Railway Minister

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...

March 11, 2026 10:19 PM

Railway fares not a trade secret; Rs 60,239 crore subsidy provided on passenger tickets in 2024-25: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Indian Railways does not treat passenger ticket fares as a trade secret and ensures that fare-related information is publicly available, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply, the minister said details of railway fares are widely published and displayed on passenger tickets, fare tables, computerised ticketing systems and digital platforms such as the RailOne application. Any revisions or rationalisation of passenger fares are also m...

March 11, 2026 9:37 PM

Kavach 4.0 commissioned on 1,452 km of key rail routes; safety spending on Indian Railways triples

Indian Railways has successfully commissioned Kavach 4.0, the latest version of its indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, across 1,452 route kilometres on the high-density Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The development marks a significant milestone in strengthening railway safety and modernising train operations on some of the country’s busiest routes. Indigenous safety technology Kavach is ...

March 11, 2026 10:20 PM

Indian Railways renews 54,600 km of tracks since 2014, boosting speed potential and safety

Indian Railways has renewed nearly 54,600 kilometres of railway tracks between 2014 and February 2026 as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance train safety, reliability and speed across the national rail network. The information was shared by Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Vaishnaw said that track renewal is a continuous process carried out based on factors such as the age of the track, traffic load and overall condition. The works are prioritised ...

December 5, 2025 3:39 PM

Indian Railways commissions Kavach 4.0 on 738 Route km across key corridors

Indian Railways has commissioned Kavach 4.0, the latest version of its indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, on 738 route kilometres across two major corridors. The system has been deployed over 633 route kilometres in the Palwal-Mathura-Nagda section on the Delhi-Mumbai route and 105 route kilometres in the Howrah-Bardhaman section on the Delhi-Howrah route. The update was shared by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. Kavach is a saf...

September 29, 2025 5:13 PM

Rail Push to Power Sikkim’s Development

When the Indian Railways began operations in the Northeastern region in 1875 with a 38-mile line from Dalsinghsarai to Darbhanga in a drought-prone area, no one could have imagined that this foundation stone would one day evolve into a lifeline for the entire Northeast. This vision has become more evident with the recent milestone of connecting Mizoram’s capital, Aizawl, to the national railway network through the Bairabi–Sairang line. Since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for...

September 12, 2025 3:25 PM

Northeast no longer a frontier waiting for progress but central to India’s growth story: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored the transformation of India’s Northeast, stating that the region is no longer a distant frontier waiting for development but has become central to India’s growth story. “The inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line marks a historic milestone, connecting Mizoram to the national railway network and opening new avenues of trade, connectivity, and opportunity,” PM Modi said in a post on X. PM Modi also praised an article written by...

August 4, 2025 9:42 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bhavnagar-Ayodhya weekly train

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off the Bhavnagar-Ayodhya Express along with two other express trains- Rewa-Pune (Hadapsar) Express and Jabalpur-Raipur Express-from Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Dr. Mohan Yadav and Vishnu Deo Sai, respectively, joined the event through video conferencing. Speaking on the occasion, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the newly introduced trains are of immense importance to the region. He...

July 1, 2025 4:26 PM

Railways launches ‘RailOne’ app as one-stop solution for passenger services

In a major step toward enhancing passenger experience, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday launched the 'RailOne' app at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, marking the 40th Foundation Day of the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). Designed to be a comprehensive, all-in-one platform, the RailOne app aims to streamline and simplify access to a range of railway passenger services through a user-friendly interface. Available on both Android and iOS platforms, the RailO...