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.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended an event organised by the National Convention of the All India SC/ST Railway Employees Association in Nagpur. During his address at the event, he revealed the details of recruitment in Railways in the last decade.
Ashwini Vaishnaw's remarks came in response to the questions raised by AAP MP Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha. The Railway Minister gave a written reply in the Upper House of the Parliament.
The railway minister added that when pilots complete a trip, they come to the running room for rest if they are out of headquarters. Before 2014, running rooms were in very bad shape.
A few days ago, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the production site of the Vande Bharat sleeper train and said that it would be on track in two months. The manufacturing process is in its final stage.
The Chenab Rail Bridge, constructed 359 metres (around 109 feet) above Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir region, is some 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower. The 1,315 metre-long bridge is part of a broader project which aims to make the Kashmir valley accessible by the Indian Railway network.
Railways Ministry has announced its ambitious goal of eliminating waiting lists entirely in 4-5 years. Sources within the ministry revealed a comprehensive plan to address the increasing demand, particularly for general and sleeper-class coaches.
Bengaluru Dharwad Vande Bharat: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah earlier wrote a letter to the Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking an extension of the Vande Bharat express train services from Bengaluru to Hubbali-Dharwad up to the bordering city of Belagavi.
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.
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.
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 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.
The toll in the Bahanaga Bazar train disaster rose to 290 after a 17-year-old resident of Bihar succumbed to his injuries.
With a user base of over 500 million in the country, the platform stated that it has significantly enhanced its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems to effectively reduce such incidents.
India TV Budget Conclave: The Railway Minister praised the progress of Vande Bharat trains, saying: "Prime Minister Modi had given the Vande Bharat concept in 2017, it was ready in 2019, and for two years it underwent tests over several lakh kilometres."
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Good news for Railway employees: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that there was stagnation in the supervisory cadre of railways in Level-7 and the scope of their promotion was negligible.
Sanjay Yadav was summoned to appear before the agency on Saturday, a day after the CBI chargesheeted Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi and their daughter Misa Bharti in the case, they said.
Ahmedabad Railway Station redevelopment: As many as 199 stations with a footfall of 50 lakh per day are planned to be redeveloped in the first phase, Union Railway Minister said.
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