In LS, Vaishnaw hails Railways’ improved punctuality
2 days, 16 hours ago

In LS, Vaishnaw hails Railways’ improved punctuality

Hindustan Times  

Indian Railways has achieved an “on-time performance of over 90%” through the adoption of advanced signalling systems, real-time monitoring, AI-driven scheduling, and predictive maintenance, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the current government has completed the construction of 97 Gati Shakti cargo terminals, with 257 new Gati Shakti cargo terminals under construction. Goods are now reaching the port from inland in half the time.” Vaishnaw also said that the current government has completed the construction of 97 Gati Shakti cargo terminals, with 257 new Gati Shakti cargo terminals under construction. Today, the Himalayan tunneling method—a new tunneling technique—has been invented.” Replying to the Oppositions queries regarding the bullet train project, Vaishnaw said, “I want to emphasise that it represents a shift in mindset.

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Bengaluru to get train service connecting city to airport
1 month ago

Bengaluru to get train service connecting city to airport

Hindustan Times  

Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced that the Ministry of Railways would introduce a direct train service connecting Kempegowda International Airport with Bengaluru. Vaishnaw highlighted the airport’s current connectivity, which includes metro rail, road, and suburban railway systems, such as K-RIDE, managed by the Rail Infrastructure Development Company in Bengaluru. “Apart from Metro Rail, road, and K-RIDE, we are …

'Bihar achieves 100 percent electrification of railway tracks'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Bihar achieves 100 percent electrification of railway tracks'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Bihar has achieved 100% electrification of its railway tracks, with over 58 new projects worth Rs 86,458 crore currently being implemented. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, speaking at a special press conference on Monday, stated that 57 infrastructure and rail service projects are underway in Bihar. Highlighting the progress made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure since 2014, …

Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Indian Railways set to launch direct train service | IN PICS
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Indian Railways set to launch direct train service | IN PICS

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/10 In a major boost to connectivity, Indian Railways is set to launch a direct train service linking Kashmir to Kanyakumari in 2025. Image Source : PTI 2/10 Indian Railways recently completed the 383-km-long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, a key milestone in improving rail connectivity to Kashmir. Image Source : PTI 5/10 Currently, train number 16317/16318 …

Train to Kashmir: How the region’s first rail link with the rest of India will impact its key sectors
2 months ago

Train to Kashmir: How the region’s first rail link with the rest of India will impact its key sectors

Live Mint  

Srinagar: The first-ever rail service connecting Srinagar with the rest of the country is set to launch this month, connecting India’s northernmost region like never before. Deepak Kumar, chief public relations officer of Northern Railway, the executing authority, toldMint that the new train service will not only offer a smooth travel experience for those visiting the Kashmir Valley but also …

Specifically designed Vande Bharat Express train for Katra-Srinagar route unveiled
2 months, 1 week ago

Specifically designed Vande Bharat Express train for Katra-Srinagar route unveiled

Op India  

Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video of the Vande Bharat Express train for the upcoming Katra-Srinagar rail route, connecting Jammu to the Kashmir valley. The 49-second video, shared on Vaishnaw’s X account, gives a glimpse of the features of the train which is specially designed to operate seamlessly in Jammu & Kashmir’s challenging winter conditions. According to …

PM Modi inaugurates Jammu rail division, says will boost development in region
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi inaugurates Jammu rail division, says will boost development in region

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the inauguration of direct train service from New Delhi to Srinagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually inaugurated the newly created Jammu railway division and said it will not only benefit Jammu and Kashmir but also Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Ladakh. Addressing the inaugural ceremony virtually, Modi congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir, saying, “Integration of …

PM Modi railway projects: Time not far for first bullet to run in India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi railway projects: Time not far for first bullet to run in India

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who virtually inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division on Monday, said J&K’s integration into the national railway network was “a monumental step”. “Integration of J&K into the national railway network is a monumental step towards transforming the Indian Railways into a global leader in efficiency, speed, and passenger experience,” Mr. Modi said, whilst also virtually inaugurating …

Jammu: Check routes, rail projects under new hi-tech division set to be inaugurated today
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Railways gears up to launch trains connecting Kashmir with rest of India
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

New locals, terminuses, signalling system: Ashwini Vaishnaw’s sops for Mumbai
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New locals, terminuses, signalling system: Ashwini Vaishnaw’s sops for Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A day after the railway budget was presented as part of the union budget, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday laid out a blueprint for Mumbai and its metropolitan region, saying at least 250 suburban local train services would be added on the central and western lines over the next five years, which would benefit around 75 lakh daily …

