Railways Minister
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When will railways start exporting high-speed engines from Dahod unit? Ashwini Vaishnaw replies
Gujarat | Mar 02, 2025, 12:31 PM ISTThe foundation stone of the unit at Dahod was laid in April 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an estimated cost of Rs 20,000 crore.
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Cabinet approves THESE three mega railways projects, including Prayagraj–Manikpur line
India | Nov 25, 2024, 11:04 PM ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who addressed the media on the projects approved by the Cabinet, said the department recruited five lakh employees in the last decade – a number slightly higher than the previous decade.
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Vande Bharat trains: How much damages due to stone pelting cost Railways? Ashwini Vaishnaw's reply
India | Jul 26, 2023, 05:06 PM ISTRailways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Lok Sabha that railways lost Rs 55.60 lakh in damages to stone pelting on Vande Bharat trains since launch.
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Railways Minister inspects East-West Metro project, newly built Metro tunnel under river Hooghly
Kolkata | Jun 21, 2023, 10:49 PM ISTThe Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the progress of the East-West Metro project work and the newly built Metro tunnel under river Hooghly in West Bengal.
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When will Bullet train be launched in India? Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals
India | Feb 03, 2023, 09:02 PM ISTSpeaking exclusively at India TV's Samvaad, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that recently a top official of the Japanese PM had visited India to check the progress of the bullet train project. He said that the official was amazed to see the scale and quality of the project's progress.
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Concessions given to senior citizens may not be restored as of now | Railways Minister's explanation
India | Dec 14, 2022, 02:52 PM ISTRailways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was criticized for canceling the concession given on train tickets to senior citizens.
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'No restoration of concession for senior citizens in trains', says Railways Minister
India | Dec 14, 2022, 02:52 PM ISTSenior citizen concession tickets: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hinted that the concessions given to the senior citizens in the railways may not be restored, citing excessive expanses of the national transporter.
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off 3rd India-Bangladesh passenger train 'Mitali Express'
India | Jun 01, 2022, 02:00 PM ISTThis is the third passenger train between the two nations that was flagged off from Rail Bhawan in New Delhi today.
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Railways minister AshwIni Vaishnaw urges NTPC candidates to put grievances in proper mechanism
India | Jan 27, 2022, 12:23 AM ISTThe Railway's minister said that 20 per cent of candidates were shortlisted so that more candidates may get a chance. The exam was conducted transparently. The entire issue is about shortlisting of candidates, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
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Baramulla-Jammu rail link to be completed by 2023: Railways Minister
News | Sep 13, 2021, 11:40 PM ISTUnion Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed confidence on completing Baramulla-Jammu rail link project by 2023. "Hopefully, by 2023, we will be able to travel to Baramulla from Jammu, work is underway. I request everyone (protestors) to think of the railways as the nation's property, ensure that there are no disruptions caused to its services," said Ashwini Vaishnaw.
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Railways Minister interacts with passengers in Vande Bharat Express
News | Sep 15, 2021, 11:32 AM ISTUnion Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw travelled in Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Jammu on September 13 and interacted with the passengers. "Passengers expressed their satisfaction regarding Vande Bharat trains. They acknowledged government's emphasis on cleanliness on trains," he said.
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Expect genuine single-window for approvals by April 2021: Piyush Goyal
News | Dec 16, 2020, 12:11 PM ISTSpeaking at the day 1 of ASSOCHAM Foundation Week, via video conferencing on December 15, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the first cut of a genuine single-window for business approvals could be expected by March or April 2021.
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Piyush Goyal, Farmer Welfare Minister meet Punjab farmer leaders in Delhi
News | Nov 13, 2020, 09:20 PM ISTUnion Minister of Railways, Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar held a meeting with farmer leaders from Punjab at Vigyan Bhawan.
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It's time to fight coronavirus together, not to do politics: Chhattisgarh CM on Piyush Goyal
News | May 17, 2020, 08:35 AM ISTWhile speaking to ANI amid coronavirus pandemic on May 16, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel spoke on Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal's statement.
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BJP playing politics, NOC already given for 110 trains: Jharkhand CM on Piyush Goyal's allegations
News | May 15, 2020, 07:00 PM ISTAfter Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal made a statement that Jharkhand government is not giving nod for enough trains to ferry migrant trains.
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Several states aren't giving permission for 'shramik special' trains which pains me: Railways Minister
News | May 15, 2020, 10:53 AM ISTUnion Railways Minister Piyush Goyal spoke on 'shramik special' trains.
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COVID-19: FM announced by FM Sitharaman will boost economy, says Railways Minister
News | May 15, 2020, 08:01 AM ISTThe Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal spoke on economic relief package.
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Ulemas' march could end in martial law: Pakistan Minister
World | Oct 20, 2019, 09:48 PM ISTAddressing a press conference on Saturday, he said the decision regarding Maulana's march seemed unclear. A face-saving formula could be offered to the JUI chief, he added.
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Piyush Goyal at Vande Mataram: India is in safe hands with PM Modi, people know 'Modi hai toh mumkin hai'
India | Mar 16, 2019, 05:47 PM ISTCondemning the Pulwama terror attack and the recent attack in New Zealand's Christchurch, Goyal said that it is only under PM Modi's governance, India can be safe and secure.
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Rail Budget: 10 things to expect from Suresh Prabhu
Feb 15, 2016, 01:14 PM ISTNew Delhi: Railway minister Suresh Prabu will present this year's Railway budget on February 25.The public sector behemoth is likely to refrain from direct fare hikes as even the PMO is against such a move,