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Jaipur gets Amrit Bharat Express to Darbhanga; Khatipura Mega Coaching Terminal opens
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma launched the Jaipur-Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express and inaugurated a Mega Coaching Terminal at Khatipura. A new station at Sundarpura was also announced. These developments signify rapid expansion in railway infrastructure and passenger facilities across India, boosting connectivity, trade, and tourism, particularly benefiting devotees and enhancing operational efficiency.
Passenger body urges Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishaw to restore all 7 trains on Pathankot-Kangra line to reduce overcrowding
Commuters in Kangra Valley are urging the Railway Minister to reinstate all seven train services on the Pathankot-Baijnath route, citing severe overcrowding and unsafe travel conditions. Only two pairs of trains have resumed after a four-year suspension due to flood damage. Passengers face perilous journeys, standing at coach doors due to the heavy rush on the limited six-coach trains.
Bihar gets record Rs 10,000 crore for rail infrastructure in FY27: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Bihar's rail network is set for a major upgrade. The Union Railway Minister announced a record Rs 10,000 crore allocation for infrastructure development. A new express train will connect Chapra with Delhi. Locomotives manufactured in Bihar are now being exported. Projects worth Rs 1.15 lakh crore are underway. Patna Junction will get five new platforms.
AI World Vastly Different From IT Act Era, Believe New Law Is Needed: Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Double-engine government to accelerate rail projects in West Bengal: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for the Kolkata Metro and ₹1 lakh crore in railway projects for West Bengal. Bullet trains connecting Delhi to Siliguri in six hours are also promised. Additionally, 102 Amrit Bharat Stations will be modernized, and 538 railway underpasses will be constructed.
Kolkata metro gets 60 new trains, Rs 1 lakh crore railway projects for West Bengal
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for Kolkata Metro in five years, alongside Rs 1 lakh crore in railway projects for West Bengal. Bullet trains connecting Delhi to Siliguri in six hours were also promised. The state government pledged cooperation for faster project execution.
Sixty next-generation trains to be introduced for Kolkata Metro in 5 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Sixty next-generation trains to be introduced for Kolkata Metro in 5 years: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Sixty new trains will join the Kolkata Metro network in the next five years. Ashwini Vaishnaw made this announcement. He also stated that railway projects in West Bengal will receive a boost. High-speed train corridors are planned to connect Siliguri to New Delhi in six hours. This aims to significantly cut travel time.
Earnings growth, end to West Asia war could drive double-digit gains for Nifty: Ashwini Shami, Omniscence Capital - Mint
Earnings growth, end to West Asia war could drive double-digit gains for Nifty: Ashwini Shami, Omniscence CapitalMint
JBM Auto, Olectra Greentech shares gain 4% after Cabinet announces ₹5,041 crore to replace old trucks, buses in Delhi
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the trucks and buses constitute a large source of pollution. The replacement scheme will phase out older buses with BS6 and electric vehicles.
Semiconductor plant in Assam likely to start production this fiscal, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says
Production at the Jagiroad semiconductor plant in Assam is set to begin this financial year. Union Minister of I&B and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, confirmed the timeline after meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The facility, a Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd project, will produce millions of chips daily.
Assam CM, Railway Minister discuss major railway expansion projects
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. They discussed speeding up railway infrastructure growth in Assam. This includes expanding over 1,300 km of tracks and redeveloping more than 50 stations. The aim is to improve connectivity and passenger amenities. These efforts will boost regional development and integrate Assam with the national railway network.