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Bihar gets record Rs 10,000 crore for rail infrastructure in FY27: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Bihar's rail network is set for a major upgrade. The Union Railway Minister announced a record Rs 10,000 crore allocation for infrastructure development. A new express train will connect Chapra with Delhi. Locomotives manufactured in Bihar are now being exported. Projects worth Rs 1.15 lakh crore are underway. Patna Junction…

The Economic Times

"Will significantly improve ticket booking efficiency": ZRUCC Southern Railway member on IRCTC website upgrade

"Will significantly improve ticket booking efficiency": ZRUCC Southern Railway member on IRCTC website upgrade

Indian Railways is set for a major digital upgrade. The passenger reservation system will see its ticket booking capacity surge from 32,000 to 1.5 lakh tickets per minute. This enhancement aims to boost efficiency and prevent server failures during peak booking times. A new, improved IRCTC website is slated for…

The Economic Times

Vande Bharat sleeper trains to start operation in six months

Vande Bharat sleeper trains to start operation in six months

Union Railway Minister announces new Vande Bharat sleeper trains with advanced features for better passenger comfort in Bengaluru.

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After Vaishnaw’s election to Rajya Sabha, speculation grows about BJD-BJP camaraderie

The camaraderie between the BJP and the BJD was on view in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, with BJD deciding not to put up a third candidate in order to ensure the election of Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, even though the party had the numbers.

Plans to connect Kashmir with rest of India through rail pushed to July

The Union Railway Ministry’s plans to ply trains across the whole length of USBRL have been temporarily derailed due to the challenging nature of the terrain

What is the status of Kavach installations? | Explained

Kavach, an indigenously developed Traffic Collision Avoidance System uses RFID technology, loco-to-loco communication and radio infrastructure to monitor train movements and transmit signals. Union Railway Ministry tested Kavach in February but only 1,500 km of route covered.

Survey for new rail line to link Ladakh with rest of country is complete, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The survey for a new rail project connecting the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of India has been completed, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament on July 26. The 498-km proposed line is planned to start from Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh and via Manali will reach Leh.

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State seeks stop for Vande Bharat Express at Tirur, Thiruvalla

State seeks stop for Vande Bharat Express at Tirur, Thiruvalla

In a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan invited the attention of the Union Minister to the ‘justifiable demand’ of rail commuters in Kerala for allotting stops at Tirur and Thiruvalla, which are important railway stations in the State.

Nemom rail terminal: Kerala delegation to meet Union Railway Minister

Nemom rail terminal: Kerala delegation to meet Union Railway Minister

State also to seek more Central aid for school mid-day meal scheme

Nemom terminal: Ministerial delegation to meet Union Railway Minister

Nemom terminal: Ministerial delegation to meet Union Railway Minister

Public convention to mount pressure on Centre: Sivankutty

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