To further strengthen bilateral relationship, 20 Broad Gauge (BG) locomotives were virtually flagged off to Bangladesh in a handing over ceremony held at Rail Bhavan New Delhi, by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways. From the Bangladesh end, Minister of Railway, Md. Nurul Islam Sujan also joined in virtually. The event was attended by Shri […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated multiple railway projects worth over 8,000 crore rupees in Odisha through video conferencing. During the ceremony, PM Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express, which will run between Puri and Howrah. Covering a distance of 500 kilometers, the train will pass through various districts in Odisha and West […]
Indian Railways is creating New Identity of New India by developing Railway stations across the country. Indian Railways is now redeveloping 1275 stations across India under ‘Amrit Bharat Stations Scheme.’ Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways released a booklet on Standard Signages at Stations on Indian Railways in Rail Bhavan, New Delhi. Chairman & CEO, […]
The Ministry of Railways is promoting the noble tourism concepts of ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ and ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ by operating Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains from various regions in India. The goal is to showcase India’s cultural and religious heritage to both domestic and international tourists, with the aim of establishing India as a destination […]
The inauguration of Rajasthan’s first semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express is a significant milestone in the state’s connectivity and transportation sector. The train is the world’s first semi-high-speed passenger train on high-rise overhead electric territory and is set to revolutionize travel between Ajmer and Delhi Cantt. The train’s introduction will provide a much-needed boost to the […]
The Indian Railways has launched a budget-friendly travel package for pilgrims to explore spiritual destinations in North India, including Ram Janmabhoomi Ayodhya and Vaishno Devi. Called the ‘Uttar Bharat Darshan’ program, the 11-day and 10-night package will commence from Assam on the Bharat Gaurav Tourist train. Go on a sightseeing tour of sacred locations that […]
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link (USBRL) project (272 km) was sanctioned in 1994-95. Anticipated cost of the project is Rs 37,012 crore, against which, expenditure of Rs 26,786 crore has been incurred up to March, 2022 on the project. Out of the total 272 km length of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link project, a length of 161 […]
Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone, by completing 100% electrification of the Railway network in Haryana State. The existing Broad Gauge network is 1,701 Route kilometre, which is now 100% electrified, resulting in saving on account of reduced line haul cost (about 2.5 times lower), heavier haulage capacity, increased sectional capacity, reduced operating & […]
Indian Railways have decided to provide free WiFi at all railway stations except halt. So far, WiFi facilities have been provided at 6108 stations. State-wise list is appended. The provision of Wi-Fi at stations depends upon the availability of Infrastructure like Optical Fiber Cable & Other resources. Indian Railways is committed to make all its […]
Indian Railways has decided to operate “Shri Ramayana Yatra” by Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourists train to promote Pilgrimage Tourism. This tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on 7th April 2023 and cover prominent places associated with the life of Lord Shri Rama. The proposed train tour is going to be operated in […]