The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project crossed a crucial construction milestone with the successful breakthrough of its first mountain tunnel in Maharashtra. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the achievement at Palghar district, calling it a landmark moment in…
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Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Clears 180 kmph CRS Trial
New Delhi: Indian Railways has achieved a major technological milestone with the successful completion of the final high-speed trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), the trial took place on the Kota–Nagda section, where the train safely…
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Indian Railways 2025: Year-End Review & Key Milestones
Indian Railways has set new benchmarks in 2025 by combining innovation, indigenisation, and modernisation to deliver safer, faster, and more comfortable travel for passengers nationwide. From Vande Bharat Sleeper trains to redeveloped stations with airport-like facilities, the railways have strengthened both passenger and freight services, ensuring India moves forward on…
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Maharashtra Gets 38 New Railway Projects Worth ₹89,780 Cr
The Indian Railways has sanctioned 38 new railway projects in Maharashtra, covering new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling works across 5,098 km, with a total investment of ₹89,780 crore. Additionally, 98 surveys of 8,603 km have been approved from 2022-23 to 2025-26, underlining the nation’s commitment to modernizing rail infrastructure…
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PM Reviews Surat Bullet Train Station; Urges ‘Blue Book’
Surat, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the under-construction Bullet Train station at Surat on 15 November 2025 to review progress on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR). During the visit, the Prime Minister interacted with engineers and workers, inspected key works, and urged officials to document execution learnings in…