Railway Minister

Indian Railways Electrifies 99.2 Per Cent Of Broad-Gauge Network, Pips Many Nations

The CCTV Surveillance system has been provided at 1,731 stations and 11,953 coaches for ensuring safe and secure journey for railway passengers.  

Dec 17, 2025, 19:12 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off 7 New Trains From Bihar, Including Three Amrit Bharat Express

The introduction of the Amrit Bharat Express, a cost-effective alternative to the premium Vande Bharat trains, is part of the Centre’s push to modernise railway services while keeping travel affordable for millions.  

Sep 29, 2025, 14:15 PM IST

Mumbai To Ahmedabad In 2 Hours: India's First Bullet Train To Start Soon; Check Expected Speed

India's First Bullet Train: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the nation's progress, saying that during the last 11 years, 34,000 km of new railway tracks have been installed under the PM Narendra Modi administration, averaging almost 12 km per day. 

Aug 03, 2025, 18:04 PM IST

DNA: Government’s Shocking Statement on Indian Railways' Blankets

Indian Railways revealed in Parliament that blankets in AC coaches are washed only once a month. This raises hygiene concerns for millions of passengers.

Nov 29, 2024, 00:20 AM IST

Railway Ministry Allocates Rs 1112.57 Cr For Kavach In 2024-25: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that so far Kavach has been deployed on 1,465 Route km and 144 locomotives on South Central Railway.  

Jul 24, 2024, 19:05 PM IST

Railways To Invest Rs 1 lakh Crore In Odisha In Next 5 years, Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces

Aswini Vaishnaw said that the allocation to Odisha in the railway budget has been enhanced from Rs 800 crore during the UPA government tenure to over Rs 10,000 crore during Modi government.

 

Jun 30, 2024, 15:52 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Evaluates Passenger Amenities And Safety Features: Details

To improve the food quality, the IRCTC and its agencies are upgrading the base kitchens at 1,000 locations. 

 

Jun 24, 2024, 20:57 PM IST

Railway Minister Reviews Ashwini Vaishnaw Kavach 4.0, Directs Installation In Mission Mode When Ready

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reviewed the progress of the advanced version of the Automatic Train Protection System (ATP) Kavach 4.0 

 

Jun 24, 2024, 17:12 PM IST

CCTV captures Mathura Railway Station Loot

A shocking incident has been seen at UP's Mathura railway station. Since the last few days, news of theft of luggage of passengers from Mathura Railway Station was coming to the fore.

Apr 12, 2024, 11:32 AM IST

India's First Bullet Train To Start in 2026: Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Reveal Details

Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals that the first bullet train of India is slated to be ready by 2026, with services initially running between Surat and Bilimora.

 

Mar 20, 2024, 12:50 PM IST

Spectacular Sight! India's First Bullet Train Station Unveiled At Sabarmati In Ahmedabad; Watch Video

During the unveiling ceremony, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video showcasing the terminal, highlighting its modern amenities and cutting-edge technologies.

Dec 07, 2023, 19:29 PM IST

'Inspired By Tricolour': Ashwini Vaishnaw On New Saffron-Coloured Vande Bharat Express

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that 25 improvements have done in the Vande Bharat Express trains, after feedback was received regarding ACs, toilets, etc.

Jul 08, 2023, 22:36 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares Proposed Design Of Saharanpur Station Redevelopment Project

Railway minister said that a train service will be launched from the western Uttar Pradesh district of Saharanpur to Mata Shakambhari Devi Siddhpeeth. 

Jun 25, 2023, 17:43 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Visits Delhi DRM Office, Discusses System Upgrade

During his visit, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected divisional control systems and talked about upgrading and modernising these systems.

Jun 18, 2023, 08:46 AM IST

Coromandal Express Accident: Listen to the story of the accident from important eyewitness Venkatesh NK

Odisha Coromandal Express Accident: The statement of an important eyewitness has come to the fore regarding the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. In this report listen to the story of the accident from important eyewitness Venkatesh NK.

Jun 06, 2023, 14:34 PM IST

Coromandal Express Accident: NCP raised the question, 'Why to CBI by snatching the investigation from Railways?'

Odisha Coromandal Express Accident: Many questions are being raised regarding the Coromandel Express train accident in Balasore. After West Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee on the CBI investigation in this case, the NCP has questioned the investigation of the case, 'Why was the investigation handed over to the CBI by snatching it from the railways?'

Jun 06, 2023, 13:28 PM IST

CBI investigation on Balasore accident intensified, present at the spot for one and a half hours

Odisha Coromandal Express Accident: CBI has intensified the investigation regarding the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. The CBI is present at the spot for about one and a half hours. Learn in detail in this report where the CBI investigation has reached.

Jun 06, 2023, 13:26 PM IST

Railway Board's PMO important information, 'conspiracy possible behind the accident' - sources

Odisha Coromandal Express Accident: Railway Board has given important information to the PMO regarding the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. Sources say that the Railway Board said that a conspiracy could be possible behind the accident.

Jun 06, 2023, 11:58 AM IST

EXCLUSIVE report of Zee News on Balasore train accident in Odisha

Odisha Train Hadsa: Many questions are being raised regarding the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. One of which is also an electronic interlocking system. Watch Zee News' exclusive report from where the signal was given regarding the track on the day of the accident. Know what was wrong.

Jun 06, 2023, 11:56 AM IST

Coromandel Express Accident: Case registered in several sections of IPC regarding Balasore accident

Odisha Coromandel Express Accident: An FIR has been registered against unknown people regarding the Coromandel train accident in Balasore, Odisha. This case has been registered under various sections of IPC, including sections 304a, 34, 37, 38 of IPC and under the Railway Act.

Jun 06, 2023, 11:20 AM IST