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PM Modi Dedicates 100% Electrified Rail Network In Chhattisgarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 100 per cent electrification of the rail network of Indian Railways in Chhattisgarh on Sunday by pressing a remote button in Mohbhatta village of Bilaspur district of the state.
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"200 New Vande Bharat Trains In Next 2-3 Years": Ashwini Vaishnaw After Budget Allocation
Calling the Union Budget 2025-26 "amazing", Union Railways and Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that with the big allocation to it, Indian Railways is all set to expand faster, safer and comfortable rail travel.
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Vande Metro, To Be Launched In Gujarat By PM Modi, Renamed To...
The much-anticipated Vande Metro has been officially renamed as "Namo Bharat Rapid Rail" by Indian Railways. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the country's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service in Gujarat today.
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772 New Train Services, 100 Vande Bharats, Began In 5 Years: Rail Minister
As many as 772 train services, including 100 Vande Bharat services, have been introduced in the Indian Railways network from 2019-2020 to 2023-2024, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha today.
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In 10 Years, India Adds 31,000-Km Rail Network - Equal To All Of Germany
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has reeled out data to showcase transformative changes in the Indian Railways in the past 10 years of the Modi government while also highlighting its neglect during Congress-led regimes.
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Indian Railways Working on 'Super App' With Features Offered by Multiple Apps: Report
Indian Railways working on an app that will perform several functions, allowing users to access a single app for a variety of services offered by the railways, according to a report. While customers currently have to download multiple apps to book tickets or check their PNR status and track the progress of a train, a new and unified app will combin...
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Rail Fare Concessions Won't Be Back Anytime Soon, Minister Cites "Heavy Costs", Covid Hit
Railway discounts, most prominent one being at least 40% for senior citizens, were stopped around two years ago when the Covid pandemic hit services.
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15 Trains Affected On Delhi-Agra Route After Portion Of Track Caves In
A total of 15 trains were affected on Tuesday due to disruptions in the Delhi-Agra railway route after a portion of the track caved in.
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Indian-Origin Sikh Killed In US Rail Yard Shooting Remembered As Hero
Indian-origin Sikh Taptejdeep Singh, who was among the nine people killed in the latest horrific mass shooting incident in the US, has been hailed as a hero who lived by the values of service and protection of others, his family members said.
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No Plan To Stop Train Services, No Covid Negative Certificate Needed Either: Railways
Railways said there is no plan to curtail or stop train services and assured passengers that trains will be provided on demand amidst reports of migrant workers rushing to their hometowns, reminiscent of the days following the COVID-19 lockdown
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Punjab Farmers Allow Trains To Run From Monday, Talks To Continue
Punjab farmers who had set up rail blockades across the state to protest the centre's controversial farm laws will allow trains (both passenger and goods) to resume service from Monday night, it was announced Saturday after a meeting with Amarinder Singh
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Kisan Rail Service For Carrying Perishable Farm Produce Begins Today
Kisan Rail Service: The Railways began the Kisan Rail service, to transport vegetables and fruits, today. The first train is between Devlali in Maharashtra and Danapur in Bihar, the Railways said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced Kisan Railin her Budget earlier this year.
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Railways Cancels All Tickets For Regular Trains From July 1 To August 12
The Indian Railways on Thursday said it would refund all tickets booked for regular trains between July 1 and August 12 as coronavirus cases in the country surged a month after the government started relaxing some of the restrictions imposed in March. Only special trains announced in May and June will run, the railways said.
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No Plan To Raise Rail Fares For Now: Piyush Goyal
There is no proposal to hike rail fare even as price of diesel has gone up as a result of increase in excise duty and cess, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.
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100-Year-Old Sri Lanka Rail Line Being Upgraded With Indian Assistance
India's IRCON International Limited and the Sri Lankan government have inked a $91.26 million agreement for upgrading the around 130 km-long Maho-Omanthai rail line which is over 100 years old.
