Railway Minister

For Goa, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu is a real ''prabhu''!

Suresh Prabhu may well be India`s railways minister, but for Goa, in Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar`s words, he is nothing short of a `prabhu` (lord) himself, especially vis-a-vis the quantum of projects sanctioned by him for India`s smallest state over the last one year.

Dec 17, 2015, 14:40 PM IST

Shakur Basti demolition: Case lodged in toddler's death; slugfest between political parties intensifies

A case of death due to negligence has been lodged by police probing loss of life of a toddler in a West Delhi slum cluster.

Dec 14, 2015, 23:53 PM IST

All budgetary announcements fulfilled by Railway Ministry: Prabhu

Prabhu also said that work on integrated transport system is underway.

Nov 09, 2015, 22:32 PM IST

Railway Minister worried about rising rail accidents

Railway Minister worried about rising rail accidents

Sep 16, 2015, 12:59 PM IST

Secunderabad-Mumbai Duronto Express derails in Karnataka, at least 2 dead

At least two people were killed and several injured when Duronto Express​ derailed in Karnataka on Saturday morning.

Sep 12, 2015, 09:28 AM IST

Duronto Express​ derails in Karnataka, at least two dead; Railway Minister orders probe

At least two people were killed and several injured when Duronto Express​ derailed in Karnataka on Saturday morning.

Sep 12, 2015, 06:42 AM IST

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to woo India Inc in Mumbai today

Seeking to bring in investment in rail sector, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will on Friday address CEOs of financial institutions and corporates in Mumbai to apprise them of emerging opportunities in the country's public transporter.

Aug 07, 2015, 09:16 AM IST

JSW to develop 34-km rail link to connect its Jaigarh port

JSW Infrastructure has an installed capacity of over 33 mt at its three ports, the Dharamtar Port near Mumbai, South West Port terminals in Goa and Jaigarh Port in Ratnagiri.

Jun 28, 2015, 17:08 PM IST

Agreement signed between India, China to enhance rail cooperation

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Saturday said that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China an agreement to enhance cooperation in the railway sector was signed between the two countries.

May 17, 2015, 01:08 AM IST

Regulatory body required for private participation: Suresh Prabhu

He further said, "Arvind Pangarayia has been requested to suggest a road map. He is independent, very intellectual, very competent and also part of our system as he is vice chairperson in NITI Ayog.

May 04, 2015, 12:58 PM IST

Need to relook and bring changes in Indian Railways: Prabhu

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday called for "relook" and "changes" in the Indian Railways for its smooth run in the future.

Apr 13, 2015, 20:14 PM IST

Ratan Tata to head Railways' Kaya Kalp Council

The purpose of the Council is to recommend innovative methods and processes for the improvement, betterment and transformation of railways, Prabhu told PTI.

Mar 19, 2015, 20:06 PM IST

Laying of 1 km high speed train track to cost over Rs 100 crore

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said the cost of laying one km of high speed track was 10 to 14 times higher than the construction of a normal railway track.

Mar 16, 2015, 14:13 PM IST

'Neither private nor govt control can solve problems of Railways'

Privatisation can not solve the problems of Indian Railways, and even total government control is not a remedy, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said today, while advocating changes in the legislative framework for the sector.

Mar 13, 2015, 14:16 PM IST

Sensex plunges 303 points as Rail Budget fails to cheer markets

Besides, trimming of positions by cautious participants in view of monthly expiry in the derivatives segment, influenced the trading sentiment, brokers said.

Feb 26, 2015, 14:07 PM IST

Rail Budget 2015: 77 New Railway projects worth Rs 96,182 cr sanctioned

Presenting the Railway Budget 2015-16 in Parliament on Thursday Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said this budgetary allotment under capital is 84 percent higher than 2014-15.

Feb 26, 2015, 13:38 PM IST

Rail Budget 2015: Suresh Prabhu to unveil plans for raising resources

Considered a reformer, Prabhu may lay the road map for attracting private investment for the public transporter, which badly needs funds for completion of many crucial rail projects.

Feb 25, 2015, 14:26 PM IST

Rail Budget 2015: Less than 100 trains likely to get green signal

It has been a popular practice of the Railways to announce launching of about 150 to 180 new trains in its budget every year. About 160 trains were announced last year.

Feb 22, 2015, 09:31 AM IST

Railways to form panel to address investors' concern

People and investors from various sectors including coal, iron ore, cement, wagon manufacturers, freight operators participated in the crucial pre-budget meeting and raised various issues concerning the business.

Feb 09, 2015, 22:54 PM IST

Rail Budget 2015: Railways to build 200-kmph train coaches indigenously

The Railways will build coaches to run at a 200-km per hour speed at its Chennai facility in keeping with the Modi government's 'Make in India' initiative.

Feb 08, 2015, 09:39 AM IST