On 31st August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three new Vande Bharat trains. These trains will improve connectivity across various cities of Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi said, "Today, from the north to the south, another chapter is being added to the country's journey of development. The expansion of Vande Bharat trains reflects our nation's progress towards the goal of a developed India with modernity and speed. These trains have provided connectivity to important religious places in the country. The Temple City of Madurai is now directly connected to the IT City of Bengaluru via Vande Bharat. This train will also prove beneficial for pilgrims," reported ANI.
31 August,2024 04:46 PM IST
PM Modi was recently in Mumbai to attend the Global Fintech Expo 2024. In this address, he counted the efforts of India’s youth and their contribution in Fintech sector. Meanwhile, he also hinted a cryptic message for 2029 bid.
31 August,2024 03:33 PM IST
On Thursday, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw strongly criticized the opposition in the Lok Sabha. He accused the Congress of spreading unnecessary fear among railway passengers and sharing false information on social media. Vaishnaw claimed that while some people create flashy reels for attention, his team focuses on real work. He emphasized that their efforts have led to significant improvements in railway services, such as air-conditioning for loco cabs and running rooms. Vaishnaw’s remarks were a defense against what he sees as misleading claims made by the opposition. Watch video for more.
01 August,2024 05:51 PM IST
Drone footage captured the devastating aftermath of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment near Uttar Pradesh's Gonda railway station on July 19. Aerial views revealed the chaotic scene where eight bogies lay scattered between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations under the North Eastern Railway's jurisdiction. In a tragic incident, multiple coaches of 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express went off the tracks leading to a major rail mishap on July 18. The accident occurred near Jhilahi Railway Station close to Gonda district of UP.
19 July,2024 12:47 PM IST
Shocking details have been revealed by passenger onboard the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express. In a tragic incident, multiple coaches of 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express went off the tracks on July 18. The accident occurred near Jhilahi Railway Station close to Gonda district of UP. As per Gonda DM, two people died and around 20 were injured in the incident. A passenger travelling in the Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express claims, “I had to go to Hajipur... There was a mild explosion (before the incident) and after that a strong jolt was felt and our coach derailed. We were coming from Chandigarh...”
19 July,2024 12:35 PM IST
Western Railway completed the metal barrier fencing on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Railways route on March 13. The fencing has been done to curb the cattle run-over incidents. While speaking to the ANI, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that after the installation of the fence, the risk of cattle getting killed will be zero. "This is a very innovative design of fencing which has been put up from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. After the installation of this fence, cattle will not be able to come on the track and the risk of cattle getting killed will practically be zero. This innovation has been accepted by people as well. Due to this fence, the trains running between Mumbai to Ahmedabad can be taken to 160 km/hour,” said Ashwini Vaishnaw. The metal beam fencing is very robust as it consists of two W-beams. A W-beam type stands for wide flanges, which are thicker, and aid in resisting bend stress. Such fencing is used in highways & expressways, especially in accident-prone areas to protect vehicles as well as pedestrians.
13 March,2024 07:54 PM IST
With target of 4,500 Vande Bharat trains by 2047 underway, PM Modi is all set to flag-off Amrit Bharat Train. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on December 25 visited New Delhi Railway station to inspect the newly built train. The Amrit Bharat Express train looks magnificent in the colour of orange and grey. Vaishnaw boarded the train and took stock of the advance technologies in the passenger vehicle. This comes when the government is already on a mission to run 4,500 Vande Bharat trains by 2047. Notably, both, Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains are part of PM Modi’s 'Make in India' Initiative.
26 December,2023 12:00 PM IST
A massive fire broke out in an eatery at Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus railway station on 13th December. The blaze erupted in the Jan Aahar canteen on platform number 1 of the LTT station at 2.45 pm. The fire brigade reached the spot and controlled the fire by 3:30 pm. The passengers were evacuated from the station and two vehicles of the fire brigade rushed to the spot to douse the flames. The video of the incident circulated on the social media in which black smoke rising above the roof of the railway station could be seen. Officials said that nobody has been injured in the incident of LTT Railway Station Fire.
13 December,2023 04:17 PM IST
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw used the viral phrase “Just looking like a WoW!”, to describe the beauty of Vande Bharat trains. 'Just looking like a wow' trend, which can be traced back to Jasmine Kaur, who posted the video on her Instagram profile, has taken the internet by storm. Vaishnaw’s comments came weeks after he shared concept images of luxurious Vande Bharat's Sleeper Coaches. Scheduled to be launched by the Indian Railways in 2024, the Vande Bharat sleeper train is set to revolutionize long-distance overnight train travel in India. The first Vande Bharat Express was launched in 2019 from Delhi to Varanasi and since then the semi-high-speed train has become a popular mode of transport within the country.
08 November,2023 05:56 PM IST
In response to the Andhra train accident, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took stock of the situation from the war room in Delhi. The horrific train accident on Oct 29 in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagram district has jolted the nation. Notably, the death toll has mounted to 11, and at least 50 people were injured in the tragic accident. CPRO East Coast Railways informed that 18 trains have been cancelled and around 22 have been diverted. Andhra CM YS Jagan ordered immediate relief measures at the accident site. The Prime Minister has also announced the ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased.
30 October,2023 10:47 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
