Railways Minister

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed that during the third term of the Modi government, projects worth more than Rs 4.5 lakh crore have been approved in the transport and infrastructure sector in the country.

Chenab Bridge On Track For Jan 2024 Opening | Railway Minister Exclusive

The highest rail bridge in the world, the Chenab Bridge in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2024. In an exclusive interview with Network18, Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the Katra-Banihal line on which the bridge is located is ready for opening and will be dedicated to the nation by January 2024. This section is strategically important as it connects the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country via rail. Watch the full interview!

Mumbai's CSMT Railway Station redevelopment plan: All you need to know

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said CSMT's heritage building won't be touched but buildings nearby will be re-developed.

Rail Board is not keen to fully restore all concession for senior citizens: Sources

The debate on restoring concessions for elderly citizens has been on for nearly a year now, after rail passenger volumes reached pre-COVID levels. Senior citizens across India have also been protesting demanding the restoration of concessions in railway fares.

Railways aims for better fiscal health; parliament debates cut in concessions

The standing parliamentary committee requested that senior citizen concessions be brought back while scrutinising concessions to railway employees.

Government has brought sustainable changes: Piyush Goyal

Speaking at an event titled 'IIT ke Mann ki Baat', which was part of ruling BJP's 'Bharat ke Mann ki Baat' campaign, Goyal said the government has brought sustainable changes instead of temporary adjustments.

Railways Minister Piyush Goyal to receive University of Pennsylvania's top energy policy prize

The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Design will award its fourth annual Carnot Prize to Goyal, the former minister of power and renewable energy, on October 19.

445 bridges in Mumbai to undergo safety audit: Rail minister

A road overbridge, built in 1971, collapsed near the eastern side of the Andheri railway station and some parts of it fell on rail tracks, disrupting train services.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu indicates willingness to quit over recent accidents

In a series of tweets taking full moral responsibility for the accidents, Prabhu said he had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had asked him "to wait".

Suresh Prabhu launches Bandra-Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express

"These express trains and host of other services for Mumbai suburban stations were launched by the Railways Minister through video conferencing," a Western Railway release said.

Railways Min Prabhu in Nepal to attend infrastructure summit

Prabhu arrived here to attend the 'Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2017', organised by the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) in association with the Nepal government and Youth Community for Nepalese Contractors (YCNC) to be held between February 19-20.

India commits $340 million soft loans to Nepal

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu, who arrived here yesterday to attend the 'Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2017', signed a letter of exchange with Nepalese Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Planning Ramesh Lekhak in which India committed a bridge project and 15 road projects totaling USD 340 million soft loans to Nepal.

Nepal will focus on infrastructure development: PM Prachanda

Nepal is lagging behind in the area of development mainly due to the lack of adequate infrastructure which is the backbone of economic development, Prachand said while addressing the second 'Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2017' here.

Govt has increased investment in railways, infra: Prabhu

The central government is spending huge amounts to modernise infrastructure, particularly in the railways sector to push growth, Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu said today.

How much budgetary support will Jaitley give to railways?

Even as some experts raise questions about what this will do to the railways' autonomy, CNBC-TV18 tries to gauge just how much budgetary support Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will give his colleague Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu.

Govt depts asked to emulate example set by Rlys in cleanliness

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu, who spoke on the occasion, said the nine-day campaign 'Swachhta Saptaah', was successfully conducted in Railways from September 17 ending.

Nitin Gadkari stresses on need for agricultural revolution

The Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister was addressing the 17th Regulators and Policymakers Retreat organised by The Independent Power Producers Association of India in South Goa.

Suresh Prabhu lays foundation of rail project in Nagaland

"More than geography, it is important to bring together different aspirations of the people and to fulfil the long cherished dreams of the citizens by connecting the capital of Nagaland to Delhi," Prabhu said in his address.

Indian railways attracts Rs 42,000-cr FDI: Govt

India needs a stable source of investment and FDI is one of those, Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu said, adding that the government is also planning to build new dedicated freight corridors that will again attract investment.

Rail Budget 2016: Key things to watch out in Suresh Prabhu's speech

During FY16, rail minister had promised an aggressive capex plan for the railways from 2015-19 at Rs 8.5 lakh crore. During FY16, the budgeted capital outlay was Rs 1 lakh crore.

Locomotive factories in Bihar to boost mfg growth: Prabhu

Suresh Prabhu said the projects have been finalised in the most transparent manner and this could happen because the process of decision making has been fast track now in the Ministry through delegation and decentralisation of power.

PM to take call soon on developing Chabahar port: Gadkari

The Road Transport and Highways Minister was talking to media after chairing a high-level meeting on Chabahar port, attended by Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar among others.

Railway Minister orders probe into freak train accident

The speeding train, coming from Bhayander, rammed into the dead end on platform number 3 of Churchgate station at about 11.20 AM, as the motorman failed to stop the train in time.