railway infrastructure
Indian Railways Achieves 80% Punctuality Rate, Outperforming Several European Countries
Dec 06, 2025 08:02 am CST
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in the Rajya Sabha that Indian Railways has achieved an 80% punctuality rate, surpassing many European countries. With 70 railway divisions reaching over 90% punctuality, this significant improvement results from enhanced maintenance practices and systematic operational upgrades implemented in recent years. The government has also substantially increased railway infrastructure budgets and developed over 100 bridge designs to improve safety and efficiency.
PM Modi Inaugurates 4 New Vande Bharat Trains, Expanding India's High-Speed Rail Network to 164 Services
Nov 08, 2025 05:31 pm CST
Indian Railways expands its premium service with four new Vande Bharat Express trains inaugurated by PM Modi from Varanasi, bringing the nationwide fleet to 164. These high-speed services connect Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru routes, reducing travel times by up to 2.5 hours while boosting regional connectivity, tourism, and economic development across multiple states.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Delays Explained: Railway Ministry Provides Official Update on Progress and Challenges
Nov 03, 2025 03:06 pm CST
Indian Railways has issued an update on the delayed Vande Bharat sleeper trains, citing design modifications and workmanship issues as primary challenges. The article details the compliance process with safety regulators, key features of the upcoming trains including enhanced amenities, advanced safety systems, and higher operating speeds designed to revolutionize overnight rail travel in India.
India's Remarkable Railway Transformation: 35,000 km New Tracks and Modern Train Fleet Under PM Modi's Vision
Oct 15, 2025 02:42 pm CST
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights India's extraordinary railway modernization achievements over the past 11 years, including 35,000 km of new tracks, 46,000 km of electrification, and 40,000 new coaches. The transformation includes expanding Vande Bharat services, progress on India's first bullet train project, and reflects the government's commitment to creating a modern, sustainable transportation system under PM Modi's leadership.
Russian Drone Strike Wounds 30 at Ukraine's Shostka Railway Station as Conflict Escalates
Oct 04, 2025 07:04 pm CST
A Russian drone attack on northeastern Ukraine's Shostka railway station has wounded at least 30 civilians and staff members, according to President Zelensky. The strike, described as "savage," continues Russia's pattern of targeting civilian infrastructure, while Ukraine has responded by attacking a Russian oil refinery in the Leningrad region. The conflict has also caused power outages affecting 50,000 households in Ukraine's Chernigiv region.