Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Prime Minister dedicated the first Cabinet meeting of 2025 to farmers. In this first meeting, extensive discussions covered various aspects of farmers, and the decisions taken today are entirely focussed on their welfare.
Indian Railways is revolutionising train safety with Kavach, an advanced Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Amid dense fog in northern India, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted its ability to display signals inside the cab, ensuring seamless operations.
Vande Bharat sleeper trains: Ashwini Vaishnaw said that currently 10 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are under production and the first prototype has been manufactured and will undergo field trials soon.
List of top achievements of Indian Railways in 2024: From completion of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link to the electrification of railway lines to launching of a slew of Vande Bharats, the Indian Railways in the year 2024 managed to achieve various milestones.
The Integrated Track Monitoring System is expected to provide real-time, precise data on track conditions, enabling safer, more efficient, and manageable operations for track maintenance teams. The ITMS is part of the broader vision to integrate modern technology into the railway network.
Ticket cancellation charges: The train passengers must note that there are two categories of ticket cancellation in Railways. First – before the chart is created and second – after the chart is created. This decides how much refund you will get.
Railways Amendment Bill 2024: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Bill intends to amend the Railways Act of 1989 to enhance the powers of the Railway Board and improve operational efficiencies.
The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to enhance and modernise railway stations throughout the Indian Railways network. The scheme currently intends to upgrade and modernise a total of 1,337 stations across the Indian Railway system.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh will start with Paush Purnima Snan, which is on January 13, 2025. The Kumbh festival will conclude with the last bath on February 26, 2025, the day of Mahashivratri.
Vande Bharat sleeper trains update: The train promises comfort, speed, and cutting-edge technology for overnight journeys.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mahakumbhnagar and Prayagraj on December 13 to review the preparations for the 2025 Mahakumbh and inaugurate various projects.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of using advanced technology in Indian Railways. Vaishnaw emphasised the importance of safety measures of the track system in railways.
Replying to multiple questions in the Lok Sabha on restoring discounts given to various categories of train passengers, he said if the price of a ticket is Rs 100, then the railways charges just Rs 54 for it- a discount of 46 per cent.
Vande Bharat Express train: Ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja which draws unprecedented numbers of passengers on the New Delhi-Patna route, Indian Railways launched the Vande Bharat Express special train to reduce extra burden on the rail network in October.
After the iconic Pamabn Bridge connecting the Indian mainland to Rameshwaram was decommissioned in 2022, the government initiated steps to build a new bridge with cutting-edge technology that could facilitate the needs for another century.
Bullet train project: PM Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe launched the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project in Gujarat on September 14, 2017. The high-speed rail line being built using Japan's Shinkansen technology has been funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Indian Railways news: Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the blankets used in the Indian Railways are lighter, easy to wash and provide good insulation to passengers.
Ashwini Vaishnaw said during the Question Hour that today social media is a platform for freedom of press but it is uncontrolled and there is vulgar content.
The Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw discussed the implementation and progress of Kavach technology, aimed at enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the railway network.
The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded today with key decisions on railway projects, farmers' benefits, Permanent Account Number (PAN) and innovation among others.
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