Indian Railways

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...