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  Soon to be launched Vande Bharat timings may clash with Tejas Express on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route

  India | September 15, 2022 16:54 IST

  Sources said the IRCTC, in two letters in August and September, said the clash in timings will "defeat" the very purpose of introduction of the Tejas Express which is the Railways' premium corporate train.

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  Railways floats tender to make 80,000 'Make in India' wheels every year

  Business | September 09, 2022 18:40 IST

  At a press briefing, Vaishnaw said forged wheels needed for high-speed trains and for LHB coaches will now be produced in the 'Make in India' plant and there will be an assured procurement of 80,000 wheels for Rs 600 crore per year.

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  Fire breaks out in AC coach of Hoshiarpur-Delhi Express train

  India | September 06, 2022 22:18 IST

  Assistant sub-inspector of Government Railway Police, Ambala Cantt, Ravinder Kumar said some labourers noticed flames coming out of the first AC-cum-AC-two tier coach in the evening and informed the railway authorities.

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  World's highest pier railway bridge on Jiribam–Imphal in Manipur takes shape | WATCH

  India | August 24, 2022 22:32 IST

  Noney Bridge: The under-construction bridge is 141 meters high and 703 meters long. Once completed, it will drastically reduce travel time from 10-12 hours to 2.5 hours.

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  Central government to recruit around 10 lakh people in coming 1.5 years

  India | August 06, 2022 10:32 IST

  In June, PM Modi reviewed the status of human resources in all central depts, ministries and instructed that recruitment of 10 lakh people be done by the government in mission mode in the next 1.5 years.

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  Railways suffered Rs 260 cr loss due to damage caused by protest against Agnipath Scheme: Ashwini

  India | July 22, 2022 18:48 IST

  Agnipath protest: The minister also informed that more than 2000 trains were affected due to the Agnipath protests across the country. In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, he said 2132 trains were cancelled between June 15 and June 23.

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  Rlys places order for wheels from Chinese firm; to pay 1.68 pc higher compared to deal with Ukraine

  India | July 20, 2022 19:23 IST

  Railways news: In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the purchase order for 39,000 wheels for LHB coaches has been placed by the Indian Railways with Taiyuan, China against a global tender.

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  IRCTC offers 11-day tour package for 'religious places' | CHECK DETAILS HERE

  India | July 06, 2022 11:23 IST

  Indian Railways has put on track “Swadesh Darshan Train”, having both AC and non-AC coaches, for the journey, beginning from October 10 (Monday) to October 20 (Thursday) from Darbhnaga.

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  Agnipath protests: Centre, states promise jobs for 'Agniveers', but stir still on | Key points

  India | June 18, 2022 23:01 IST

  Agitators set ablaze Taregana railway station in Bihar during a bandh on Saturday and vandalised Ludhiana railway station in Punjab, as protesters continued to target railway properties on the fourth day of the stir and blocked roads and rail tracks in several states

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  Modi Govt 8 years: How Brand India gained its rightful place globally over past 8 years

  India | May 29, 2022 11:19 IST

  PM Modi began with his foreign visits to meet counterparts, discuss what India wants and can give, like all prime ministers but with one difference, his unique style of making a personal relation with them.

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  Eastern Railway achieves 100 per cent electrification of over 2,800 km network

  India | May 27, 2022 12:05 IST

  The total electrification will help reduce carbon emission significantly and support Indian Railway in achieving its target of making the country's railway network carbon neutral by 2030, official said.

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  Modi govt 8 years: How PM developed urban infrastructure with swanky expressways, railways, airports

  India | May 26, 2022 14:11 IST

  The pace of development both on approval of projects and execution has been impressive unlike situation during previous governments when projects were merely passed on paper but less execution on the ground.

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  After 'baby berths', Vaishnaw promises more 'human-centric design ideas' for Railways

  India | May 12, 2022 2:45 IST

  Officials said the innovation will be expanded once it gets positive feedback from railway passengers. Once the railway tries it out more and records feedback, it will put the necessary details on the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) where it can be booked by passengers on request.

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  New feature-rich train rake introduced on J&K's Banihal-Baramulla section | WATCH

  India | May 05, 2022 17:36 IST

  Sharing the glimpse of the new rake, the railway ministry said it is equipped with better internal furnishing, improved atmospheric control, advanced 3 Phase AC and CCTV cameras.

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  What Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said about govt's plans to privatise Indian Railways

  India | March 16, 2022 21:01 IST

  The railways will continue to fulfil social obligations, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, adding Rs 60,000 crore subsidy is provided on passenger fares.

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  Banks, railways privatisation will leave 5 lakh employees jobless, claims Varun Gandhi

  India | February 22, 2022 18:46 IST

  For the last several months, the 41-year-old MP from Uttar Pradesh’s Pilbhit has been expressing views on various issues - from farm laws to inflation - that are not in line with the BJP's official stand.

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  Budget 2022: Businesses welcome Modi govt's futuristic vision, digital-first India

  Business | February 03, 2022 15:48 IST

  Introduction of digital currency, investments in the construction of roads, railways, airports, ports, 400 new Vande Bharat trains, rural housing, and no change in income-tax slabs were among key announcements. Let's take a look at what different businesses have to say post-budget announcement.

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  Budget 2022: Sitharaman announces 400 new generation Vande Bharat trains during next 3 years

  Business | February 01, 2022 11:55 IST

  National highways will be extended by 25,000 km during 2022-23, and the PM Gati Shakti for road transport master plan will be finalised in 2022-23, Sitharaman said today.

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  South Central railways cancels 55 trains till Monday over low occupancy | Details

  India | January 22, 2022 23:39 IST

  As many as 55 trains covering destinations in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, have been cancelled till Monday, SCR officials said.

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  Train driver spots man lying on tracks in Mumbai | Watch what happened next

  India | January 03, 2022 19:32 IST

  A Mumbai local train motorman saved a person's life after he suddenly came on the railway track and lie down when the train was approaching from the other end. The video of the incident was shared by the Railways ministry.