West Bengal received a major push to its rail and transport infrastructure on Saturday as Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge, dedicated the Kumarpur Road Over Bridge to the nation, and flagged off a new Asansol–Bokaro Steel City train service. The projects, launched via…
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100m Make in India Steel Bridge Completed for Bullet Train
Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone with the completion of a 100-meter-long ‘Make in India’ steel bridge over the underground metro tunnel in Ahmedabad, part of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. This marks the 13th steel bridge completed in Gujarat out of 17 planned, enhancing high-speed rail connectivity while…
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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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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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PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India’s first-ever Vande Bharat sleeper train, marking a major milestone in the country’s railway modernisation drive. The historic launch took place at Malda Town station in West Bengal, connecting Howrah with Guwahati via an overnight, fully air-conditioned service designed for long-distance travel….
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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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Vande Bharat Express Carries 7.5 Crore Passengers Since 2019
New Delhi: The Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a symbol of India’s modern railway transformation, carrying more than 7.5 crore passengers since its launch in February 2019. With 164 services now operational across the country, the semi-high-speed train has redefined long-distance and intercity travel by offering faster, safer, and…