Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday, October 11, reviewed the preparations at New Delhi Railway Station as authorities brace for the annual Diwali and Chhath travel rush. The minister inspected newly built holding areas, improved ticketing counters and other passenger facilities aimed at easing congestion during the festive period. Vaishnaw said the upgrades…
The government of Nepal has given its approval for a land swap between its Consulate General in Kolkata and the Indian Railway Development Corporation. This move is aimed at making it easier to carry out the construction of Kolkata Metro’s Purple Line project. Nepal’s Minister for Communication and Information Technology and government spokesperson, Jagadish Kharel announced…
The Indian Railways is working on a proposal that could soon allow passengers to change their travel dates even after securing a confirmed ticket, according to Zee Business sources. The initiative, under consideration, aims to make rail travel more convenient and passenger-friendly. At present, travellers who wish to alter their journey date must cancel their…
On Friday, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with the Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Hiromasa Nakano has inspected the construction of the Surat stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) bullet train project. The Japanese Minister received a warm welcome on his arrival at the Surat Airport, marking a vibrant begin…
Indian Railways is preparing to extend the Vande Bharat Express to run directly between Jammu and Srinagar, officials said on Thursday, September 25. The train, which now starts from Katra, is expected to originate from Jammu once restoration of flood-damaged tracks is completed and safety clearances are secured. Delay caused by floods and rains Divisional…
Indian Railways has approved the long-awaited Rajpura-Mohali rail link in Punjab at a cost of Rs 443 crore, according to the Ministry of Railways. Announced on Tuesday, September 24, by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu, the 18 km line will directly connect the Malwa region with the state capital…