NEW DELHI: Pointing to how aspirational India now wants to accomplish more in less time and people wish to take long-distance journeys swiftly, PM Narendra Modi Monday said this has led to more demand for high-speed trains. He said the day is not far when the first bullet train starts operating in India.Speaking after virtually…
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 special Vande Bharat trains for J&K will feature an integrated heating element for the driver’s front window. Special Vande Bharat trains for Jammu & Kashmir! The Indian Railways has incorporated specialised heating features in Vande Bharat trains that will run in Jammu & Kashmir, according to officials.The Kashmir Valley’s first direct train service is…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off six new Vande Bharat trains on Sunday from Tatanagar in Jharkhand, expanding the Indian Railways fleet. Vande Bharat trains to enhance connectivity on these routesThese trains will enhance connectivity on various routes, including Tatanagar – Patna, Bhagalpur – Dumka – Howrah, Brahmapur – Tatanagar, Gaya –…
Vande Bharat trains for export! BEML Ltd, a state-owned heavy equipment manufacturer, anticipates that the rail and metro segment, alongside defence, will be the most significant contributor to its revenue in the near future. The company is looking to secure export orders for Vande Bharat and metro trains within the next few years. Shantanu Roy,…
Railway Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024 on July 23, 2024 and the government is expected to continue with its capital expenditure push for infrastructure, with Indian Railways and the roadways being major beneficiaries. Since 2017, no separate Railway Budget has been presented and FM Sitharaman’s Budget 2024 speech…
