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Cabinet gives nod to 4 major railway projects worth Rs 24,634 crore
By Chennaivision on October 8, 2025

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved four railway multi-tracking projects worth ₹24,634 crore to boost connectivity and ease congestion across key routes in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. The projects will together add around 894 kilometres to the Indian Railways network and are expected to be completed by 2030-31. The four approved sections include the Wardha-Bhusawal third and fourth… Continue reading "Cabinet gives nod to 4 major railway projects worth Rs 24,634 crore"
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Railways earned an additional Rs 8,913 crore in 5 years by withdrawing senior citizens’ concessions
By Chennaivision on April 11, 2025
The Indian Railways has earned an additional revenue of approximately Rs 8,913 crore in five years by withdrawing concessions for senior citizens, according to replies from the Centre for Railway Information Systems on a Right to Information Act applications. CRIS functions under the Railway Ministry and develops as well as maintains ticketing and passengers data besides offering various other services.… Continue reading "Railways earned an additional Rs 8,913 crore in 5 years by withdrawing senior citizens’ concessions"
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Indian Railways in sound financial health, says Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
By Chennaivision on March 18, 2025

Indian Railways’ financials are in good condition with continuous improvement efforts underway, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. During a debate on the working of the Railways Ministry, Vaishnaw noted that the national transporter has successfully overcome pandemic-related challenges, with passengers returning to train travel and both passenger and cargo traffic showing growth. During 2023-24, Indian… Continue reading "Indian Railways in sound financial health, says Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw"
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled a prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach
By Chennaivision on September 2, 2024

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday unveiled the prototype of the much-anticipated Vande Bharat sleeper coach at BEML’s facility in Bengaluru. The coach will undergo a rigorous 10-day trial period before hitting the tracks for further testing. “After Vande Bharat chair cars, we were working on Vande Bharat sleeper cars. Its manufacturing has now been completed. This train will go… Continue reading "Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled a prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach"
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PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat train between Chennai-Mysuru
By Chennaivision on March 12, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the inaugural run of the Vande Bharat Express between Dr MGR Chennai Central and Mysuru today, Southern Railway has said. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the extended Vande Bharat Service from Mangaluru Central to Thiruvananthapuram Central, and the new Kollam–Tirupati Express, through video conferencing. .The Chennai–Bengaluru–Mysuru train is the second Vande… Continue reading "PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat train between Chennai-Mysuru"

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Cabinet gives nod to 4 major railway projects worth Rs 24,634 crore

Railways earned an additional Rs 8,913 crore in 5 years by withdrawing senior citizens’ concessions

Indian Railways in sound financial health, says Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled a prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach

PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat train between Chennai-Mysuru