Railway Minister

April 29, 2026 7:11 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat on April 30; 20-coach upgrade to boost connectivity

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat Express from Jammu Tawi Railway Station on April 30, marking a major milestone in rail connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. The semi-high-speed train, which earlier operated between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now run up to Jammu Tawi, the region’s largest rail hub. Regular services on the extended route will begin from May 2, offering passengers a seamless, single-journey conn...

April 24, 2026 10:17 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews summer special trains as Indian Railways plans over 18,000 trips to ease peak rush

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday reviewed the operation of summer special trains, as Indian Railways ramps up efforts to manage increased passenger traffic during the peak travel season. At a meeting held in New Delhi, the minister assessed the progress of additional train services introduced to ease congestion and improve travel convenience across high-demand routes. According to the Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways plans to operate 18,262 summer special train trips be...

April 20, 2026 11:54 AM

Rs 90,000 crore rail projects transform Odisha’s connectivity: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday highlighted a major expansion of railway infrastructure in Odisha, stating that projects worth over ₹90,000 crore are currently under execution across the state, marking an unprecedented push to enhance network capacity and connectivity. Speaking during a visit to Bhubaneswar, Vaishnaw said the scale of investment reflects the Centre’s commitment to strengthening both passenger and freight infrastructure. He also reviewed the ongoing redevelopment...

April 16, 2026 4:20 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting safety transformation in Indian Railways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting the significant transformation of the Indian Railways, particularly in the area of safety through sustained reforms and technological advancements. Urging people to read the article, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a post on X, “The Indian Railway ecosystem has undergone a fundamental shift and the results are right in front of us. Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw writ...

April 9, 2026 7:42 PM

Indian Railways to introduce composite sleepers, AI-based monitoring to boost track safety

Indian Railways has announced a series of measures aimed at enhancing passenger safety and travel comfort, including the introduction of modern composite sleepers and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for track monitoring. The decisions were taken during a review meeting chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi. Under the new initiative, traditional iron and concrete sleepers used in bridge approaches and at points and crossings will be replaced with advan...

April 5, 2026 1:06 PM

Indian Railways logs strong growth in FY 2025-26 with record freight, safety gains and infrastructure push

Indian Railways has recorded a year of comprehensive growth in FY 2025-26, achieving major milestones across freight operations, passenger services, infrastructure development and safety systems, while advancing self-reliance in manufacturing and technology. Highlighting the performance, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said the national transporter witnessed record freight loading, expansion of modern train services and improved safety outcomes, contributing to enhanced connectivi...

March 27, 2026 2:19 PM

Over 52,000 arrested during 2021-2025 as Indian Railways steps up security: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian Railways has significantly strengthened passenger safety and infrastructure security over the past five years, with more than 52,000 arrests made and over 50,000 offenders prosecuted under railway protection laws, the government informed Parliament. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that a total of 52,494 persons were arrested between 2021 and 2025 under the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966. Of these, complaints were filed against 50,432 offenders in courts, in...

March 27, 2026 2:48 PM

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme driving transformation of 13 railway stations in Delhi

The Ministry of Railways is undertaking a major overhaul of railway infrastructure in Delhi under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with 13 stations in the national capital identified for redevelopment as part of a nationwide initiative. The scheme, which aims to modernise railway stations with a long-term vision, has so far identified 1,338 stations across India for phased development, including key stations in Delhi such as New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar, Delhi Cantt, Safdarjung, Bi...

March 27, 2026 2:10 PM

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews progress of Kavach implementation

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday reviewed the progress of Kavach, the indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system of Indian Railways, with a focus on accelerating its nationwide deployment and enhancing operational efficiency through advanced technologies. The review meeting highlighted key technological upgrades aimed at strengthening the safety and reliability of train operations. Technological Boost to Kavach System Indian Railways has introduced sever...

March 13, 2026 5:50 PM

Indian Railways completes over 1,900 km of key infrastructure projects to boost connectivity

Indian Railways has completed several major infrastructure projects spanning over 1,900 kilometres across the country, strengthening rail connectivity, enhancing freight efficiency and supporting regional economic growth. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the details in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, highlighting the government’s focus on expanding railway capacity and modernising infrastructure. Major rail projects completed Among the key projects recently compl...