Indian Railways
The Ministry of Railways, led by Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlights Indian Railways' commitment to providing affordable transportation to over 720 million passengers, with fares among the lowest globally. Initiatives include the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for station improvements, the introduction of new train services like Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and
Indian Railways
The Indian Railways has announced a series of measures to manage heavy passenger rush at 73 major stations, including the appointment of Station Directors with the authority to make on-the-spot decisions, creation of permanent holding areas, enhanced access control, and installation of wider foot-over-bridges and CCTV surveillance. These initiatives aim
Indian Railways
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved four multitracking projects by the Ministry of Railways, covering 13 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand. The projects, costing approximately Rs 11,169 crore, will increase the railway network by 574 Kms and create 229 lakh human-days
Indian Railways
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved four multitracking projects across 13 districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand, increasing the Indian Railways network by 574 Kms. The projects, costing approximately Rs 11,169 crore, aim to improve operational efficiency, create 229 lakh human-days of
Kavach 4.0
The Indian Railways has successfully commissioned the indigenous Kavach 4.0 safety system on the Mathura-Kota section of the Delhi-Mumbai route, marking a significant advancement in railway safety. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the achievement, noting that Kavach 4.0 enhances speed control for loco pilots and provides signal information
Indian Railways
The Ministry of Railways has committed to improving travel for low and middle-income families by increasing the availability of non-AC coaches and introducing modern Amrit Bharat trains. With 78% of seats and 70% of coaches being non-AC, the initiative aims to provide affordable and comfortable travel options. Over the next
Indian Railways
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights the rapid emergence of Indian Railways as a global exporter of bogies, coaches, locomotives, and propulsion systems under the 'Make in India, Make for the World' initiative. During his visit to Alstom's Savli facility, he emphasized the importance of innovation, training
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
The third convocation of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya in Vadodara featured Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasizing the importance of logistics in national development and calling on youth to contribute to building a developed India. Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnav highlighted significant advancements in Indian Railways over the past 11 years,
Indian Railways
The Indian Railways has upgraded over 78% of its tracks to support sectional speeds of 110 kmph and above, utilizing advanced materials and technologies. This initiative has significantly improved the speed potential of railway services, particularly with the introduction of Vande Bharat trains, which can operate at speeds up to
CCTV Cameras
The Indian Railways has announced the installation of CCTV cameras in all 74,000 coaches and 15,000 locomotives to enhance passenger safety. Each coach will be equipped with four cameras, while locomotives will have six. This initiative follows successful trials and aims to deter crime and improve security, with
Indian Railways
Indian Railways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DFCCIL to implement a Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS) aimed at improving train safety. This AI/ML technology will automate the inspection of rolling stock by capturing high-resolution images and detecting anomalies in real-time, thereby reducing manual inspections and
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has responded to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) regarding its recommendations on the assignment of additional spectrum to Indian Railways for safety and security applications. This follows a request from Indian Railways for an additional 5 MHz of paired spectrum in the 700