railway connectivity

October 29, 2026 3:01 PM

UP has transformed under double-engine govt, says CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday highlighted the state's transformation in road, rail and air connectivity, saying improved infrastructure has opened up new opportunities for convenience, time savings, and prosperity. In a post on the social media platform X in Hindi, the Chief Minister said the condition of these key infrastructure sectors in Uttar Pradesh was poor before 2017. However, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP's double-engine gove...

October 26, 2026 11:25 PM

Vaishnaw, Suvendu Adhikari Flag Off Jaipur–Tatanagar–Santragachi Express; Jharkhand Rail Budget Rises to ₹7,500 Crore

Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, flagged off the Jaipur (Khatipura)–Tatanagar–Santragachi Express train on Monday. Highlighting the development of Railways in Jharkhand, Vaishnaw said that the railway budget allocation for the state has increased from ₹450 crore to ₹7,500 crore, approximately 16 times the earlier allocation. He added that projects worth approximately ₹75,000 crore are underway in the state. He also...

September 15, 2026 11:24 AM

Mizoram’s Bairabi-Sairang rail line completes one year, records over 15 lakh passengers, 1,100+ train trips

The 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram has completed one year of operations, transforming connectivity, passenger movement, freight transportation and tourism opportunities in the hill state, according to the Ministry of Railways. The railway line and Sairang railway station were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 13, 2025, marking the extension of the national railway network to the doorstep of Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram. Built through challenging ...

May 26, 2025 4:55 PM

India now exports trains to the world: PM Modi in Dahod

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasized the transformative growth of India’s railway sector over the past decade, underscoring the expansion of metro services and the introduction of semi-high-speed trains like the Vande Bharat Express. Addressing a public event in Dahod, PM Modi announced the launch of a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Ahmedabad to Veraval, further strengthening connectivity in the state. He noted that Vande Bharat trains now run on nearly 70 routes across ...