Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian Railways: War room started in Rail Bhawan

Now action will be taken soon on the complaints of railway passengers, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has started Rail War Room in Rail Bhawan.

May 02, 2023, 18:50 PM IST

'Wow, That's Special': Apple CEO Tim Cook On Stunning Chenab Bridge In J&K

The Apple CEO halted after he came across a photograph of the Chenab Bridge right outside Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw`s cabin. Seeing the photo, Cook`s instant reaction was "Wow." 

Apr 20, 2023, 21:18 PM IST

Indian Railways To Connect Khatu Shyam Ji Shrine By Rail Network: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Khatu Shyam Temple is one of the most sacred temples in India and is located 43 km from Sikar City and 17 km from Ringas in Rajasthan.

Apr 16, 2023, 09:55 AM IST

Indian Railways To Launch Vande Metro By December 2023: Railway Minister

The Vande Bharat Metro will be operated between cities with less than 100 kilometers of distance and is expected to reduce congestion on local trains.

Apr 14, 2023, 08:53 AM IST

Jab We Met: Two Vande Bharat Express Trains Cross Each Other At High Speed, Railway Minister Shares Video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express as the 13th semi-high speed train in India.

Apr 12, 2023, 11:10 AM IST

Top 10 Fastest Indian Railways Trains To Travel Quickly

The newly inaugurated Vande Bharat Express on the Bhopal-Delhi route is one of the fastest trains in India, with a maximum speed of 160 kmph achieved on Palwal-Agra section of the route. However, the Vande Bharat Express is designed to touch a top speed of 180 kmph, making it the fastest train in India. Not only this, Gatiman Express of the Indian Railways is also capable of reaching 160 kmph on this Agra-Delhi section. Here's a list of the top 10 fastest trains in India. 

Apr 03, 2023, 10:54 AM IST

Cuttack Railway Station To Be Redeveloped With Rs 303 Crore Investment: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said this year that railways have constructed 450 km of new rail line in the state this year which is a record, reports PTI.

Mar 31, 2023, 08:53 AM IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw launches scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years by Surat court in 2019 Defamation Case after which Rahul's parliamentary membership was rejected. Apart from the Modi surname issue, Rahul used abusive language about India at Cambridge University during his visit to London. Reversing Rahul's statements, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a press conference and said, 'Rahul considers himself above the Constitution'

Mar 29, 2023, 10:46 AM IST

India Can Build Something Equivalent To AI ChatGPT? Ashwini Vaishnaw Says Big Announcement In Few Weeks

It is pertinent to mention that ChatGPT has dazzled the world with its conversational skills and triggered an AI (Artificial Intelligence) chatbot race.

Mar 27, 2023, 19:13 PM IST

Railway Minister Inspects 'First Station of India’, Says Vande Bharat Express To Reach Kashmir By 2024

Addressing a press conference at Nowgam railway station, Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Udhampur-Banihal track, connecting Jammu with Srinagar, will be completed by December this year, or early next year.

Mar 25, 2023, 18:27 PM IST

Indian Railways To Run Delhi-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express Before April 10, Ashwini Vaishnaw Confirms

As confirmed by the Minister for Railways, the 11th Vande Bharat Express train will run on the Delhi-Jaipur route with its official flag-off planned before April 10.

Mar 20, 2023, 09:17 AM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects New Delhi-Ajmer Shatabdi Express, Talks to Commuters: Watch

The video of the Railway Minister interacting with the passengers on the New Delhi-Ajmer Shatabdi Express was shared on social media via his official Twitter handle.

Mar 19, 2023, 09:53 AM IST

Meghalaya Gets First Electric Train, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares Video

After the commissioning of electric traction, trains hauled by electric locomotive will now be able to operate directly from Mendipathar in Meghalaya, increasing the average speed.

Mar 18, 2023, 08:14 AM IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares Video Of Woman Travelling With Pet Dog On Train, Netizens React

The video of a dog travelling on a train shared by Ashwini Vaishnaw was originally shared on Instagram and is now viral on Twitter as well, with more than 745 thousand views.

Mar 17, 2023, 16:22 PM IST

Anand Mahindra Praises Indian Railways For First Transgender Operated Tea Stall

Anand Mahindra replied to a post by the Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, where he shared the photos of the India’s first “Trans Tea Stall” at the Guwahati railway platform. 

Mar 14, 2023, 17:14 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Sivok-Rangpo Rail Link Project

The Sivok-Rangpo line project is considered of strategic importance with future connectivity to Gangtok and thereafter to Indo-China Border (i.e., up to Nathula Pass).

Mar 06, 2023, 10:20 AM IST

Railway Minister Shares Development Progress of Bullet Train, Says Work Going At Rapid Pace

Railway Minister - Ashwini Vaishnaw, has posted pictures of the development work of the upcoming Bullet Train corridor in the country.

Feb 28, 2023, 18:01 PM IST

To end VVIP Culture, Railway Minister Orders Removal of Bell Used to Call Attendants in Offices

No VIP Culture: Rail Minister Ashwini Vaisnaw removed the bell in his own office first. The Minister`s office said that the attempt has been intended to ensure that each employee here is given equal respect and to change the mindset of VVIP culture. 

Feb 21, 2023, 22:53 PM IST

'Makhan to Ride With': Amul Cartoon Celebrates Success of Vande Bharat Express

The caricature shared by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was originally posted by Amul celebrating the deployment of Vande Bharat Trains on multiple routes in India.

Feb 18, 2023, 14:08 PM IST

Indian Railways to Redevelop Jaipur Station at Rs 717 Crore, Check 'Riveting' Design

Under the modernisation plan, the Jaipur railway station will be upgraded with high-end facilities at a cost of Rs 717 crore, said Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Feb 12, 2023, 10:34 AM IST