Indian Railways to bring 'Mission Raftaar' to increase the speed of trains
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned, 'Mission Raftaar' is a standalone project, and the overall allocation and utilization of funds under the project cannot be quantified, reports ANI.
Aug 06, 2022, 09:02 AM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw in Rajya Sabha: Over 2,000 trains cancelled during Agnipath Protest
Amid the mass protests in several parts of the country against the recently launched Agnipath Scheme, railway properties were vandalised, torched or attacked from Bihar to Telangana.
Jul 22, 2022, 19:54 PM IST
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train update: Bids invited for underground station in BKC
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, which was inactive during the previous Uddhav Thackeray administration, has received approval from the new administration, reports PTI.
Jul 22, 2022, 15:27 PM IST
Indian Railways: Vande Bharat Express to replace Intercity, Shatabdi trains in India; says Railway Minister
Railway Minister has announced to make the journey of Intercity, Shatabdi, and Jan Shatabdi passengers more convenient by introducing more Vande Bharat routes
Jul 21, 2022, 15:44 PM IST
Indian Railways to revamp and modernize over 1,250 stations across India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw said railway stations are upgraded/modernized under the Adarsh Station Scheme based on identified need of providing better-enhanced passenger amenities at stations, reports ANI.
Jul 21, 2022, 14:38 PM IST
Extending concessions to Senior Citizens 'weighs heavily' on Indian Railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw
As per the railway minister, the Indian Railways already covers half of the average cost of all the passengers, including the senior citizens and granting concessions weighs heavily on it, reports PTI.
Jul 21, 2022, 13:18 PM IST
Bullet Train project to get push with new govt in Maharashtra: Railway Minister
Along with Maharashtra's bullet trains, Ashwini Vaishnaw also talked about Vande Bharat trains running on Delhi-Varanasi, Delhi-Katra route and the Kavach protection system, reports PTI.
Jul 06, 2022, 19:13 PM IST
Agnipath Protest: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnav urges to stop violence
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has given a big statement on the ongoing protests across the country against the Agnipath scheme Protest. He has appealed to the students not to damage the trains.
Jun 17, 2022, 18:56 PM IST
India to make 75 Vande Bharat trains before August 2023, says Railway Minister
Along with the flag off in the Integral Coach Factory, the Union Railway Minister also announced that the new trains produced will be upgraded compared to the current versions, reports ANI.
May 20, 2022, 14:00 PM IST
Trains in India to get more customer centric features like 'Baby Berth', promises Railway Minister
The national transporter recently introduced foldable "baby berths" fitted on a pilot basis on the side of the lower main berths of the Lucknow Mail Train.
May 13, 2022, 09:04 AM IST
Indigenous train collision prevention system 'Kavach' to be exported: Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw, who travelled in a locomotive and inspected the working of 'Kavach', including an on-site demonstration of a head-on collision, said it is a significant milestone in the history of Indian Railways.
Mar 05, 2022, 10:06 AM IST
Watch: With Railway Minister on board, speeding trains successfully tests anti-collision system 'Kavach'- Video
'Kavach', the indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, will be deployed across the entire rail network beginning with 2,000 km in 2022-23 fiscal.
Mar 04, 2022, 16:36 PM IST
Railways Minister takes stock of stations, says no entry without mask
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw opens the railway hospitals and railway infrastructure for public use, takes stock of the availability of medicines and supplies.
Jan 12, 2022, 17:34 PM IST
IRCTC Update: Long-distance trains will soon have reserved berths for women
The Indian Railways is introducing reserved berths for women to make their travel safer and comfortable.
Dec 19, 2021, 12:35 PM IST
Indian Railways likely to resume THESE services after over 18-month halt due to COVID-19
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav is likely to conduct a meeting next week to discuss and mull over the resumption of services related to food being served in the trains and other related issues.
Oct 23, 2021, 08:28 AM IST
'Aao, aao gale lagte hain bhayi': Ashwini Vaishnaw hugs employee after finding out he is alumnus of his college -- Watch
The newly-appointed Minister also jokingly asked the employee to call him 'boss', which is how the juniors at his college used to address their seniors.
Jul 10, 2021, 12:27 PM IST
Morning Breaking: Train 18 will now be called Vande Bharat Express, confirms Piyush Goyal
This segment of Zee News brings to you latest updates. Railway Minister on Thursday confirmed that India's first engine-less train, Train 18 will now be renamed as Vande Bharat Express. Watch this video to know more.
Jan 28, 2019, 10:30 AM IST
From march 2019 Indian railways to launch food in trains with no tip
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has instructed all zonal railways to ensure transparency in catering services and if you have no bill then your meal will be free. All trains with catering facility will have rate list displaying prices of menu inclusive of GST and printed on a tin plate by March 2019.
Jan 05, 2019, 10:52 AM IST
Punjab train tragedy: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal cuts short US trip
Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday canceled his engagements in the US.
Oct 20, 2018, 00:08 AM IST
Free Wi-Fi at all 6000 stations in next 120 days, assures Rail Minister Piyush Goyal
Speaking at an event, Goyal said that if collaborations with private entities are successful then free wifi can be provided to all stations in 120 days.
Sep 28, 2018, 16:35 PM IST
