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    India's High-Speed Rail: Balancing Indigenous Development with Feasibility

    New Delhi, March 21 While welcoming the move to develop indigenous bullet trains capable of a maximum speed of 250 kmph, experts have also cautioned the Railway Ministry that scaling up production before testing the prototype could be risky.This caution comes after reports that the Ministry...
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    Maharashtra Plans Revised Development for Vasai-Virar Region

    Mumbai, March 18 The Maharashtra government said on Wednesday that the process of preparing the revised development plan for the Vasai-Virar region in Palghar district is underway and will be completed within the stipulated timeframe.Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal told...
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    Telangana to Transition to Electric Vehicles

    Hyderabad, March 12 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to purchase only electric vehicles henceforth for any government department as part of measures to check pollution.He instructed the officials to use only electric vehicles in the Core Urban Region (CURE)...
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    Tamil Nadu Development Stalled: Modi Criticizes DMK's Implementation

    Chennai, March 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu of delaying the implementation of several major projects sanctioned by the Centre, claiming that such delays undermine the credibility of the Union government and hinder the state’s...
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    Beyond the Numbers: Understanding the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Rail Project's Funding

    New Delhi, March 5 The Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed rail project, expected to cost 508 kilometers, will not solely be funded by the Indian Railways, according to the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited on Thursday.The NHSRCL, which is constructing the country's first high-speed rail...
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    Project Cost Adjustments Standard Practice for Bullet Train

    Ahmedabad, March 5 The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) on Thursday rejected the Congress's criticism of the increased cost estimates for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project, saying that "refining" costs after contract finalization is a normal practice.The...
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    Union Minister Updates on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Timeline

    March 01, New Delhi – Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has emphasized the rapid progress of India's bullet train project. He stated that the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train is expected to begin operations next year, and once completed, will cover the distance in one hour and fifty-seven...
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    Government Scheme Aims to Reduce Reliance on Imported Construction Equipment

    New Delhi, February 28 Even as the import of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) from China for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project faces delays, the government's decision to strengthen domestic manufacturing of high-end construction equipment could provide a timely boost to India's high-speed...
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    High-Speed Rail Timeline Depends on State Election Results

    Malappuram (Kerala), February 24 Technocrat E Sreedharan unveiled revised details of a proposed high-speed railway line project connecting the southern and northern parts of the state, weeks after opening an office here for the same.The revised alignment of the 465-km corridor from...
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    India-Japan Collaboration Focuses on High-Speed Rail and Infrastructure

    Lucknow, February 19 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will embark on a visit to Singapore and Japan from February 22, according to an official statement issued here on Thursday.In Singapore on February 23 and 24, the chief minister will attend a series of meetings aimed at...
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    Kerala CM Requests Union Minister's Support for RRTS Feasibility

    Thiruvananthapuram, February 14 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has sought the support of the central government for a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), describing it as a cornerstone of the state's long-term sustainable mobility strategy.In a letter sent to Union Housing and Urban...
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    Railway Ministry Funds Surveys for High-Speed Rail in Kerala

    Thiruvananthapuram, February 13 To improve the railway network in Kerala, the Ministry of Railways has approved surveys for the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for seven projects with a high-speed potential of 160 kilometers per hour.The seven projects include the 307 km long...
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    BJP MPs Raise Voting Rights, Infrastructure, and Water Management Issues

    New Delhi, February 13 Members of the BJP in the Rajya Sabha raised a variety of issues during Zero Hour on Friday, including voting rights for undertrials, inter-basin water transfer projects, high-speed rail connectivity in the Northeast, and gaps in healthcare infrastructure.Karnataka MP...
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    Railway Ministry Expedites High-Speed Rail Project Implementation

    New Delhi, February 9 The Ministry of Railways announced on Monday that it has initiated steps to expedite the implementation of seven new High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridors announced in the Union Budget 2026, marking a major push towards next-generation passenger travel in India."The proposed...
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