Indian Railways

December 20, 2024 5:37 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw to Confer 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2024 to 101 railway officials & 22 shields to best performing zones

Indian Railways is set to honour 101 dedicated employees and officers with the prestigious 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2024 for their outstanding contributions. The award ceremony, themed "Mai Hoon Bhartiya Rail," will take place on December 21, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, will confer the awards. The event will be attended by Minister of State for Railways & Jal Shakti, V....

November 25, 2024 11:12 PM

Cabinet approves ₹7,927 crore multitracking projects to boost rail connectivity

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major multitracking projects for Indian Railways at a cost of approximately ₹7,927 crore. The initiative aims to enhance rail connectivity, reduce congestion, and contribute to economic growth. The projects include the Jalgaon-Manmad 4th Line (160 km), Bhusawal-Khandwa 3rd & 4th Line (131 km), and Prayagraj (Iradatganj)-Manikpur 3rd Line (84 km), covering a total length of 639 km. These ...

November 1, 2024 9:41 PM

Indian railways offers special services with over 170 trains for Chhath Puja travel surge

Indian Railways has launched special trains and enhanced facilities at key stations nationwide, aiming to ensure a smooth and safe journey for passengers. Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity for the Railway Board, announced that more than 160 special trains ran on Thursday, with over 170 scheduled for today. Key stations, including New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Mumbai, Bandra, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru, have set u...

September 16, 2024 3:35 PM

Cabinet approves Rs. 6,456 crore investment for three key railway projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved three major railway projects with a total estimated investment of ₹6,456 crore. These initiatives are designed to significantly enhance logistical efficiency and transportation networks across multiple states, including Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh. The new projects will connect previously unlinked areas, increase existing line capacity and improve overall mobility within the Indian Railways system. This...

September 16, 2024 6:37 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw takes charge as Minister of Railways for second term

Ashwini Vaishnaw took charge of the Railway Ministry for a second term on Tuesday. In addition to the Railways portfolio, Vaishnaw has been allotted two other charges: Minister of Information and Broadcasting, and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). During a press interaction, Vaishnaw highlighted major achievements in the railway sector during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's previous tenure of 10 years. He expressed gratitude to PM Modi, emphasizing his deep emotional c...

September 16, 2024 5:58 PM

Indian Railways prepares for summer travel surge with over 9,000 trips

Indian Railways will operate a record 9,111 trips this summer to accommodate the anticipated surge in travel demand and ensure passenger convenience. This marks a substantial increase from the previous summer when the Railways operated 6,369 trips. Additional trains have been planned to connect key destinations across the country, facilitating seamless travel along major railway routes. All zonal railways across India have mobilised their resources to manage these additional trips, catering to...