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PM approves Southern bullet train corridor linking Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Amaravati and Chennai: Vaishnaw
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Southern Bullet Train Corridor which will connect Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Amaravati, and Chennai. This high-speed rail project aims to reduce travel time significantly between these economic hubs. The Bengaluru-Chennai journey will take just 73 minutes, while Bengaluru-Hyderabad will take about two hours and 10 minutes.
Vaishnaw visits BEML facility building India’s first bullet train for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor
Bharat Bullet Train is being developed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, emphasizing indigenous technology. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed various production processes at BEML's Aditya manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The train will offer advanced passenger amenities and adhere to stringent safety standards during its operation. It is designed to accommodate about 557 passengers, including special provisions for persons with disabilities.
India to export Vande Bharat trains in 3-4 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India will commence the export of Vande Bharat trains in three to four years. The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been recently launched to enhance overnight travel comfort. It features advanced design improvements aimed at passenger convenience and aims to reduce travel time significantly. Fares for the sleeper service are competitive compared to international train services.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper: Check route, stoppages and timings
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on November 1. The train service will operate six days a week, excluding Mondays, connecting major stations along its route. Passengers will benefit from an overnight travel option between Bengaluru and Mumbai. This launch follows the introduction of a similar service between Varanasi and New Delhi.
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Piyush Goyal says Assam's fragrant gold gets global gateway! Centre approves Guwahati airport as export point for agarwood; all about the 'scent of fortune'
Assam's agarwood industry has received an export boost after the Centre approved Guwahati airport as an export point for agarwood chips and oil. The move is expected to ease logistics for farmers, producers and exporters across the Northeast, helping them access international markets. Agarwood, also known as oud, is a fragrant resin-rich wood valued for its use in perfumes, incense and traditional fragrances.
Nitin Gadkari says no challan for speeding up to 20% over the limit: What he told officials, when challans should be issued & what motorists must know
Nitin Gadkari has said motorists should not receive speeding challans for exceeding the applicable speed limit by up to 20%, while those crossing the threshold should be penalised. He also warned contractors over poor-quality highways, defended E20 petrol blending and called for domestic manufacturing of tunnel-boring machines as India plans major investments in tunnel infrastructure.
Nitin Gadkari's village to become a textile hub? How a handloom project aims to employ 5,000 women and take sarees global
Nitin Gadkari's Dhapewada textile project near Nagpur aims to revive traditional handloom weaving and create employment opportunities for 5,000 women. The initiative produces tussar silk, silk-cotton and cotton sarees and plans to expand into global markets through exports and artificial intelligence. Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh said the project could help weaving families earn nearly Rs 30,000 per month throughout the year.
BRICS 2026: PM Modi sits down with Putin, talks $100 bn trade by 2030; Plan to deepen defence, energy, nuclear ties
India and Russia agreed to expand industrial collaboration across manufacturing and critical minerals. They aim to reach a $100 billion bilateral trade target by the year 2030. Defence and energy cooperation progress was also reviewed by the two leaders. Discussions included boosting Make in India and reducing the trade gap. Both nations are also exploring joint energy projects and civil nuclear cooperation.
‘People’s welfare first’: Russia’s Alipov praises India’s BRICS presidency ahead of Putin visit
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov praised India’s “people-centred” approach to its BRICS presidency, saying the grouping must ensure Global South and East interests shape global decisions. Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s second India visit in under a year, Alipov highlighted trade, energy, healthcare, AI and potential cooperation in urea, aircraft and nuclear energy.
PM Modi flags off 4 Amrit Bharat Express trains, adds Rs 3,250 crore infrastructure muscle to poll-bound West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple rail and road projects valued at over Rs 3,250 crore in West Bengal. He also launched India's inaugural Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Four new Amrit Bharat Express trains were introduced, enhancing connectivity for citizens, students, and workers. Several railway projects and road upgrades were also dedicated to the nation, boosting regional infrastructure.
Global Railways parts makers eye India expansion
Global railway equipment makers are looking to invest in India. The country is set to become an export hub for railway components. India plans significant capital expenditure in railways over the next decade. New high-speed rail corridors are planned. Companies are focusing on localizing innovations and adhering to quality standards.
India to develop Vande Bharat 4.0 with an eye on export ambitions
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the development of Vande Bharat 4.0, the next-generation semi-high-speed train, with a focus on export demand. The government also plans dedicated high-speed corridors for 350 kmph travel, aiming to position India as a global rail technology supplier and innovation hub.
