Railway Minister Piyush Goyal

National Education Policy Will Make India Knowledge Capital, Says Piyush Goyal

Education | Edited by Aarzoo Snigdha | Friday February 26, 2021

Railways Minister Piyush Goyal today said that National Education Policy (NEP 2020) has given focus to innovation, entrepreneurship and skill development.

Piyush Goyal Dedicates Series Of Projects For Rail Infrastructure In Poll-Bound West Bengal

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 20, 2021

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday dedicated a series of projects for the development of rail infrastructure in poll-bound West Bengal, which he said will not only enhance passenger experience but also help in faster movement of goods.

Chennai: Students Permitted To Travel In Suburban Trains From February 15

Education | Edited by Bishal Kalita | Friday February 12, 2021

Students have been permitted to travel in Chennai suburban trains from February 15, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said today. The Southern Railway has also issued guidelines in this regard.

No Passenger Deaths Due To Train Accidents In Nearly 22 Months: Piyush Goyal

India News | ANI | Friday February 12, 2021

Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that there has not been a single passenger death due to train accidents in nearly 22 months.

60 Passenger Coaches Equipped With Solar Panel For Running Lights, Fans: Railway Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 11, 2021

As many as 60 passenger coaches have been equipped with solar panel for meeting their light and fan power requirements, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal informed Parliament Wednesday.

Over 13,000 Railway Health Staff Vaccinated Against Covid: Piyush Goyal

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 10, 2021

Around 13,117 railway health staff have been vaccinated against COVID-19 so far, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal informed Parliament on Wednesday.

Koo Your View: Top-10 Things You Must Know About Twitter's New Desi Rival

India News | Reported by Roobina Mongia, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Tuesday February 9, 2021

Another Made-In-India initiative, Koo, is gearing up to give US microblogging site Twitter some competition. And Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, for one, seems excited about it. "Connect with me on this Indian micro-blogging platform for real-time, exciting and exclusive updates," he, ironically, tweeted, inviting people to join the new platform. Wh...

Piyush Goyal Launches IRCTC's Upgraded E-Ticketing Website, App

India News | ANI | Thursday December 31, 2020

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday launched the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation's upgraded e-ticketing website and mobile app for online booking of railway tickets.

Indian Railways To Upgrade IRCTC E-Ticketing Website With New Features

Business | Edited by Nikita Prasad | Friday December 25, 2020

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that the IRCTC e-ticketing website will be upgraded with new features to make the online train ticket booking experience easier for passengers

Over 18,000 Km Railway Line Electrified In Last Six Years: Piyush Goyal

India News | ANI | Sunday November 29, 2020

As much as 18,065 kms of the railway line was electrified under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi between 2014 and 2020 making a "quantum jump" of 371 per cent in its growth pace as compared to the six years before, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.

''Kulhads" To Replace Plastic Tea Cups At Railway Stations

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 29, 2020

Tea will be sold in environment-friendly ''kulhads'' (earthen cups) in place of plastic cups at all railway stations in the country, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.

"Railways Going To Start Services From And Through Punjab": Piyush Goyal

India News | ANI | Monday November 23, 2020

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the Indian Railways is going to commence services from and through Punjab as the farmer unions have announced suspension of blockades for over two weeks.

Railways To Run 696 Suburban Services In West Bengal From November 11: Piyush Goyal

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 9, 2020

The Railways will run 696 suburban services in West Bengal from November 11, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.

Trains To Resume After Punjab Removes Protesters From Tracks: Railway Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 6, 2020

Train services to Punjab will only be restored after the state government assures safety and security of railway property and personnel and clears the tracks of all agitators, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

Suburban Train Services To Resume In West Bengal From November 11

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 5, 2020

Railways will resume suburban services in three divisions in West Bengal from November 11, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said Thursday.