Bullet train: The train sets will feature modern amenities, including aerodynamic exteriors, sealed gangways. (AI image) ‘Make in India’ bullet trains soon! Indian Railways’ Integral Coach Factory in Chennai is collaborating with BEML to design and manufacture high-speed train sets capable of reaching 280 kmph! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament on Wednesday that after…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved several projects across various sectors on Thursday in New Delhi.Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Rs 1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund for the space sector, under the aegis of IN-SPACe and two separate projects for the…
Indian Railways has approved a manufacturing plan for almost 10,000 non air-conditioned coaches in two years to meet the growing demand. Sources told TOI that Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw-led Indian Railways has approved a plan to manufacture 9,929 non-AC coaches in 2024-25 and 2025-26. Of these, 4,485 non-AC coaches will be manufactured in the ongoing…
NEW DELHI: Barely days after the West Bengal rail accident, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday instructed railway officials to expedite the deployment of Kavach system and take this up in a planned manner in mission mode.Sources said the railway ministry also informed the Cabinet Secretary on Friday that the national transporter will bring 44,000…
SILIGURI/KOLKATA: Multiple casualties are feared after a train accident near Siliguri in north Bengal after a goods train barreled into a stationary express train that left at least three coaches mangled. Initial reports pegged the deaths at five with over 30 injured. The toll is expected to rise as rescue teams access the mangled coaches.Eyewitnesses…
