rail projects

PM Narendra Modi to launch several rail projects in UP's Ghazipur today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be visiting Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district on Monday, will launch several rail projects and will also flag off a weekly Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express train playing between Ghazipur and Kolkata. 

Nov 14, 2016, 10:58 AM IST

Govt gives green signal to nine rail infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,000 cr

The CCEA chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have given green signal the massive line expansion programme that involves track construction of a total length of 1937.38 km at an estimated cost of Rs 24,374.86 crore.

Aug 24, 2016, 21:09 PM IST

Cabinet approves formation of JV with states for rail projects

With a view to ensure greater participation of states, Union Cabinet on Wednesday allowed the Railways to form Joint Venture companies with state governments to mobilize resources for speedy implementation of rail projects.

 

Feb 03, 2016, 16:18 PM IST

Suresh Prabhu asks all PSUs to undertake more railway projects

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Monday asked all PSUs under the ministry to undertake more rail projects while ensuring best practices in tendering process and transparency in their functioning.

Oct 19, 2015, 22:56 PM IST

States to be involved in execution of rail projects: Prabhu

With an aim of making railways an engine of growth, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Tuesday vowed d to involve states in execution of projects as he pitched for big investments for the turnaround of the "bleeding" and "sinking" largest transporter of the country.

Apr 21, 2015, 23:02 PM IST

Railways need big investment, says Prabhu

Expressing serious concern over the financial health of Indian rail, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday said it was "too close for comfort" and there was a need for massive investment in the sector.

Dec 12, 2014, 20:22 PM IST