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Forever News Delhi: Following successful trials of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches, Indian Railways has decided to install CCTV cameras across all coaches to enhance passenger safety. Miscreants and organised gangs often target unsuspecting passengers -- the presence of cameras is expected to deter such activities significantly. To maintain passenger privacy, cameras will be installed only in common movement areas near the doors. Reviewed by Railway Ministers Union Railway Minister Shri Ash ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): In order to improve the railway infrastructure in the country, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced four more semi-high-speed Amrit Bharat express trains for Bihar. The total number of Amrit Bharat Express trains in the country is now seven, out of which five will be running from Bihar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity at the Railway Board, Dilip Kumar told ANI on Tuesday. 'Railway Minister announced five new trains in his recent visit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): In order to improve the railway infrastructure in the country, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced four more semi-high-speed Amrit Bharat express trains for Bihar. The total number of Amrit Bharat Express trains in the country is now seven, out of which five will be running from Bihar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity at the Railway Board, Dilip Kumar told ANI on Tuesday. 'Railway Minister announced five new trains in his recent visit ...Read More >
Samastipur (Bihar) [India], July 8 (ANI): In a continued effort to modernise and upgrade railway infrastructure in Bihar, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several key projects worth Rs 17.30 crore at Karpoorigram Station under the Samastipur division. At the outset, Vaishnaw inspected the Digha Bridge Halt and thoroughly reviewed passenger amenities, safety, cleanliness, platform condition, drinking water, lighting, and security ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) Ahead of assembly elections in Bihar, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday announced that four new Amrit Bharat trains will be launched very soon from various cities of the country, including Delhi, to the state. Vaishnaw, who was in Bihar to inaugurate several railway projects, said that the four Amrit Bharat trains will run between New Delhi-Patna, Darbhanga-Lucknow, Malda Town-Lucknow and Saharsa-Amritsar. He laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several im ...Read More >
Ranchi, July 7: Minister of State for Defence and MP from Ranchi, Sanjay Seth, held a press conference on Monday at his office in the Namo E-Library to highlight the significant progress in railway infrastructure within the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency over the last three years. He informed that major development works are currently underway across four key railway divisions -- Ranchi, Chakradharpur, Adra and Dhanbad -- with a cumulative investment of more than Rs 4,224 crore. While several pro ...Read More >
Samastipur: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said Rs 10,000 crore has been sanctioned in this year's Union Budget for strengthening rail infrastructure in Bihar. Speaking at the 'bhoomi pujan' ceremony for a new level crossing gate near Karpoori Gram railway station in Samastipur district, the minister also inaugurated several upgraded passenger amenities at the station. "The NDA government at the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned Rs 10,000 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, during his visit to Patna on Monday ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, announced the introduction of four new Amrit Bharat trains and that a budget of Rs 10,000 crore has been sanctioned to strengthen railway infrastructure in the state. Speaking at the 'bhoomi pujan' ceremony for a new level crossing gate near Karpoori Gram railway station in Samastipur district, the minister also inaugurated several upgraded passenger amenities at the station. ...Read More >
Samastipur (Bihar), Jul 7 (PTI) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said Rs 10,000 crore has been sanctioned in this year's Union Budget for strengthening rail infrastructure in Bihar. Speaking at the 'bhoomi pujan' ceremony for a new level crossing gate near Karpoori Gram railway station in Samastipur district, the minister also inaugurated several upgraded passenger amenities at the station. "The NDA government at the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP Lok Sabha member Praveen Khandelwal on Sunday shot off a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, requesting him to rename New Delhi Railway Station after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said the central location and prominence of the New Delhi Railway Station make it a suitable site to be named after the visionary leader whose life and legacy continue to inspire millions. Pointing out that the veteran leader had a deep emotional ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Om Birla paid floral tributes at the portrait of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Samvidhan Sadan on his Birth Anniversary on Sunday. Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilisers JP Nadda; Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw; Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Harivansh; Members of Parliament, former Me ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday paid tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on the occasion of his birth anniversary, stating that the struggle of the Jana Sangh's founder ended in 2019 when Article 370 was abrogated from the Constitution. Addressing a public meeting in the national capital, Vaishnaw said, 'It is because of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee's ideas and struggles that such great achievements have been possible, achievements crucial for India's uni ...Read More >
Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has written to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, requesting an enhancement of Vande Bharat train services in the Union Territory. The demands include increasing the frequency of the trains, augmenting coach capacity, rescheduling timings for better public convenience, and providing onboard internet connectivity. In a letter sent last week, Omar Abdullah welcomed the recent launch of the Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar, describing it ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to increase the frequency of Vande Bharat trains to the Valley. He also sought an increase in the number of coaches in the Vande Bharat trains. In a letter to Vaishnaw last week, Abdullah said the recent launch of the Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar has been widely welcomed and has generated immense public enthusiasm across Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsAp ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) Railway Board officials on Wednesday said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta should follow the formal process, after she wrote to Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking to change the name of Old Delhi Railway Station to Maharaja Agrasen. Officials said the Ministry of Home Affairs is the competent authority to approve the change in the name of a railway station. It does so on the recommendation of the state government