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Cabinet Clears ₹20,804 Crore Railway Multitracking Projects

By Uniquetimesorg September 9, 2026 0

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight railway multitracking projects with a combined estimated cost of ₹20,804 crore. The projects will add around 1,196 km to the Indian Railways network, cover 31 districts across nine states and are targeted for completion by 2029-30. Five projects worth […]Continue Reading

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Indian Railways Allows Vande Bharat Seat Booking Until 15 Minutes Before Departure

By Uniquetimesorg July 1, 2026 0

Indian Railways has introduced a new facility that allows passengers to book vacant seats on Vande Bharat Express and other reserved trains up to 15 minutes before departure. Earlier, bookings would close once the reservation chart was prepared, often leaving vacant seats unused. The new system aims to improve seat occupancy while offering greater flexibility […]Continue Reading

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India’s First Hydrogen Train Clears Final 120 kmph Trial

By Uniquetimesorg June 26, 2026 0

India’s first hydrogen-powered train has successfully completed its final high-speed trial at 120 kmph on the Jind–Sonipat section of Northern Railway in Haryana. The successful test marks a major milestone for Indian Railways and brings the country closer to launching hydrogen-powered passenger train services after the remaining regulatory and operational approvals Continue Reading

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Modi Govt Approves 7 New Bullet Train Corridors to Expand India’s High-Speed Rail Network

By Uniquetimesorg June 20, 2026 0

The Central Government has approved seven new high-speed rail corridors as part of its vision to expand India’s bullet train network beyond the Mumbai–Ahmedabad project, which is currently under construction. The proposed routes include Mumbai–Pune, Pune–Hyderabad, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, Hyderabad–Chennai, Chennai–Bengaluru, Delhi–Varanasi, and Varanasi–Siliguri. These Continue Reading

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Railways to Allow Ticket Cancellation from Any Station Nationwide

By Uniquetimesorg March 25, 2026 0

Indian Railways will soon allow passengers to cancel counter tickets from any railway station across the country, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced as part of a series of passenger-friendly reforms. Previously, travellers had to visit the same station where the ticket was booked, often causing inconvenience. The new system aims to simplify cancellations and Continue Reading

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Cabinet Clears ₹9,072 Crore Rail Expansion to Add 307 km Across 4 States

By Uniquetimesorg February 24, 2026 0

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major railway infrastructure projects worth ₹9,072 crore to strengthen connectivity across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The projects — Gondia–Jabalpur doubling, Punarakh–Kiul 3rd and 4th line, and Gamharia–Chandil 3rd and 4th line — will expand the Continue Reading

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India Clears First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train for Guwahati–Kolkata Route

By Uniquetimesorg January 1, 2026 0

India has completed trials and safety certification for its first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, marking a major step towards launching long-distance overnight rail services. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the inaugural route will connect Guwahati and Kolkata, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to flag off the service in the coming weeks. The sleeper Continue Reading

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Vande Bharat Creator Reviews Train After 7 Years, Praises Cleanliness but Flags Low Occupancy

By Uniquetimesorg November 26, 2025 0

Sudhanshu Mani, the engineer behind India’s first indigenous semi-high-speed train, Vande Bharat, recently travelled on it for the first time since its launch in 2019. Taking the Lucknow–Prayagraj route, he praised the train’s exterior design, cleanliness of the Executive Class, improved seating comfort and hygienic food. However, he criticised the “unnecessary” red Continue Reading

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PM Modi Flags Off Four New Vande Bharat Trains

By Uniquetimesorg November 8, 2025 0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, marking another milestone in India’s expanding high-speed rail network. The new routes are designed to enhance regional connectivity while cutting travel time significantly, linking major cultural, industrial, and commercial centers across the country. The trains will operate on Continue Reading

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Jupiter Wagons arm, Log9 Materials to supply LFP batteries for Vande Bharat trainsets

By uniquetimes June 20, 2024 0

Jupiter Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Jupiter Wagons Limited, in collaboration with Log9 Materials, has secured a contract from Siemens to supply Lithium-Ion Phosphate (LFP) batteries for the Vande Bharat trainsets. Specifically, they will provide 36 auxiliary batteries, each with a capacity of 72.8 kWh, for nine trainsets. These 72.8 kWh LFP battery […]Continue Reading