Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasises passenger comfort, cleanliness and safety in Railways review meeting

April 4, 2026 11:47 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasises passenger comfort, cleanliness and safety in Railways review meeting

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that providing a comfortable and convenient travel experience to the poor and middle class remains the top priority of Indian Railways, as he chaired a nationwide review meeting with senior officials at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi. The minister called on railway officials to work collectively towards improving passenger experience, highlighting that railway stations serve as the public face of the national transporter and must be kept clean an...

Railways Ministry marks 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ with nationwide programmes

November 7, 2025 5:23 PM

Railways Ministry marks 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ with nationwide programmes

The Ministry of Railways on Friday marked the 150th anniversary of the national song 'Vande Mataram' with programmes held across its nationwide zones and divisions, including a central event at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi attended by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and senior Railway Board officials. At the Rail Bhawan event, officials participated in a mass singing of 'Vande Mataram', synchronised with the Ministry of Culture’s main commemorative event streamed live. Following the rendi...