concerned. To change the name of a station, the chief secreta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) Railway Board officials on Wednesday said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta should follow the formal process, after she wrote to Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking to change the name of Old Delhi Railway Station to Maharaja Agrasen. Officials said the Ministry of Home Affairs is the competent authority to approve the change in the name of a railway station. It does so on the recommendation of the state government concerned. Also Read | Odisha Shocker: 32-Year-Old Tribal Wom ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita inaugurated the 73rd edition of India International Garment Fair (IIGF) on Tuesday. The inauguration took place in the presence of Chairman AEPC Sudhir Sekhri, prominent industry leaders and a large number of international buyers and exhibitors. Also Read | RailOne App Launched: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils One-Stop Mobile Solution for All Passenger Services; Now Available ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 1: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched on Tuesday the RailOne mobile application, which can help passengers get easy access to multiple services such as ticket booking, train and PNR enquiry, journey planning, rail help services and meal booking. Vaishnaw inaugurated the app, available on both Android Play Store and iOS App Store platforms, at the 40th Foundation Day celebrations of the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). "RailOne App is a one-stop solution for ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 1 (UNI) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday launched the user-friendly RailOne app at an event here to mark the 40th Foundation Day of the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). The app aims to enhance passenger travel experience by providing a single platform for various railway services, a Ministry statement said. RailOne is a user-friendly, all-in-one application that integrates several services for railway passengers. Available for download on both An ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has proposed renaming the historic Old Delhi Railway Station to Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station in honour of the legendary king known for his values of non-violence, social justice, and community welfare. In a letter addressed to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on June 19, CM Gupta urged the central government to consider the renaming as a tribute to Maharaja Agrasen's legacy. "Renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station after Maharaja Agrasen wo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday wrote to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and requested him to rename the Old Delhi Railway Station as Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station. CM Gupta wrote, "I am writing to respectfully request your kind consideration for renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station in honour of Maharaja Agrasen, a revered historical figure whose legacy has had a profound impact on the socio-economic development of India, particularly in Delhi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has proposed the renaming of Old Delhi Railway Station after Maharaja Agrasen, a legendary historical figure. In a letter addressed to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Gupta said the proposal would "deeply resonate with the sentiments of millions of Delhi residents." "I am writing to respectfully request your kind consideration for renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station in honour of Maharaja Agrasen, a revered historical figure whose legacy has had a pro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) The Ministry of Railways has decided to prepare reservation charts for long-distance trains eight hours in advance, instead of the current four hours, to help passengers travelling from remote locations plan their journeys better. The decision was taken during a recent review meeting chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, a statement issued by the ministry said. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for June 30, 2025 Declared, Check Winning ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) The Ministry of Railways has decided to prepare reservation charts for long-distance trains eight hours in advance, instead of the current four hours, to help passengers travelling from remote locations plan their journeys better. The decision was taken during a recent review meeting chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, a statement issued by the ministry said. Under Vaishnaw's guidance, officials are working to prepare the reservation chart eight hours before t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently reviewed the progress of ongoing reforms in the passengers reservation system and emphasized the need for smart, transparent, accessible and efficient ticketing system with a focus on passenger convenience, the ministry on Sunday said. Under Vaishnaw's guidance, officials are working to prepare the reservation chart eight hours before the train's departure instead of the current system of four hours. "It will benefit passengers ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a significant development, Indian Railways has proposed to prepare and release the reservation chart eight hours before a train's departure, replacing the current practice of releasing the chart four hours before departure. This new timeline is expected to come into effect from 1st July this year. The decision follows a series of meetings between railway officials and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aimed at improving convenience for passengers, particularly those holding wait ...Read More >
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Purulia-Bankura-Howrah MEMU train. He says the government prioritizes railway expansion and modernization. Investment in West Bengal railways has significantly increased. The new train aims to improve connectivity and passenger convenience in several districts. Kolkata Metro has also seen considerable expansion. Vaishnaw urged the state government to address land acquisition challenges.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday flagged off the ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being si ...Read More >
Kolkata: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday sought the state's cooperation regarding various pending railway works here while mentioning hurdles faced in implementing several Metro projects. He was at the newly upgraded Santragachi railway station to virtually flag off the first local train between Howrah and Purulia via Bankura and Masagram."The chief minister should rise above politics and allow the railway projects to happen. Issues like traffic blocks have delayed the Metro work a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday virtually flagged off a new weekly train from Gwalior to Bengaluru, saying it will benefit cities like Guna, Bhopal, and other parts of Madhya Pradesh. He also said efforts are underway to start a train service between Gwalior and Agra, and that preparations for the upcoming Kumbh will be made on a scale similar to a Maha Kumbh. Speaking at the launch, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, 'This train will benefit Gwalior, ...Read More >
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