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    Rajdhani and Jammu-Kolkata Express Trains to Offer More Space During Peak Travel

    Jammu, February 19 The Northern Railway's Jammu division announced on Thursday the addition of extra coaches to the Rajdhani and Jammu-Kolkata express trains to manage the expected increase in passenger traffic during the upcoming festive season.An additional 3AC coach will be added to the...
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    Land Acquisition & Compensation Planned for New Rail Lines

    The government told the Assembly that final location surveys are underway for four proposed railway lines in Kashmir, with compensation assured to landowners.Feb 19, Srinagar: The government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that Northern Railway is conducting final location...
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    New Delhi-Chennai Express Coach Fire – No Casualties Reported

    Nagpur, February 17 A coach of the New Delhi-Chennai Grant Trunk Express caught fire in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Tuesday morning, railway officials said.There were no casualties, they said.Train 12616 New Delhi-Chennai (Tambaram) Grant Trunk Express departed from Nagpur in the...
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    SKF India's Commitment to India's Advanced Manufacturing

    New Delhi, February 16 SKF India (Industrial) announced on Monday that it will invest ₹653 crore to set up a new manufacturing plant in Pune.The facility, expected to be ready by 2030, represents a significant step in further strengthening the company's advanced manufacturing capabilities in...
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    52 Reforms Unveiled: Railways' Push for Modernization

    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...
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    Infrastructure and Industry Growth Targeted in Maharashtra's Budget

    Mumbai, February 14 Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday asserted that Maharashtra will be among the biggest beneficiaries of the Union Budget 2026-27, citing provisions made for infrastructure, railways, and industry, which will have a direct impact on the state's growth.Speaking to...
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    Kerala at 'Rail Crossroads': Infrastructure Choices Ahead of Elections

    Thiruvananthapuram, February 14 – Kerala's transport ambitions have entered a decisive phase, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan formally seeking the Centre's support on Saturday to implement a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), even as "Metro Man" E. Sreedharan unveiled a rival railway...
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    SilverLine Project Faces Pushback as Kerala Insists on Independence

    Thiruvananthapuram, February 13 The Ministry of Railways stated on Friday that the Kerala government was insisting on treating the SilverLine project as a standalone venture, despite being asked to revise its Detailed Project Report (DPR) to integrate it with the existing network.According to...
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    MP Gauge Conversion: Railway Project Requires Central Approval, May Impact Over 1.2 Lakh Trees

    Indore, February 13 The Indian Railways has sought final approval from the Centre to begin gauge conversion of the Mhow-Khandwa line in Madhya Pradesh, which could lead to the felling of over 1.2 lakh trees, officials have said.Once approval is granted by the Union Ministry of Environment...
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    MP Forest Conversion: Railway Seeks Approval for 1.24 Lakh Trees

    Indore, February 12 The Railways has sought final approval from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to begin gauge conversion of the Mhow-Khandwa line in Madhya Pradesh through dense forests, officials said on Thursday.Once approval is granted, around 1.24 lakh trees...
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    Railway Minister Highlights Affordable Vande Bharat Pricing

    New Delhi, February 11 The fare for the Vande Bharat AC chair car on a 300-400 kilometer journey is approximately Rs 2.19 per kilometer, which is significantly lower than the fares for similar services in countries like China, Japan, and France, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a...
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    India's Railways Expand Network with Safety and Capacity Enhancements

    New Delhi, February 9 The Ministry of Railways announced on Monday that a comprehensive set of rail infrastructure projects has been approved, aimed at eliminating congestion, enhancing line capacity, improving safety systems, and enabling faster, more reliable passenger and freight movement...
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