Train passengers carrying luggage beyond the prescribed free allowance will have to pay extra charges, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha. He was responding to a question raised by MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, who asked whether baggage rules followed at airports would also be implemented for train travel. In a written reply, the Read More…
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reaffirmed that India continues to offer one of the most affordable railway ticket systems in the world, far cheaper than those in developed and even neighbouring nations. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he revealed that the Indian Railways provided a massive ₹60,000-crore subsidy last year to keep fares Read More…
India is gearing up for a historic leap in rail travel as the country’s first bullet train is scheduled to begin operations in August 2027, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. The maiden run will take place on the 100-km Surat–Vapi stretch in Gujarat, marking the beginning of India’s long-awaited high-speed rail era. Once the Read More…
Kochi: A major boost for Kerala’s transport infrastructure is on the horizon as the long-awaited Nedumbassery Airport Railway Station project is finally set to begin construction soon. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a recent meeting with Union Minister George Kurian, confirmed that preparatory steps for the much-anticipated project are underway. The new station — Read More…
New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s maritime ambitions, the Union Cabinet has cleared a ₹69,725 crore package to develop shipbuilding clusters across the country, with Kochi set to emerge as a key hub. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the decision is aimed at reviving India’s shipbuilding industry, enhancing self-reliance, and creating thousands of Read More…
The long-delayed Angamaly–Sabarimala railway line is poised to move forward, with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw declaring in the Rajya Sabha that construction can resume once the Kerala government begins land acquisition by contributing its 50% share of the project cost. The 111 km line, vital for pilgrims traveling to Sabarimala and boosting regional connectivity, Read More…
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has affirmed that India is rapidly building a robust technological base to fulfill the nation’s ambitious goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Highlighting key initiatives, he announced free AI training for over 5.5 lakh village-level entrepreneurs through Common Service Centres under the India AI Mission, aiming to democratize access to cutting-edge Read More…
New Delhi – The Indian Railways has rolled out a major reform in Tatkal ticket booking. From now on, IRCTC accounts linked with Aadhaar will get exclusive access during the crucial first 10 minutes of Tatkal ticket sales, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. This is a significant shift from the current system, where even authorized Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has revealed that the Centre is actively considering the construction of third and fourth railway lines in Kerala, running parallel to the state’s existing double tracks. The announcement came via a post on X (formerly Twitter) following his meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The proposed lines Read More…
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has dismissed reports suggesting delays in the rollout of Vande Bharat sleeper trains due to design modifications. Earlier reports claimed that Indian Railways had requested changes, including the addition of toilets and a pantry car, which allegedly required design adjustments by the Russian company Transmashholding, a key collaborator in Read More…