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LIVE: PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat, unveils major rail and road projects in Malda, West Bengal

Vande Bharat Sleepers to be launched once second train arrives by October 15: Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the launch of Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, awaiting the second train's readiness by October 15, 2025, to ensure service continuity. A new Vande Bharat train between New Delhi and Firozpur Cantonment is proposed, alongside several commissioned and ongoing railway projects in Punjab, enhancing connectivity and reducing travel distances.

Bihar to get four more Amrit Bharat express trains. Check details

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced four new Amrit Bharat Express trains for Bihar, bringing the total to seven nationwide, with five originating from the state. These semi-high-speed trains, designed similarly to the Vande Bharat, include a daily Patna-Delhi service and weekly routes connecting Darbhanga to Gomti Nagar, Malda Town to Lucknow, and Saharsa to Amritsar.

Railway Board appoints 23 divisional heads replacing existing ones after delay of over 2 months

The Railway Board has appointed 23 new divisional railway managers following a two-and-a-half month delay. The new appointments cover divisions in zones such as West Central Railway, North Western Railway, Western Railway, and others. The appointments aim to replace those who have completed their two-year tenures and ensure continuity in management without affecting work efficiency.

PM Modi inaugrates and lays foundation stones of projects worth Rs 15,000 crore worth projects in West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth Rs 15,000 crore in West Bengal, aiming to make Bengal a developed state. He emphasized that West Bengal works as a development gateway and progress gateway for the country and other states. The projects focus on power, road, and railway connectivity to facilitate economic growth and employment opportunities.

Ayodhya: PM Modi inaugurates ₹15,700 crore projects covering Ayodhya Dham rail station, airport & more

The Prime Minister also dedicated three railway projects worth Rs 2,300 crore, which include the Rooma Chakeri-Chanderi third line project, Jaunpur-Tulsi Nagar, Akbarpur-Ayodhya, Sohawal-Patranga, and Safdarganj-Rasauli sections of the Jaunpur-Ayodhya-Barabanki doubling project, as well as the doubling and electrification project of the Malhaur-Daliganj railway section.

Ayodhya Airport, Amrit Bharat train & more: PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 15,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Ayodhya on December 30, where he will inaugurate several projects worth more than Rs 15,000 crore. This visit is of great significance as it comes just before the consecration ceremony of the Ram Lalla Temple. During his visit, the Prime Minister will be unveiling a series of development projects that will contribute to the growth and progress of Ayodhya.

PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 15000 crore in Ayodhya tomorrow ahead of consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Ayodhya on December 30 during which he will inaugurate various projects worth Rs 15,000 crore. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is taking stock of the preparations of security arrangements before the Prime Minister's visit.

Mamata Banerjee expresses concern over migrant workers losing their lives in other states

“What is the necessity of leaving our state? Migrant workers from other states Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar come to West Bengal and work here. We have welcomed them and they have become our own. However, the migrant workers are leaving Bengal for work for other states and their bodies are coming back,” Banerjee said while attending a programme in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Mizoram bridge tragedy: West Bengal Guv Bose meets families of victims

Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the families of the victims in the Mizoram railway bridge collapse. Most of the deceased and injured laborers were from Malda district in West Bengal. The death toll has reached 22, with 18 bodies recovered, three workers injured, and one missing.

Railways constitute 4-member high-level committee to probe bridge collapse in Mizoram

The Ministry of Railways has constituted a four-member high-level committee to inquire into the cause of the collapse of a under construction railway bridge in Mizoram's Aizawl district in which 22 workers were killed, officials said on Friday. The committee will submit its report within one month from the date of formation, according to the order issued by the Railways ministry on Thursday.

18 killed after under-construction railway bridge collapses in Mizoram

There were about 40 to 50 railway construction workers at the time the bridge collapsed, initial reports suggests there are several injured and casualties have been reported however Railways is yet to officially give out numbers. The Sairang branch Young Mizo Association are currently taking up rescue operation, sources added.

PM Modi launches redevelopment project for 508 railway stations worth Rs 24,470 cr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone virtually for the redevelopment of 37 railway stations in West Bengal on Sunday, under the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.' Out of a total of 508 stations, the PM laid the foundation stone for, 37 are in West Bengal. The project will cost Rs 24,470 crore, with the redevelopment of the 37 stations in the state costing Rs 1,503 crore.

37 railway stations in West Bengal to be redeveloped, to cost Rs 1,503 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations as part of the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme'. Among the 37 such stations in West Bengal to be redeveloped include Sealdah, Malda Town and Rampurhat Junction. The PMO said the design of station buildings will be inspired by local culture and heritage. Launched in December 2020, the Amrit Bharat station scheme aims to enhance the facilities and prepare a master plan for railway stations in a phased manner.

Centre transforming railway infrastructure by making record investment: PM Modi

In an address after virtually flagging off Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express, the Prime Minister said that railway stations, including New Jalpaiguri, are being developed on the lines of airports.

CCTV monitoring, powerless water coolers on trains soon as Railways to launch 20 in-house innovations

The Railways launched a dedicated portal in 2018 to solicit the good ideas attempted by its employees across zones, aiming to implement some of them across its network.

50% of railway track in NFR to be electrified by March 2020

NFR stated it is expected that by March next year, more than 50% of the total 6,242 kilometres of the railway tracks under NFR will be electrified.

Suresh Prabhu flags off Howrah-Yesvantpur Humsafar Express

Other double line projects between Azimganj Cabin-Poradanga in Malda Division, between Azimganj Cabin-Gosaingram of Howrah Division were also inaugurated.

Railways claims to have implemented 39 promises made in Rail Budget 2015

From passenger amenities to infrastructure development, the Railways on Wednesday claimed to have implemented 39 announcements made in the Rail budget.

LS polls 2014: Younger bro eyes 3rd term to continue Barkat-da's Malda legacy

Abu Hasem is the younger brother of Ghani Khan, who is fondly known as 'Barkat-da' and respected as the architect of modern Malda.

Railways Vote on Account 2014: What North Bengal got from interim railway budget

The only mentionable point in the budget proposal with any relevance to the region, is introduction of two new express trains.

Rail Budget 2013: Outlay of Northeast Frontier sliced by at least 385 crore

Northeast Frontier Railway's (NFR) plan outlay for 2013-14 is pegged at Rs 2783, 80 Crore.