The Union Minister of Railways & Coal, Piyush Goyal distributed awards to winning stations of Station Beautification competition in Rail Bhawan today. This innovative competition was organized among Zonal Railways in December 2017. Balharshah & Chandrapur...

Union Minister for Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal addressed the media on achievements in the last four years of Ministries under his charge, today in the presence of Manoj Sinha, Union Minister of State of Communications (Independent Charge) and Minister...

Minister of State of Railways, Shri Rajen Gohain flagged off a new Antyodaya train viz. 22841/22842 Santragachi-Chennai Central Antyodaya Express (Weekly) from Kolkata today.Features of Antyodaya Express:-The coaches in Antyodaya Express are fully unreserved...

Ministry of Railways conducted a one day workshop “Mission Raftaar” aimed at raising the average speed of freight trains and coaching trains in New Delhi.  The workshop was inaugurated by Rajen Gohain, Minister of State for Railways & Shri Ashwani Lohani,...

A new weekly train no 22895/22896 Durg-Ferozpur-Durg Antyodaya Express was inaugurated by Rajen Gohain, Minister of State for Railways & Dr. Raman Singh, Chief Minister, Chattisgarh.Speaking on the occasion, Rajen Gohain said that the Antyodaya Express...

A significant milestone in the history of Railways has been added when land documents for high speed rail terminal at BKC were handed over by Shri U.P.S. Madan, Commissioner, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority to Shri AchalKhare, Managing...

In a rare and first of its kind gesture, the three newly constructed Foot Over Bridges at Elphinstone Road, Currey Road &Ambivali stations built by Indian Army were dedicated by the Mumbaikars in the august presence of Shri DevendraFadnavis Chief Minister...

In a bid to ensure better health of the railway officials, the Railway Ministry on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Ayush to augment the existing system of Ayush in five Railway Hospitals.The agreement was signed by...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Act East Policy" has led to faster work on infrastructure development projects in northeast India, including extension of railway lines, Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain said here on Friday."Due to Prime Minister...

The government on Friday said that 202 railway stations across the country have been identified as "sensitive" and 106 have been covered with CCTV cameras for surveillance."Based on the recommendations of a high level committee, 202 railway stations have...

Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu today (14 July 2017) dedicated to the nation the first 1600 HP DEMU train with Solar Powered Coaches with a unique facility of Battery Bank here today. The entire electrical need of the coaches for Lighting, Fans...

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday stressed the need for safety and security on the Indian Railways and said it is mulling ideas from stakeholders for improving security across its network."In India, there are various vulnerable sections in our network....

Minister of Railways  Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the Round Table Conference with non Railway Stakeholders on Railway Security Issues.Minister of State for Railways Shri Rajen Gohain was specially be present to grace the occasion. Chairman, Railway Board,...

Rajen Gohain, Minister of State for Railways inaugurated “Udaan- A Sports Conclave” organized by Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) under Ministry of Railways here today. Chairman, Railway Board Shri A.K.Mital, & Member Staff Shri Pradeep Kumar, Secretary,...

In a bid to connect important pilgrimage destinations of eastern India with the northeast at cheapest available rates, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain jointly flagged off Astha Circuit Train...

In its effort to provide better connectivity to bordering areas of the northeastern region, the central government has proposed railway lines to Tawang, Bamey and Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh.Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain said this...

The Indian railways has been provided with Rs 500 crore for installation of CCTV cameras at 983 stations, Minister of State (MoS) for Railways Rajen Gohain said on Friday."Funds to the tune of Rs 500 crore have been sanctioned for provision of CCTV (close...

The government on Wednesday said that the merger of rail and general budgets will facilitate multi-modal transport planning between highways, railways and inland waterways."Merger of rail budget with Union budget would facilitate multi-modal transport planning...

Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain on Wednesday informed Parliament that the Indian Railways has launched an online optional travel insurance scheme for one year."An optional travel insurance scheme on a pilot basis for one year has been launched for...

In a major initiative, railway stations and adjoining areas will be redeveloped on Smart City lines for enhancing passenger amenities, easy access to stations, enabling optimal utilization of land at railway stations, as a part of Smart City development....