India emerges as top smartphone supplier to US, electronics manufacturing stands at Rs 12 lakh cr: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is now a leading smartphone supplier to the US. Electronics manufacturing has reached Rs 12 lakh crore. Electronic production has grown six times in 11 years. Exports have increased eightfold to Rs 3 lakh crore. India is the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer. The country now has over 300 manufacturing units, a significant rise from just two in 2014.
From Gorakhpur to Patliputra before lunch? PM Modi’s new Vande Bharat makes it happen
Narendra Modi launched the Patliputra-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express. The train will run six days a week. It will connect eastern Uttar Pradesh and northern Bihar. The Prime Minister also flagged off an export locomotive for Guinea. This locomotive was made in Marhowra, Bihar. Additionally, he inaugurated the Vaishali-Deoria railway line.
Alstom to supply traction components for ICF’s Vande Sleeper trains
French rail company Alstom has been awarded a €144 million contract to supply traction components and electrical equipment for 17 Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets to Indian Railways. The contract includes installation, maintenance, and support services for five years, with deliveries starting in 2026 and full production commencing in 2027.
Railway eyes mobile phone and perishable goods transport through Vande Parcel train service
Indian Railways is developing a faster Vande Bharat parcel service for high-value and fragile goods. These trains, based on the Vande Bharat platform, will operate on routes covering 12-24 hour journeys, catering to items like mobile phones and perishable exports. Currently, 136 Vande Bharat train services are operational, with sleeper versions planned and under production.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils prototype version of Vande Bharat sleeper coach
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has unveiled a prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach at BEML's facility. The train, intended for long overnight journeys, will undergo rigorous trials for the next ten days with full operations expected in three months. Fresh manufacturing is set to begin within one and a half years, with two to three trains rolling out monthly.
BEML planning to export Vande Bharat, Metro Trains
BEML Ltd anticipated significant revenue from its rail, metro, and defence segments. It aimed to boost Vande Bharat and metro train exports by next year. Currently at 4%, BEML sought to push exports to 10% of revenue. The company had reorganized its operations to streamline growth and focused on profitability improvements.
India set to become exporter of forged wheels used in railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Integral Coach Factory here has achieved the distinction of producing over 73,700 coaches since its inception in 1955 which is the highest by any passenger coach manufacturer in the world. ICF has exported more than 875 coaches and components to Thailand, Burma, Taiwan, Zambia, Vietnam and other countries totalling about Rs 1,004 crore of trade.
ET Now GBS 2024: Govt cranks up engine to put Vande Bharat trains on international tracks, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
"The challenge was to develop it (Vande Bharat) in our country by our own engineers and the challenge has been taken very well. I can say with a good level of confidence that in the coming years, we would start exporting this train," said Vaishnaw, who also holds the communications, and electronics and information technology portfolios.
Year of transformation lies ahead for Bharat: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Bharat will join the select club of countries that have successfully developed hydrogen trains in 2024. Mastering the hydrogen powertrain system will create new opportunities for the marine, heavy transport and defence sectors. The new year will see a scaling up of station redevelopment programme. Work has already started on 1,309 Amrit stations. Many of these will be ready for inauguration. Technology for the modular construction of stations will be perfected so that the country can take up another 1,000 stations.
Railways plans PLI scheme for train parts
The Indian Government is planning a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for train component makers, aiming to attract foreign manufacturing firms and reduce imports. A consultancy firm will be selected this month to work on the scheme.
Rajasthan's first Vande Bharat train service to begin from April 12
The operation of Vande Bharat Express between Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer will begin on April 12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the train virtually from Delhi, stated an official release.
Union Budget 2023-24 may see up to 400 new Vande Bharat trains being announced
This will be the highest ever allocation for the railways ministry so far. "The funds will be spent on laying new lines to decongest the Indian Railways and make it future ready," said one of the officials, who did not wish to be identified.
Railways to export Vande Bharat trains by 2025-26: Official
They also said that sleeper Vande Bharat trains will be ready by the first quarter of 2024 and will be manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory, Chennai. A decision is yet to be taken on whether these trains will replace the existing Rajdhani and Duronto trains on routes like Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Howrah and other major routes or run parallel.
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