railway infrastructure

Gandhinagar, March 11 – The Gujarat government has placed an order for 34 new metro train sets for the Ahmedabad and Surat metro rail projects. Officials said that the additional rolling stock will increase service frequency on the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar corridor and support the expansion of...

Guwahati, March 10 – Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam and the entire Northeastern region have emerged as a major focus of India’s railway transformation, opening new avenues for modern connectivity, enhanced safety, and greater economic opportunities, railway officials...

Bengaluru, March 6 The Karnataka government has allocated Rs 600 crore for the BSR Project for the next fiscal year.Reading out the budget on Friday, Siddaramaiah said that the land acquisition for Corridor-2 (from Benniganahalli to Chikkabanavara) under the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project...

Aizawl, March 6 Mizoram has recorded a total of 12.68 lakh tourist visits in the last two years, state Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar informed the assembly on Friday.The state, known for its rolling hills and vibrant culture, saw a significant increase in both domestic and international...

Hyderabad, March 5 Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday that the Central government has taken up the redevelopment of the Hyderabad railway station here with an investment of Rs 327 crore, which is targeted to be completed by the end of 2027.Reddy, who inspected the ongoing...

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, stated today that the government aims to reduce India's logistics costs to below 10% by 2030 to promote the country's development. Addressing the 70th foundation day of the Central Warehouse Corporation (CWC) in...

Lucknow, February 27 The Uttar Pradesh government has signed a ₹200-crore investment agreement with a Germany-based railway infrastructure company to strengthen modern rail infrastructure in the state.According to a statement issued here on Thursday evening, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad...

Lucknow, February 26 The Uttar Pradesh government announced on Thursday an agreement with a German railway infrastructure company for an investment of ₹200 crore to improve modern infrastructure in the state.According to a statement issued here on Thursday evening, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav...

The Jammu division of Northern Railway is in the final stages of preparations to introduce the Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar.Amid growing public anticipation, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal stated that efforts are underway to commence the semi-high-speed...

New Delhi, February 23 Snakes, including king cobras, may be unintentionally expanding their habitats in Goa, with trains acting not only as corridors for active movement but also as high-speed conduits, according to a study.Recent media reports have highlighted incidents of snakes on India's...

Thane, February 22 Farmers staged a protest on Sunday in connection with the Mogharpada metro rail car shed in Thane.They stated that the government must provide immediate compensation for land acquisition, proper training to ensure that young people from the area get jobs related to metro...

Meerut (UP), February 21 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed preparations on Saturday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to flag off the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train, officials said.According to sources, the chief minister arrived at the Shatabdi Nagar...

Ludhiana, February 17 The construction of a four-lane railway over bridge in Doraha will significantly improve connectivity between Punjab's capital and the Malwa region, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu said on Tuesday.He was speaking after laying the foundation stone...

Ludhiana, February 17 – The construction of the four-lane railway over bridge in Doraha, in Punjab's Ludhiana district, will be a landmark infrastructure project, significantly strengthening connectivity between the Malwa region, said Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on...

Kollam (Kerala), February 14 Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi on Saturday said that the carrying capacity of three MEMU trains in Kerala will be permanently increased from February 23 onwards to benefit daily commuters.Gopi, the Union Minister for Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Tourism, made...

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the general coaches of trains will now be cleaned to the same standard as first-class coaches. Addressing a press conference on railway reforms in New Delhi today, Mr. Vaishnaw said that initially, 80 long-distance trains will be...

New Delhi/Hyderabad, February 12 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy held meetings with Union Ministers for Civil Aviation and Defence, IT and Railways, and Food and Public Distribution in the national capital, seeking central assistance for the state's infrastructure projects, including...

Indian Railways has approved a Road Over Bridge project and new passenger halts aimed at extending rail accessibility to underserved communities in West Bengal. The Ministry of Railways stated that Northeast Frontier Railway will construct a road over a bridge worth 176 crore rupees between...

New Delhi, February 12 Congress member Rajeev Shukla on Thursday demanded the creation of a national content monitoring agency along with stringent laws to check the misuse of technologies, flagging concerns over the rampant circulation of AI-generated fake videos.During the Zero Hour in the...

Jammu, February 10 Northern Railway announced on Tuesday the extension of the Vistadome train service from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, aimed at enhancing the travel experience for tourists and local commuters along the scenic Katra-Baramulla route.Launched in October 2023, the...