India's First Bullet train to begin operation by 2026

India's eagerly awaited bullet train project is set to become a reality sooner than expected, as announced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The country's first bullet train is slated to commence operations by 2026, marking a significant milestone in India's transportation infrastructure.

Vaishnaw's announcement underscores the government's commitment to revolutionize the country's railway network and introduce state-of-the-art technology to enhance connectivity and travel experience. The bullet train project, a collaboration with Japan, promises to revolutionize intercity travel, o..

The Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train will be ready in 2026: Railway Minister

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister, Railways, said that the Ahmedabad- Mumbai bullet train will be ready in 2026 and will run in one section from Surat. He said that significant progress has been made in the construction of various stations and work has begun on the sea tunnel through which the train will reach Mumbai from Thane.

The Minister had earlier shared a video of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad 'Bullet train' corridor which will cut travel time on the 508 km route between the two cities to a mere 2 hours. "Stay tuned for #Bullet Train in Modi 3.0!," the minister had posted on X...

Andhra train crash: CRS report implies avoidable accident

Railway safety experts, loco pilot associations, and trade union representatives attributed primary blame for the collision of two trains in the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway, which resulted in 17 fatalities, to senior railway operating officials. They referred to the October 29, 2023, train accident.

According to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) report, it was found that three trains had overrun two defective signals before the accident. It was alleged that senior operating officials had overlooked these signals. The collision occurred when Train No. 08504 (VSKP-R..

Railways Calls for Bids for Varanasi Division Projects

Indian Railways has initiated the bidding process for various infrastructure projects in the Varanasi division. These projects aim to enhance rail connectivity and modernise facilities in the region, bolstering local transportation and economic growth.

The projects include the construction of new railway lines, upgrades to existing tracks, and improvements in station infrastructure across Varanasi division. This initiative is part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to modernise and expand its network, catering to increasing passenger and freight demands.

The bidding process invi..