddhaman Junction, New Alipurduar, New Mal Junction, Tarakeswar and Rampurhat Junction, officials said. The redevelopment of the 37 stations in the State will cost …

PM Modi’s ambitious plan to run 75 Vande Bharat trains by 2024 hits a roadblock
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi’s ambitious plan to run 75 Vande Bharat trains by 2024 hits a roadblock

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious plan to run 75 Vande Bharat trains by August 2024, may not be fulfilled after-all. Notably, the coach factory did not just fall short of its target to produce Vande Bharat trains, but also in the overall the production of all kinds of coaches. In an desperate attempt to launch 75 Vande Bharat trains by …

Rail link between Tripura and Bangladesh to be completed by September 2023: State Transport Minister
1 year, 8 months ago

Rail link between Tripura and Bangladesh to be completed by September 2023: State Transport Minister

The Hindu  

The 15-km rail link connecting Agartala with Gangasagar in Brahmanbaria district Bangladesh will be completed by September, 2023, said Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury. Mr. Chowdhury said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told him that the Indo-Bangla railway work would be completed by September this year. The Transport Minister said Mr. Reddy who visited Tripura recently held a meeting with IRCON …

Vande Bharat express to run in Kashmir by next year: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 9 months ago

Vande Bharat express to run in Kashmir by next year: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Hindustan Times  

Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday hoped that trains to Kashmir, including ‘Vande Bharat’, may start chugging on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project by January next year. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday hoped that trains to Kashmir, including ‘Vande Bharat’, may start chugging on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project by January next year. After conducting an inspection of …

Vande Bharat Metro train will run between Jammu and Srinagar once USBRL becomes operational: Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 9 months ago

Vande Bharat Metro train will run between Jammu and Srinagar once USBRL becomes operational: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India TV News  

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Project: The Indian Railways will operate Vande Bharat Metro train between Jammu and Srinagar once the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project becomes fully operational, said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday. Speaking to reporters, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Vande Bharat Metro train will be operated between Jammu and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir once the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link …

Railways minister says trains between Kashmir, rest of India will start from…
1 year, 9 months ago

Railways minister says trains between Kashmir, rest of India will start from…

Hindustan Times  

The Kashmir Valley will finally be connected to the rest of the country through train services by next year, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, adding that specially designed ‘Vande Bharat' train is also being developed for the Udhampur-Banihal track. Addressing a press conference at the Srinagar railway station in Nowgam area, Vaishnaw stated that Udhampur-Banihal track connecting Jammu with Srinagar …

What is status of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train? Railways ministry shares update
1 year, 9 months ago

What is status of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train? Railways ministry shares update

Hindustan Times  

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, which is anticipated to be delayed by four years from its original deadline of December 2023, has 26% of the work finished, railways minister informed. Rail ministry stated that in Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, 37.64 Km girders to support the structure had been launched. According to the operational plan, high-speed trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed …

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link: Railways shares progress work
1 year, 10 months ago

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link: Railways shares progress work

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Railways has shared the details of the Udhampur, Srinagar-Baramulla railway link project on Twitter. Completed Works: Tunnel Mining: 163.07Km of 163.88Km Track Laying: 45.66km of 117.7Km Major Bridges: 22 of 26 -1315 metre Chenab Bridge: 100% -777 metre Bridge No. Last month, a railway official told PTI news agency that the USBRL project is heading towards completion …

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project heading towards completion
1 year, 10 months ago

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project heading towards completion

The Hindu  

The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link project is heading towards completion with 90% of its sanctioned cost of ₹37,012.26 crore utilised, a senior railway official said on February 27. The official said the prestigious national project, being personally monitored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is progressing “very well” and the works are taking place in “top gear” …

Revamped stations, more Vande Bharat trains: How Railways plans to use Rs 2.41 lakh cr Budget
1 year, 11 months ago

Revamped stations, more Vande Bharat trains: How Railways plans to use Rs 2.41 lakh cr Budget

India Today  

The railways have been allocated Rs 2.41 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2023-24, the highest ever capital outlay for the sector. Following the presentation of Budget 2023 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spoke about how the railways planned on using the budget allocated. Ashwini Vaishnaw said that 1,275 stations are being re-developed, …

New Vande Bharat trains from Mumbai to undergo trials in ghat sections before launch
1 year, 11 months ago

New Vande Bharat trains from Mumbai to undergo trials in ghat sections before launch

The Hindu  

Two soon-to-be launched Vande Bharat Express trains from Mumbai will undergo trials in the hilly ghat sections on the city's outskirts without deployment of additional locomotives before their inauguration, railway officials have said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to launch Vande Bharat Express trains on Mumbai-Solapur and Mumbai-Shirdi routes on February 10, they said. The Vande Bharat Express between …

Bengaluru to have 3 new Namma Metro stretches in 2023: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru to have 3 new Namma Metro stretches in 2023: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is all set to get three new stretches of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited's Namma Metro in 2023, connecting several areas of the city and making commute easier. Bengaluru needs multiple options of public transport, not just a metro rail,” another user, Rohith Nambisan, said. BJP MP for Bengaluru South, Tejasvi Surya, shared the proposed redesign for Bengaluru …

'Railways to export Vande Bharat trains by 2025-26': Officials say
2 years, 1 month ago

'Railways to export Vande Bharat trains by 2025-26': Officials say

Firstpost  

The latest version of the indigenous trains with sleeper coaches will be operational by the first quarter of 2024 New Delhi: The railways are aiming to become a major exporter of Vande Bharat trains by 2025-26 to markets in Europe, South America and East Asia, a senior official said on Friday. The official also said the railways is planning to …

