ECR Successfully Conducts Trial Run of 4.5 km Long ‘Rudrastra’ Freight Train
The East Central Railway’s (ECR) Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Division has set a new benchmark in freight operations by successfully conducting the trial run of ‘Rudrastra’, Asia’s longest freight train, stretching 4.5 kilometres.Sharing a video of the trial on X, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw wrote: “‘Rudrastra’ – Bharat’s longest freight train (4.5 km long).” The achievement marks a significant milestone in India’s rail freight capabilities, enhancing the potential for faster and more efficient goods transportation.According to Divisional Railway Manager Uday Si..
Kazipet Railway Manufacturing Unit Achieves 60% Project Expenditure Milestone
The Kazipet Railway Manufacturing Unit in Warangal district, Telangana, is progressing rapidly, with Rs 3.10 billion—about 60 per cent of the total estimated cost of Rs 5.21 billion—already spent, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on August 8. The facility will be capable of manufacturing and maintaining a wide range of railway products.Project StatusResponding to a query from Congress MP Anil Kumar Yadav, Vaishnaw said that construction and electrical infrastructure installation at the site are nearing completion. Once operational, the Kazipet facility is ex..
PM Modi Flags Off Amritsar–Katra Vande Bharat Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, virtually from Bengaluru, flagged off the Amritsar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express, a day after the first freight train from Punjab arrived in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The new high-speed passenger service is expected to enhance regional connectivity, promote tourism, and provide a world-class travel experience.Boost to Tourism & TradeHighlighting the significance of the launch, the Prime Minister said, “The trains will boost tourism, commerce and connectivity.” The Vande Bharat Express aims to cut travel time, improve passen..
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