Chunav Manch: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that in the last nine years, 25,871-kilometer new rail tracks were laid to boost capacity building. This is more than the entire rail network of South Africa and Italy combined.
While speaking at India TV Chunav Manch, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav highlighted the progress of the Indian Railways under PM Modi's leadership. He said 100% electrification of railway tracks in Madhya Pradesh has been done.
Chunav Manch: Ashwini Vaishnaw discussed the BJP's election strategy, expectations, and the party's vision for the state. He emphasised the significance of these elections and their potential impact on Madhya Pradesh's future.
Bihar train accident: Four passengers lost their lives and 70 others got injured after 21 coaches of the Delhi-Kamakhya Northeast Express derailed near the Raghunathpur station in Bihar's Buxar district on Wednesday night.
Vande Bharat train sleeper version, which is expected to be put on tracks in early 2024, is likely to have 16 coaches with a capacity for over 850 passengers.
The Indian Railway launched a fortnight-long cleanliness drive - Swachhata-Hi-Seva campaign - in September in which the chairman and CEO of the Railway Board administered the Swachhata pledge to railway officials.
Vande Bharat Express trains: The newly introduced Vande Bharat trains will set a new standard for rail service in India which aims to enhance connectivity for passengers.
What did India get from G-20 Summit? Ashwini Vaishnaw shared detailed information with India TV
The minister revealed that the government has deactivated 5.2 million mobile connections. Additionally, 67,000 dealers have faced blacklisting, and since May 2023, a total of 300 First Information Reports (FIRs) have been lodged against SIM card dealers.
Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that police verification is being made mandatory for SIM card dealers and that they will also need to undergo biometric verification.
The bill seeks to protect the privacy of Indian citizens while proposing a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect the digital data of individuals.
Vaishnaw said about Rs 25,000 crore needed for the redevelopment project will be allocated through the current Budget and asserted that the project is aimed at facilitating seamless travel for passengers across all strata of society.
The redevelopment project cost Rs 24,470 crore and it will install modern passenger amenities apart from ensuring a well-designed traffic circulation, inter-modal integration and well-designed signage for the guidance of passengers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country on August 6 via video-conferencing.
The Railway Minister also informed Lok Sabha that special arrangements, including special Railway Protection Force deployment, are in place at railway stations that are near border areas.
India's semiconductor mission is progressing at a very fast pace. Step-by-step we are achieving new milestones, said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
The train will be introduced on heritage routes in two months.
The Vande Bharat Express trains offer superior amenities and advanced safety features.
The Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the progress of the East-West Metro project work and the newly built Metro tunnel under river Hooghly in West Bengal.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that let's wait for the CBI probe after he was asked for the reason for Odisha train accident.
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