Vande Bharat Express trains to connect all regions of the country, says Railway Minister
2 years, 7 months ago

Vande Bharat Express trains to connect all regions of the country, says Railway Minister

India TV News  

Highlights Indian Railways will connect country's different regions with Vande Bharat Express trains First two prototype rakes are planned to be turned out by August this year Indian Railways is committed to roll out 75 Vande Bharat rakes by August 2023 Indian Railways will connect the country's different regions with Vande Bharat Express trains, said Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw …

Indian Railways to Get 75 New Vande Bharat Trains by August 2023
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian Railways to Get 75 New Vande Bharat Trains by August 2023

News 18  

Indian Railways is all set to roll out 75 Vande Bharat rakes by August 2023, said Integral Coach Factory after Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the coaches under production at the LHB shed of Furnishing Factory, ICF, on Friday. The first two prototype rakes are planned to be turned out by August 2022 and the Indian Railways is …

Why Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Project with Longest Tunnel is an Engineering Marvel
2 years, 9 months ago

Why Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Project with Longest Tunnel is an Engineering Marvel

News 18  

India is expected to get the railway bridge that will connect the Kashmir valley to the rest of the country. Major Benefits • Integration of Kashmir valley and other frontier areas by rail with the main landmass of the country, ending historical isolation • Economic development of the people of the region • Positive impact on the environment as Railways …

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link: Catch breathtaking view of India's first cable-stayed bridge | Photos
2 years, 10 months ago

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link: Catch breathtaking view of India's first cable-stayed bridge | Photos

India TV News  

Railways shared breathtaking pictures of under-construction India's first-ever cable-stayed rail bridge, at the upcoming Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link in Jammu and Kashmir. Image Source : @RAILMININDIA Catch sight of India's first-ever cable-stayed rail bridge on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link. Fast forward some 120 years, and India's dream of fully integrating with the Valley is finally tangible with the Kashmir Railway Project ready …

Explained | When will new Vande Bharat trains be launched?
2 years, 11 months ago

Explained | When will new Vande Bharat trains be launched?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has in the Union Budget for 2022-2023 proposed the development and manufacture of 400 new Vande Bharat trains in the next three years. The Vande Bharat train is an indigenously designed and manufactured semi high speed, self-propelled train that is touted as the next major leap for the Indian Railways in terms …

Budget 2022: Sitharaman announces 400 new generation Vande Bharat trains during next 3 years
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2022: Sitharaman announces 400 new generation Vande Bharat trains during next 3 years

India TV News  

Highlights Efforts of central and state govts are leading to jobs, Sitharaman said National highways will be extended by 25,000 km during 2022-23, Sitharaman said The finance minister also announced the popularisation of 'One product one railway station' Railways will develop new products for small farmers and MSMEs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Speaking further, the finance minister …

Rail link with Kashmir would be open to the public before 2024, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
3 years, 3 months ago

Rail link with Kashmir would be open to the public before 2024, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday, September 13, 2021, promised that rail link with the Kashmir Valley would be open to the public before 2024, an official spokesperson said. Mr. Vaishnaw, who visited the Jammu railway station and a community service centre here, took stock of the facilities being provided to the public. The Railway Minister assured that rail …

Railway minister promises train service to Kashmir before 2024
3 years, 3 months ago

Railway minister promises train service to Kashmir before 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday promised that rail link with the Kashmir Valley would be open to the public before 2024, an official spokesperson said. The minister, who visited the Jammu railway station and a community service centre here, took stock of the facilities being provided to the public. The railway minister assured that rail link with …

102 Vande Bharat trains to be operational by March 2024
3 years, 4 months ago

102 Vande Bharat trains to be operational by March 2024

The Hindu  

The Railways plans to operate 102 Vande Bharat trains by March 2024. Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the operation of 75 Vande Bharat trains, the Ministry of Railways has floated tenders for manufacturing 58 rakes, each comprising 16 coaches. Railway officials say 102 Vande Bharat trains would be commissioned by early 2024. On the occasion of the 75th …

Indian Railways Special Trains: Western Railway Extends Trips of 7 Pairs; Check Full List
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian Railways Special Trains: Western Railway Extends Trips of 7 Pairs; Check Full List

News 18  

For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway have decided to extend services of 17 pairs of special trains. According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, these fully reserved trains will run as Special Trains on special fare and the booking for reservation …

Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla rail link: Work on all-weather connectivity to J&K underway in mission mode
4 years ago

Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla rail link: Work on all-weather connectivity to J&K underway in mission mode

India TV News  

Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal reviewed the progress of the ongoing Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link National Project in Jammu & Kashmir. Vijay Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer/ Construction USBRL Project apprised the minister about the latest status of work on the last leg of the project between Katra-Banihal. Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link The USBRL is a National project undertaken by the …

Railway will connect country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari before August 2022: Piyush Goyal
5 years, 3 months ago

Railway will connect country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari before August 2022: Piyush Goyal

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that Indian Railways will connect the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari before August 15, 2022. Goyal and Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Union Ministers Dr Jitendra Singh and Dr Harsh Vardhan flagged-off the Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. Union Minister Jitendra Singh, …

Cabinet clears Phase-II of Ahemdabad Metro Rail Project
5 years, 10 months ago

Cabinet clears Phase-II of Ahemdabad Metro Rail Project

The Quint  

New Delhi, Feb 19 The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved implementation of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-II. The project comprises two corridors of with a total length of 28.254 km: Corridor 1 from Motera Stadium to Mahatma Mandir and Corridor 2 from GNLU to GIFT City. The project will provide the much-needed additional public transport infrastructure to Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. …

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