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Punctuality Of Indian Railways Better Than Many European Nations: Minister
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday told the Rajya Sabha that the overall punctuality of Indian Railways has significantly increased to 80 per cent which was better than several European countries.
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Railways To Run 1,205 Special Trains Over Next 4 Days To Manage Chhath Rush
The government on Thursday said that in addition to the regular train services, 1,205 special trains will operate over the next four days to accommodate the Chhath festival rush.
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Special Printed Blanket Covers To Be Provided In Select Indian Trains' AC Coaches
Indian Railways is bringing a touch of Rajasthan to select AC coaches with Sanganeri print blanket covers. Find out more below.
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"Big Win For India, UPI, Aadhaar Models Used In Many Nations": Ashwini Vaishnaw At NDTV World Summit
Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India's digital architectures are being endorsed and embraced globally, with at least 13 countries adopting the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
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Railways Undergo Massive Modernisation With 35,000 km Of New Tracks: Minister
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible.
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Centre Pushes 'Swadeshi Tech' With Made-In-India Navigation App 'Mappls'
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday experienced 'Mappls' - a completely Made-in-India smart navigation app developed by MapmyIndia.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw At NDTV World Summit 2025: All About Railways, Electronics Minister
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will take the stage on Day 2 of the NDTV World Summit 2025 to spotlight India's digital and technological journey.
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In A First, Railways To Allow Changing Travel Dates For Booked Tickets
Travel plans can change unexpectedly, leaving passengers with tickets they can't use. Indian Railways has introduced a new policy to make it easier for travellers to adjust their plans without losing money.
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train To Be Operational By 2029, Surat-Bilimora Section Ready By 2027
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will be operational by 2029, and the 50-km stretch of India's first high-speed rail corridor between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat is expected to open by 2027, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: First Section Set For Launch In December 2027
A breakthrough was achieved for a 4.88 km-long tunnel between Shilphata and Ghansoli for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project on Saturday morning in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
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Consumption, Production, Investment, Jobs: Minister On GST Reforms' Impact
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the GST reforms, set to come into effect on September 22, will set off a "virtuous cycle" of consumption, production, investment and employment.
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'Complex Project, Worked Differently': Ashwini Vaishnaw on Mizoram's First Train Line
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mizoram on Saturday to inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang broad gauge railway line and flag off the first Rajdhani Express between Aizawl and Delhi
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls Reports On 'New' Baggage Rules "Fake News"
"The rules have been there for decades," the railway minister says while explaining that no new rules have been introduced around the baggage weight limit for train passengers.
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Indian Railways To Run 12,000 Special Trains For Diwali-Chhath Travel Rush: Routes And Booking Details
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the move is part of efforts to make festive travel more convenient and accessible.
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Mamata Banerjee Likely To Skip PM Modi's Kolkata Metro Inauguration On August 22
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to skip the inauguration of three Kolkata metro projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22, a top state government official said on Monday.
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Punctuality Of Indian Railways Better Than Many European Nations: Minister
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday told the Rajya Sabha that the overall punctuality of Indian Railways has significantly increased to 80 per cent which was better than several European countries.
-
Railways To Run 1,205 Special Trains Over Next 4 Days To Manage Chhath Rush
The government on Thursday said that in addition to the regular train services, 1,205 special trains will operate over the next four days to accommodate the Chhath festival rush.
-
Special Printed Blanket Covers To Be Provided In Select Indian Trains' AC Coaches
Indian Railways is bringing a touch of Rajasthan to select AC coaches with Sanganeri print blanket covers. Find out more below.
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"Big Win For India, UPI, Aadhaar Models Used In Many Nations": Ashwini Vaishnaw At NDTV World Summit
Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India's digital architectures are being endorsed and embraced globally, with at least 13 countries adopting the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
-
Railways Undergo Massive Modernisation With 35,000 km Of New Tracks: Minister
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible.
-
Centre Pushes 'Swadeshi Tech' With Made-In-India Navigation App 'Mappls'
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday experienced 'Mappls' - a completely Made-in-India smart navigation app developed by MapmyIndia.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw At NDTV World Summit 2025: All About Railways, Electronics Minister
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will take the stage on Day 2 of the NDTV World Summit 2025 to spotlight India's digital and technological journey.
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In A First, Railways To Allow Changing Travel Dates For Booked Tickets
Travel plans can change unexpectedly, leaving passengers with tickets they can't use. Indian Railways has introduced a new policy to make it easier for travellers to adjust their plans without losing money.
-
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train To Be Operational By 2029, Surat-Bilimora Section Ready By 2027
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will be operational by 2029, and the 50-km stretch of India's first high-speed rail corridor between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat is expected to open by 2027, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: First Section Set For Launch In December 2027
A breakthrough was achieved for a 4.88 km-long tunnel between Shilphata and Ghansoli for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project on Saturday morning in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
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Consumption, Production, Investment, Jobs: Minister On GST Reforms' Impact
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the GST reforms, set to come into effect on September 22, will set off a "virtuous cycle" of consumption, production, investment and employment.
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'Complex Project, Worked Differently': Ashwini Vaishnaw on Mizoram's First Train Line
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mizoram on Saturday to inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang broad gauge railway line and flag off the first Rajdhani Express between Aizawl and Delhi
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls Reports On 'New' Baggage Rules "Fake News"
"The rules have been there for decades," the railway minister says while explaining that no new rules have been introduced around the baggage weight limit for train passengers.
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Indian Railways To Run 12,000 Special Trains For Diwali-Chhath Travel Rush: Routes And Booking Details
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the move is part of efforts to make festive travel more convenient and accessible.
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Mamata Banerjee Likely To Skip PM Modi's Kolkata Metro Inauguration On August 22
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to skip the inauguration of three Kolkata metro projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22, a top state government official said on Monday.