When will bullet train begin services in India? Ashwini Vaishnaw shares update
11 months, 3 weeks ago

When will bullet train begin services in India? Ashwini Vaishnaw shares update

Hindustan Times  

Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that the first Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is “progressing very well”, adding that the first corridor will integrate economies. At an event hosted by NDTV, Vaishnaw said that the bullet train project needed to be seen from the perspective of integrating the economies. The minister had triggered a blast to build a shaft …

Railways minister says trains between Kashmir, rest of India will start from…
1 year, 11 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 …

Make way for dedicated freight corridors
3 years, 1 month ago

Make way for dedicated freight corridors

The Hindu  

Swish, swosh, swish, swosh, swish, swosh — the noise of oars moving in unison on large ships pulled ahead partly by manpower and huge unfurled sails travelled from India to Europe around mid-18th century or about 1750s. Two routes It is therefore significant that the Indian Government is putting emphasis on freight rail infrastructure through construction of Dedicated Freight Corridors …

Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla rail link: Work on all-weather connectivity to J&K underway in mission mode
4 years, 2 months 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 …

Railways Staring at Rs 35,000-Rs 40,000 Crore Reduction in Earnings from Passenger Segment This Fiscal
4 years, 7 months ago

Railways Staring at Rs 35,000-Rs 40,000 Crore Reduction in Earnings from Passenger Segment This Fiscal

News 18  

The railways is staring at a Rs 35,000-40,000 crore reduction in earnings from the passenger segment this fiscal due to the coronavirus pandemic and is trying to augment freight revenue to make up for the loss, Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav said on Tuesday. The average speed of freight trains on July 27 was 46.16 kmph which is more than …

India plans to take Bullet Train to Varanasi, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru; Railways prepare for 6 new corridors
5 years, 1 month ago

India plans to take Bullet Train to Varanasi, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru; Railways prepare for 6 new corridors

India TV News  

As many as 6 new corridors are in the pipeline as Indian Railways is now planning to expand India's first bullet train project, which eyes completion by 2023. As the preparations for the project has already begun, Detailed Project Reports for 6 more high-speed rail projects have already been sanctioned by Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways. Delhi-Noida-Agra-Lucknow-Varanasi Delhi-Jaipur-Udaipur-Ahmedabad Mumbai-Nashik-Nagpur Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysuru …

Trains ‘on demand’ on Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Howrah routes in next 4 years: V.K. Yadav
5 years, 6 months ago

Trains ‘on demand’ on Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Howrah routes in next 4 years: V.K. Yadav

The Hindu  

The Railways is working on three more dedicated freight corridors at an estimated cost of about ₹2.6 lakh crore over the next 10 years which will help the national transporter to free up the current tracks to run enough passenger trains so that no traveller gets wait-listed. Train travellers could expect to be free of waiting list within the four …

India ‘dream’ plan to cut freight times to 14 hours from 14 days
7 years, 3 months ago

India ‘dream’ plan to cut freight times to 14 hours from 14 days

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A $7.1 billion rail corridor in Rajasthan that’s set to cut freight times between India’s capital New Delhi and the business hub of Mumbai to 14 hours from 14 days is finally showing signs of progress. Summing up the massive project’s ambition, a sign for a yet-to-be-built housing development reads: “Dream City.” Plagued by delays, red tape and …

Rail Budget 2014: 72 new trains to be introduced, no change in fares
11 years, 1 month ago

Rail Budget 2014: 72 new trains to be introduced, no change in fares

India TV News  

New Delhi: Presenting the Interim Rail Budget 2014 in Parliament on Wednesday, Union Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge announced that 17 new premium trains and 38 express trains would be introduced. The Railway Minister has however kept both the passenger as well as the freight fares unchanged.Rail Budget 2014 Highlights:Passenger fares to remain unchangedLeaves freight fares unchangedRecieved several suggestions for new …

Will India finally get a bullet train this year?
13 years ago

Will India finally get a bullet train this year?

Firstpost  

Since 2007 we have heard of the creation of a bullet train network to connect cities and this year we may here of the grand announcement to conduct a pre-feasibility study for it. The high speed ‘bullet’ train was first announced by Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in 2007 and till date is still at the pre-feasbility study stage. The …

Rail Budget Dedicated To Janata, Says Mamata
15 years ago

Rail Budget Dedicated To Janata, Says Mamata

India TV News  

A new express train called "Peace Express" between Kashmir and Kanyakumari is likley to be announced in the Railway budget, which Mamata Banerjee said would be dedicated to the common man. "It is dedicated to janata as common man is our asset and strength," the Railway Minister told reporters as she gave finishing touches to the Budget 2010-11 she would …

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