Union Railway Minister
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Good news for travellers: Indian Railways plans to double train capacity in major cities; check list
India | Dec 26, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTIndian Railways has announced a major expansion plan to double the originating capacity of trains in the country's biggest cities by 2030. The project aims to add terminals, enhance maintenance facilities, upgrade signalling systems and strengthen suburban as well as long-distance networks.
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Old Delhi Railway Station to be renamed? CM Rekha Gupta writes to Centre - this may be the new name
India | Jul 01, 2025, 10:53 AM ISTOld Delhi Railway Station renaming: In her letter, the Chief Minister described Maharaja Agrasen as a respected historical figure who championed social justice, economic equality, and community well-being.
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What caused heavy rush at New Delhi Railway Station leading to stampede-like situation?
Delhi | Mar 24, 2025, 07:56 AM ISTAccording to the police, no injury was reported. However, there was an extra rush at the railway station due to delay of a few trains. Passengers were seen scaling the barricades and jumping queues at the station.
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Mysuru-Darbhanga Express derails: Three trains halted in Chennai-Gudur region, likely to be diverted
Chennai | Oct 11, 2024, 11:34 PM ISTA passenger train from Mysore to Darbhanga via Perambur collided with a goods train standing at Kavarappettai railway station near Thiruvallur. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is closely monitoring the rescue operations.
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Ahead of Assembly polls, Railway Minister flags off Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express in Jharkhand
Jharkhand | Oct 10, 2024, 09:28 PM ISTAccording to the ministry, this new train service will connect Sahibganj to Howrah. It will cover a distance of 350 km in just seven hours at an affordable fare of Rs 125 which is expected to provide considerable relief to the residents of Jharkhand.
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Good news for passengers: Indian Railways to run nearly 6,000 special trains this festive season
India | Sep 27, 2024, 02:06 PM ISTUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that Indian Railways will operate a total of 5,975 special trains during this year's festival season. This is a significant increase from the 4,429 special trains run last year.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw to travel in Kavach-fitted train today to review efficiency trial in Rajasthan
Rajasthan | Sep 24, 2024, 09:06 AM ISTThe Kavach system, also known as an Automatic Train Protection System (ATP), has been developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO). It can apply brakes automatically in an emergency when a train driver fails to act in time.
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals key focus areas in Railway Budget 2024 | DETAILS
India | Jul 24, 2024, 05:47 PM ISTUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed a press conference and elaborated on the railway sector's budget allocations.
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'Attempt to demoralise railway with fake news will fail': Ashwini Vaishnaw on loco pilots' condition
India | Jul 10, 2024, 01:27 PM ISTThe railway minister added that when pilots complete a trip, they come to the running room for rest if they are out of headquarters. Before 2014, running rooms were in very bad shape.
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'Detailed high-level inquiry will be conducted...': Ashwini Vaishnaw on Odisha train accident
India | Jun 03, 2023, 09:25 AM ISTOdisha train accident: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assured that a detailed high-level inquiry into the incident. He also said that the cause of the accident will be known after the Commissioner of Railway Safety submits his report.
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Do you know how long is India's longest goods train? Answer in Rail minister's THIS tweet - WATCH
India | Aug 16, 2022, 07:22 PM ISTIndia's longest goods train: The longest goods train was running with 6 engines and 295 wagons. The video has been shared by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
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Government efforts led to decline of 62 percent in train accidents: official
India | Jul 10, 2019, 05:52 PM ISTThe Centre is working to ensure a safe journey for 23 million passengers using the train service in the country daily and its efforts have led to a decline of 62 percent in accidents, a senior official said.
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Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu assuages fears over privatisation of Railways
National | Dec 03, 2014, 05:55 PM ISTMumbai: Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu today said the Centre was seeking private capital investment in cash-strapped Railways to meet the resource crunch and it does not amount to privatisation as the Railways unions claim."We
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Know Pawan Bansal: Low profile man in high-profile controversy
National | May 05, 2013, 07:31 AM ISTChandigarh, May 5: An advocate-turned-politician, Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has gradually moved his way up in his political career while maintaining a clean image. However, this will be impacted by a bribery scandal in