Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched new train services and route extensions connecting Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The new services aim to improve regional connectivity and fulfill long-standing public demands.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched new train services connecting Nanded to Mumbai and Tanakpur to Nanded, enhancing connectivity for the Sikh community and other regions. He also announced the extension of the Tanakpur-Pilibhit service to Shahjahanpur and highlighted significant railway development over the past 12 years.
India's first bullet train section, from Surat to Bilimora, is slated for inauguration in 2027. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor project has surpassed 80% completion, utilizing Japanese Shinkansen technology.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has expressed serious concern over the 'unacceptable condition' of the Chandil-Tata railway section, where passenger trains have been consistently running hours late for the past two years while freight trains continue uninterrupted. He urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to prioritize passenger services and complete pending infrastructure projects. The issue affects thousands of daily commuters, workers, students, and professionals, with journeys now taking 8-12 hours instead of the previous 3-6 hours.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express connecting Jammu and Srinagar, marking the first direct rail link between the two capitals of Jammu and Kashmir.
