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Three new trains to be launched from Guwahati on Friday.

Three new trains by Indian Railways to be launched from Guwahati today: Check full list

Assam | Jan 02, 2025, 11:59 PM IST

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off three trains from Guwahati and inaugurate a 10 KW FM transmitter at Akashvani Kokrajhar during a day-long visit to Assam on Friday.

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Modi Cabinet increases allocation to Rs 69,515 crore for farmers

Business | Jan 01, 2025, 04:09 PM IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Prime Minister dedicated the first Cabinet meeting of 2025 to farmers. In this first meeting, extensive discussions covered various aspects of farmers, and the decisions taken today are entirely focussed on their welfare.

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Railway Minister highlights Kavach’s key role in ensuring safety during dense fog | VIDEO

India | Dec 24, 2024, 12:14 PM IST

Indian Railways is revolutionising train safety with Kavach, an advanced Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Amid dense fog in northern India, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted its ability to display signals inside the cab, ensuring seamless operations.

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10 new Vande Bharat sleeper trains to be launched soon: Centre says trains under production now

Business | Dec 20, 2024, 12:43 PM IST

Vande Bharat sleeper trains: Ashwini Vaishnaw said that currently 10 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are under production and the first prototype has been manufactured and will undergo field trials soon.

Yearender 2024: List of 5 top achievements of Indian Railways this year

India | Dec 19, 2024, 06:12 PM IST

List of top achievements of Indian Railways in 2024: From completion of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link to the electrification of railway lines to launching of a slew of Vande Bharats, the Indian Railways in the year 2024 managed to achieve various milestones.

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Indian Railways' new integrated track monitoring system: Know its objectives, other details

Business | Dec 12, 2024, 08:26 PM IST

The Integrated Track Monitoring System is expected to provide real-time, precise data on track conditions, enabling safer, more efficient, and manageable operations for track maintenance teams. The ITMS is part of the broader vision to integrate modern technology into the railway network.

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Govt to scrap cancellation charges on waiting tickets? Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw responds

India | Dec 12, 2024, 05:08 PM IST

Ticket cancellation charges: The train passengers must note that there are two categories of ticket cancellation in Railways. First – before the chart is created and second – after the chart is created. This decides how much refund you will get.

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Lok Sabha passes Railways Amendment Bill, Ashwini Vaishnaw assures it won't lead to privatisation

India | Dec 11, 2024, 04:25 PM IST

Railways Amendment Bill 2024: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Bill intends to amend the Railways Act of 1989 to enhance the powers of the Railway Board and improve operational efficiencies.

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Maharashtra to upgrade 132 railway stations with enhanced facilities

Maharashtra | Dec 09, 2024, 10:45 PM IST

The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to enhance and modernise railway stations throughout the Indian Railways network. The scheme currently intends to upgrade and modernise a total of 1,337 stations across the Indian Railway system.

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Railways to run 13,000 trains for convenience of devotees, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Uttar Pradesh | Dec 08, 2024, 10:10 PM IST

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh will start with Paush Purnima Snan, which is on January 13, 2025. The Kumbh festival will conclude with the last bath on February 26, 2025, the day of Mahashivratri.

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Vande Bharat sleeper trains: Railway Minister gives BIG update on launch | DETAILS

Business | Dec 07, 2024, 04:17 PM IST

Vande Bharat sleeper trains update: The train promises comfort, speed, and cutting-edge technology for overnight journeys.

Maha Kumbh 2025: High-speed trains to connect Prayagraj and Varanasi as preparations near completion

Uttar Pradesh | Dec 06, 2024, 11:08 AM IST

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mahakumbhnagar and Prayagraj on December 13 to review the preparations for the 2025 Mahakumbh and inaugurate various projects.

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Explains Integrated Track Monitoring System In Detail

News | Dec 06, 2024, 08:01 AM IST

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of using advanced technology in Indian Railways. Vaishnaw emphasised the importance of safety measures of the track system in railways.

Indian Railways, Railways gives over Rs 56000 crore subsidy on tickets every year, railway minister

'Indian Railways gives over Rs 56,000 crore subsidy on tickets every year', says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India | Dec 04, 2024, 02:45 PM IST

Replying to multiple questions in the Lok Sabha on restoring discounts given to various categories of train passengers, he said if the price of a ticket is Rs 100, then the railways charges just Rs 54 for it- a discount of 46 per cent.

Vande Bharat Express train: Major update for passengers on New Delhi-Patna route | Check details

India | Dec 01, 2024, 07:33 PM IST

Vande Bharat Express train: Ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja which draws unprecedented numbers of passengers on the New Delhi-Patna route, Indian Railways launched the Vande Bharat Express special train to reduce extra burden on the rail network in October.

New Pamban Bridge: India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge takes shape | In Pics

India | Dec 01, 2024, 11:11 AM IST

After the iconic Pamabn Bridge connecting the Indian mainland to Rameshwaram was decommissioned in 2022, the government initiated steps to build a new bridge with cutting-edge technology that could facilitate the needs for another century.

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Bullet train: Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects slab track system in Gujarat | Check update on mega project

India | Nov 30, 2024, 04:31 PM IST

Bullet train project: PM Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe launched the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project in Gujarat on September 14, 2017. The high-speed rail line being built using Japan's Shinkansen technology has been funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

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