railway projects

October 26, 2026 6:33 PM

16-fold rise in budgetary outlay for railways in Jharkhand under Modi rule: Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday claimed that previous governments neglected Jharkhand, which saw a 16-fold increase in its railway budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rule. He also asserted that several railway projects in West Bengal received fresh impetus under the BJP government in the state and pointed out that the vital Beleghata-Sector V metro track construction in Kolkata has been completed. After flagging off the new Santragachi-Jaipur Express train virtually, the r...

September 27, 2026 5:55 PM

Amit Shah flags off India’s first LNG-powered train, inaugurates Rs 1,472 crore railway projects in Ahmedabad

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated development projects worth ₹1,472 crore and flagged off the country's first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. HM Shah also inaugurated a WAG-12 Maintenance Shed, constructed at a cost of ₹700 crore for maintenance of railway locomotive engines. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries were present at the programme. HM Shah said the LNG-powered train would contribute to environmenta...

September 10, 2026 12:38 AM

‘Will ensure strong connectivity’: PM Modi hails Cabinet decision on railway projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinet's approval of eight railway projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore, saying these will ensure stronger connectivity, faster passenger movement and lower logistics cost. The cabinet approved five multitracking projects covering 17 districts across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 540 kms. The total estimated cost of the projects is Rs 10,021 crore an...

May 6, 2026 9:00 AM

PM Modi applauds major railway projects boosting connectivity across six Indian states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Union cabinet's approval of recent railway projects covering 19 districts across six states in the country, calling it a symbol of India's "boosting infrastructure" and "furthering economic growth." In an 'X' post, the Prime Minister said that the projects would enhance connectivity, improve operational connectivity and give access to various tourist sites across the country. "Boosting India's infrastructure, furthering economic growth! The ...

July 31, 2025 3:21 PM

Centre constructs 16,207 km of highways, sanctions ₹69,342 crore for railway projects in Northeast

The Central Government has constructed 16,207 km of National Highways and sanctioned ₹69,342 crore for railway projects to bolster infrastructure and accelerate economic development in the Northeastern Region (NER), the Parliament was informed on Thursday. Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Sukanta Majumdar told the Rajya Sabha that the Ministry of Railways has approved 12 railway projects - including 8 new lines and 4 doubling projects - spanning a total length of 777 ...

January 6, 2025 10:20 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of several railway projects today in J-K, Telangana, Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several major railway projects across the country on Monday, according to a release from the Prime Minister's Office. The virtual event, scheduled to begin at 12:30 pm via video conferencing, will mark a significant step toward enhancing the nation’s railway infrastructure and connectivity. A key highlight of the event will be the inauguration of the new Jammu Railway Division, which will significantly improve ...