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Rs 10,440 cr allocated for Northeast Frontier Railway: Minister

Guwahati, March 9: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V. Somanna on Sunday said that a record allocation of Rs 10,440 crores has been made for Railways in the northeastern region in the Union Budget 2025–26.

Northeast Frontier Railway upgrades infrastructure to ensure safety

Guwahati, March 5: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), which operates in the northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar, has successfully completed a series of crucial infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving safety and ensuring smooth train operations in important sections of its network.

Ashwini Vaishnaw calls North East 'New Engine' of India's development at Advantage Assam 2.0

Guwahati, February 26: Union Minister of Railways, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw described the North East as the "New Engine" of India's development during the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati on Tuesday.

NE is 'New Engine' of development of India, says Railway Minister

Guwahati, Feb 25: Describing the country's northeastern region as the 'New Engine' of development of India, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced several new initiatives and projects related to the Railway and IT industries which would be a huge boost to development in Assam.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils major infrastructure and IT initiatives at Advantage Assam 2.0

Guwahati, February 26: Union Minister of Railways, Electronics & Information Technology, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw participated in the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit held in Guwahati and announced several key initiatives and projects aimed at accelerating the growth of the railway and IT industries in the region.

Odisha CM holds discussions with Ashwini Vaishnaw on development of railway infra

Bhubaneswar, Feb 21: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday held detailed discussions with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on the various issues related to the development of the railway infrastructure in Odisha.

Railway to start running electric trains in southern Assam and Tripura soon

Guwahati/Agartala, Feb 7: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is continuing hectic efforts to start running the long-expected electric trains in southern Assam and Tripura at the earliest, officials said on Friday.

Rajasthan allocated Rs 9,960 Crore in Union Budget 2025 for railway development

Jaipur, February 4: Rajasthan has been allocated Rs 9,960 crore under the Union Budget 2025 for various railway development projects. The General Manager of North Western Railway, Amitabh, shared that this allocation marks a significant increase in funding compared to previous years, driving major infrastructure improvements.

Union Budget: Rs 10,440 crores allocated for railway infrastructure in NE

Guwahati, Feb 3: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that the physical progress of all the ongoing projects in the northeastern region is advancing at a good pace.

Bihar has got lollipop, and rest of India 'thenga' in Union Budget: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata, February 2: Reacting on the Union Budget 2025, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh said that it seemed that Bihar has got a lot of things, but effectively it has got a "lollipop and rest of India 'thenga.'

New 200 Vande Bharat, 50 Namo Bharat trains among Budget's railway push: Ashwini Vaishnaw (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, Feb 1: From starting 200 new Vande Bharat trains to the enhancement of safety measures for passengers and more, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday promised to take the railway network and facilities to the next level using the Rs 2.52 lakh crore allocated for expansion in Budget 2025-26.

MP: Neemuch railway station transformed under Amrit Bharat scheme, passengers laud modernisation

Neemuch, Jan 29: Neemuch railway station in Madhya Pradesh is undergoing a remarkable transformation as part of the ambitious Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The redevelopment aims to modernise the station’s infrastructure, creating a cleaner, more efficient, and passenger-friendly environment. With new amenities and a modern aesthetic, the station has become a beacon of progress, drawing praise from both locals and travelers alike.

Maha Kumbh: Attention paid to infrastructure of railway stations, says Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar

New Delhi, January 13: Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar talked about the preparations made for the Mahakumbh, saying that attention has been paid to the infrastructure of the railway stations.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews Vande Bharat & Amrit Bharat coaches

Chennai, January 10: Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai on Wednesday to inspect several key developments in India's railway network, including the Vande Bharat rakes, Amrit Bharat train coaches, and the Vistadome dining car.

NFR speeds up essential and non-essential goods to NE states: Official

Guwahati, Jan 9: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has stepped up the supply of essentials, food grains, fertiliser, transport fuel, coal and other items to the mountainous northeastern states, including the trouble-torn Manipur, officials said here on Wednesday.

J-K: Speed trial conducted on Katra-Banihal railway section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link

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