Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

March 27, 2025 11:22 AM

Indian Railways to introduce access control and permanent holding areas at 60 stations for better crowd management

In an effort to enhance passenger safety and streamline crowd management, Indian Railways will implement a comprehensive Access Control System along with permanent holding areas at 60 stations across the country. This decision comes after successful trials during peak rush periods, particularly during festivals and major events like the Mahakumbh, as revealed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written statement to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The permanent holding areas will be set up out...

February 13, 2025 11:06 AM

Indian Railways ensures smooth return for pilgrims after Maghi Purnima: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with CEO and Chairman of the Railway Board, Satish Kumar, reviewed the crowd management at Prayagraj Railway Stations from the war room at Rail Bhavan on Wednesday. The Minister emphasized that Indian Railways is working tirelessly to ensure pilgrims return home without delays after the holy bath on Maghi Purnima. He directed officials to make trains available in all directions and instructed the Prayagraj division to run additional trains as needed...

January 13, 2025 5:52 PM

A war room inaugurated at Rail Bhavan to monitor Mahakumbh Mela arrangements

In preparation for the grand Mahakumbh 2025, Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated a dedicated 'war room' at Rail Bhavan to monitor nine key railway stations in the Prayagraj region through 1,186 CCTV cameras. The initiative is part of a comprehensive plan to ensure smooth operations and enhanced security during the Mahakumbh Mela, which is expected to attract over 40 crore devotees. The war room, set up by the Railway Board, will provide real-time surveillance through 764 ...

January 3, 2025 3:10 PM

Vande Bharat sleeper trains set to revolutionize long-distance rail travel with 180 km/h speed and luxury

The introduction of Vande Bharat sleeper trains marks a transformative leap for Indian Railways, extending its world-class travel experience to long-distance commuters. Following the success of Vande Bharat Express chair car trains on short and medium distances, the sleeper variant is now being tested to offer a similar combination of speed, safety, and luxury for longer routes. These trials, conducted at a peak speed of 180 km per hour, signify a new era in rail travel for commuters. The suc...

September 16, 2024 6:33 PM

Bengal: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to visit Kanchenjunga Express train accident site

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday left for Darjeeling in West Bengal to visit the site of the accident in which at least five people were killed and over 20 sustained injuries after the Kanchenjunga Express passenger train was hit from behind by a goods train. Vaishnaw is expected to reach the Bagdogra airport situated 40 kilometres away from the site of the collision this morning which caused two bogies to derail. The accident took place at Ruidhasa near Rangapani station in the Kat...