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PM Modi Dedicates 100% Electrified Rail Network In Chhattisgarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 100 per cent electrification of the rail network of Indian Railways in Chhattisgarh on Sunday by pressing a remote button in Mohbhatta village of Bilaspur district of the state.
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"200 New Vande Bharat Trains In Next 2-3 Years": Ashwini Vaishnaw After Budget Allocation
Calling the Union Budget 2025-26 "amazing", Union Railways and Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that with the big allocation to it, Indian Railways is all set to expand faster, safer and comfortable rail travel.
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Vande Metro, To Be Launched In Gujarat By PM Modi, Renamed To...
The much-anticipated Vande Metro has been officially renamed as "Namo Bharat Rapid Rail" by Indian Railways. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the country's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service in Gujarat today.
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772 New Train Services, 100 Vande Bharats, Began In 5 Years: Rail Minister
As many as 772 train services, including 100 Vande Bharat services, have been introduced in the Indian Railways network from 2019-2020 to 2023-2024, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha today.
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In 10 Years, India Adds 31,000-Km Rail Network - Equal To All Of Germany
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has reeled out data to showcase transformative changes in the Indian Railways in the past 10 years of the Modi government while also highlighting its neglect during Congress-led regimes.
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Indian Railways Working on 'Super App' With Features Offered by Multiple Apps: Report
Indian Railways working on an app that will perform several functions, allowing users to access a single app for a variety of services offered by the railways, according to a report. While customers currently have to download multiple apps to book tickets or check their PNR status and track the progress of a train, a new and unified app will combin...
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Rail Fare Concessions Won't Be Back Anytime Soon, Minister Cites "Heavy Costs", Covid Hit
Railway discounts, most prominent one being at least 40% for senior citizens, were stopped around two years ago when the Covid pandemic hit services.
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15 Trains Affected On Delhi-Agra Route After Portion Of Track Caves In
A total of 15 trains were affected on Tuesday due to disruptions in the Delhi-Agra railway route after a portion of the track caved in.
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Indian-Origin Sikh Killed In US Rail Yard Shooting Remembered As Hero
Indian-origin Sikh Taptejdeep Singh, who was among the nine people killed in the latest horrific mass shooting incident in the US, has been hailed as a hero who lived by the values of service and protection of others, his family members said.
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No Plan To Stop Train Services, No Covid Negative Certificate Needed Either: Railways
Railways said there is no plan to curtail or stop train services and assured passengers that trains will be provided on demand amidst reports of migrant workers rushing to their hometowns, reminiscent of the days following the COVID-19 lockdown
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Punjab Farmers Allow Trains To Run From Monday, Talks To Continue
Punjab farmers who had set up rail blockades across the state to protest the centre's controversial farm laws will allow trains (both passenger and goods) to resume service from Monday night, it was announced Saturday after a meeting with Amarinder Singh
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Kisan Rail Service For Carrying Perishable Farm Produce Begins Today
Kisan Rail Service: The Railways began the Kisan Rail service, to transport vegetables and fruits, today. The first train is between Devlali in Maharashtra and Danapur in Bihar, the Railways said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced Kisan Railin her Budget earlier this year.
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Railways Cancels All Tickets For Regular Trains From July 1 To August 12
The Indian Railways on Thursday said it would refund all tickets booked for regular trains between July 1 and August 12 as coronavirus cases in the country surged a month after the government started relaxing some of the restrictions imposed in March. Only special trains announced in May and June will run, the railways said.
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No Plan To Raise Rail Fares For Now: Piyush Goyal
There is no proposal to hike rail fare even as price of diesel has gone up as a result of increase in excise duty and cess, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.
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100-Year-Old Sri Lanka Rail Line Being Upgraded With Indian Assistance
India's IRCON International Limited and the Sri Lankan government have inked a $91.26 million agreement for upgrading the around 130 km-long Maho-Omanthai rail line which is over 100 years old.
