Pakistan has activated its war preparations as railway stations across the country have been handed over to the country's Army with soldier desks set up at all stations.
The railways is committed to ensuring safe and smooth train operations by regularly upgrading its infrastructure.
Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Wednesday welcomed Elon Musk’s affordable satellite internet service Starlink to India.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha on Monday that rail accidents have decreased by 90 per cent since 2005-2006 while reaffirming the government's commitment to minimising the root causes of mishaps.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Mahakumbh-2025 witnessed a historic gathering, with 66 crore devotees taking a holy dip over 45 days. The Prayagraj Railway Division operated a record 16,780 trains, transporting nearly five crore pilgrims.
The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha in December last year.
On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, the largest Amrit Snan festival of Mahakumbh, over eight crore devotees took a holy dip in the sacred Triveni.
Minister of Railways, Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted the vision of a New India with its transformative rail initiatives and sustainable infrastructure growth in his meetings with global industry leaders at the World Economic Forum 2025.
Ahead of budget 2025, a clear shift in focus from roads to railways signals a recalibration of infrastructure priorities. This transition is not merely a budgetary adjustment but a strategic pivot aimed at addressing economic, logistical, and environmental challenges.
Ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said here on Sunday that there was a lot of interest globally in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies to be the focus of discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
