Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday virtually flagged off two new express trains Bhopal–Dhanbad Tri-Weekly Express and Bhopal–Chopan Weekly Express marking a significant expansion of rail connectivity between Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The flag-off ceremony was conducted from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, while the main programme…
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Indian Railways Carries 720 Crore Passengers Annually
New Delhi: Indian Railways continues to strengthen its position as the country’s primary mode of affordable transport, carrying over 720 crore passengers annually while maintaining one of the lowest fare structures globally. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Railways Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined the scale of…
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PM Modi to Visit Kerala on Jan 23, Launch Rail, Health Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala on January 23, 2026, to inaugurate, lay foundation stones and flag off a series of major development projects in Thiruvananthapuram, reinforcing the Centre’s focus on infrastructure-led growth and inclusive development. According to an official statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the…
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PM Modi Lays Foundation for Kaziranga Elevated Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the ambitious Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project in Assam, calling it a landmark initiative that balances infrastructure development with wildlife conservation. Addressing a massive gathering at Kaliabor during the Bhoomi Poojan ceremony, the Prime Minister said the project reflects India’s…
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Amrit Bharat Express Boosts Affordable Rail Travel
The Amrit Bharat Express, launched in December 2023 as part of India’s Amrit Kaal initiatives, is transforming affordable long-distance rail travel. With 30 operational trains and nine new services introduced recently, the network now connects remote regions, border areas, pilgrimage centres, and major cities across India, providing reliable, non-AC sleeper…
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Bihar to Get 7 New Trains Including 3 Amrit Bharat Express
Bihar is set to witness a major boost in rail connectivity as Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, flagged off seven new trains from Patna Junction. The launch includes three Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting key cities across India, and four passenger…