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Time of India
an hour ago
- Business
- Time of India
Vaishnaw flags off MEMU train in Bengal, says Centre's focus on expanding railway coverage
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday flagged off the inaugural Purulia-Bankura-Howrah MEMU train via Masagram and said the Centre's focus is to expand railway coverage besides modernising the sector. The minister highlighted that investment in railways in West Bengal increased from around Rs 4,380 crore in 2009-14 to around Rs 14,000 crore currently. He flagged off the train through video conferencing from Santragachi railway station in West Bengal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Key Components of the DDPP (See List) Decarbonization Pathways | Search Ads Read More Undo Vaishnaw said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus is to expand railway coverage, modernise railways with technology, infrastructure and amenities and improve passenger experience. Around 12 lakh railway staffers are tirelessly working towards realising this dream, he said. Live Events The Purulia-Bankura-Howrah MEMU train via Masagram would boost rural, local and regional rail connectivity and passenger convenience, he said. The service is set to improve daily commute options for thousands of passengers across Purba and Paschim Bardhaman, Purulia, Bankura and surrounding districts. By connecting key junctions in West Bengal, the train will not only ensure faster travel but also facilitate economic activity, he said. During the 2014-25 period, Kolkata Metro added 41 km to its network, compared to only 28 km between 1972, when the project started, and 2014. Underlining challenges related to land acquisition and traffic permission for Kolkata Metro and other railway projects, Vaishnaw urged the state government "to rise above other things for the benefit of people". He referred to such challenges on the Kolkata Metro route at Kidderpore, Chingrighata and Beleghata area and also to the Bishnupur-Tarakeshwar rail route. Vaishnaw lauded the ongoing development of the Santragachi railway station as an Amrit Bharat station, especially the progress of work in the last one and a half years. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a long-term plan to improve railway stations across India in a step-by-step manner. "The station is being modernised as a passenger and environment-friendly facility. It has been designed to handle over 50,000 passengers daily by 2063, in addition to ensuring time-bound train movement," he said. Lok Sabha MPs Prasun Banerjee and Saumitra Khan were also present in the programme, besides senior railway officials.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Railway Ministry approves regularisation of Vijayapura-Mangaluru train
MANGALURU: The Railway Ministry has approved the South Western Railway's proposal to regularise the services of Train No. 07377/07378 Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central-Vijayapura Special, thereby bringing much relief to passengers. Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta said that the long-pending demand to regularise the Vijayapura–Mangaluru train has been fulfilled, much to the relief of passengers between the two cities. "This move will benefit patients from North Karnataka seeking medical care in Mangaluru, students pursuing education in coastal districts, and regular passengers. Much gratitude to our Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of State for Railways V Somanna for enabling this," Capt Chowta wrote on X. The Ministry stated in a notification dated June 27 that it approved the proposal of South West Railways for regularisation of 07377/07378 Vijayapura – Mangaluru Central Special as 17377/17378 Vijayapura – Mangaluru Central Express. "The above regularisation may be given effect from an early convenient date," the Ministry stated. Passengers had to pay enhanced fares on the Special (train on demand) services compared to the regular services. As per the June 27 notification, the departure timing of Train No. 17378 is 4.45 pm from Mangaluru Central and will arrive in Vijayapura at 11.15 am. Meanwhile, Train No. 17377, Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central Express, leaves Vijayapura at 3 pm to reach Mangaluru Central at 9.50 am. The Vijayapura - Mangaluru Junction train was introduced in November 2019, and later the special trains were cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic. After the restoration of the services from December 1, 2021, the route was extended to Mangaluru Central from April 2024. The trains will have stoppages at Basavana Bagewadi Road, Alamatti, Bagalkot, Guledagudda Road, Badami, Hole Alur, Mallapur, Gadag, Annigeri, Hubballi, Yalvigi, Haveri, Byadgi, Ranibennur, Harihar, Davangere, Chikjajur, Birur, Kadur, Arsikere, Hassan, Sakleshpur, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Bantwal, and Mangaluru Junction.
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Railway Ministry regularises services of Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central-Vijayapura Express Special
The Railway Ministry on Friday, June 27, approved South Western Railway's proposal to regularise the services of Train No. 07377/ 378 Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central-Vijayapura Express Special thereby bringing much relief to patrons who had been demanding regularisation of the services. Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta on Saturday (June 28, 2025) said, 'Pleased to share that the long-pending demand to regularise the Vijayapura-Manglauru train has been fulfilled, much to the relief of passengers between the two cities. This move will benefit patients from North Karnataka seeking medical care in Mangaluru, students pursuing education in coastal districts and regular passengers.' He further said, 'Much gratitude to our Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Shri V Somanna for enabling this.' Consequently, the services would run with regular numbers, Train Nos. 17377 and 17378, from an early convenient date. Passengers had to pay enhanced fares on the Special (train on demand) services compared to the regular services. Change in departure timing The Ministry had in June first week approved SWR's proposal to revise departure timing of Train No. 17378 from 2.35 pm to 4.45 pm from Mangaluru Central with effect from July 1. The June 27 notification regularising the services mentions departure timing as 4.45 pm from Mangaluru thereby indicating the regular services too would commence from July 1. The departure timing of Mangaluru Central-Vijayapura Express at important en-route stations from July 1 would be as under; Subrahmanya Road 7 pm; Hassan, 10.30 pm; Davanagere, 1.50 am; Haveri, 3.02 am; Hubballi, 4.50 am; Gadag, 6.20 am and Bagalakote, 7.58 am. The train reaches Vijayapura at 11.15 am instead of 9.35 am. There is no change in the timing of Train No. 17377, Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central Express that leaves Vijayapura at 3 pm to reach Mangaluru Central at 9.50 am. Introduced in 2019 Introduced in November 2019 between Vijayapura and Mangaluru Junction, the special trains were cancelled during COVID-19 outbreak and were restored from December 1, 2021. They were extended to Mangaluru Central from April 20, 2024. Passenger associations in Mangaluru, Davanagere, Hubballi and Vijayapura, the then Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, incumbent Capt. Chowta and Vijayapura MP Ramesh C. Jigajinagi had urged the Ministry to regularise the services. The Indian Railway Timetable Committee (IRTTC) too had recommended the regularisation in 2022. The Ministry had been extending the special services every six months.
Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
New Weekly Gwalior–Bengaluru Express Train Launched
The Indian Railways has started a new weekly train between Gwalior and Bengaluru. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the service and called it a major gift for the Gwalior-Chambal region. He said the train will improve connectivity and make travel easier for people in the area. Train Schedule and Route Details The Gwalior–Bengaluru Weekly Express (Train No. 11085/86) will leave Gwalior every Friday at 3:00 PM and reach Bengaluru by 7:35 AM on Sunday. On the return journey, it will leave Bengaluru every Sunday at 3:50 PM and reach Gwalior by 10:25 AM on Tuesday. The train will pass through important stations like Bhopal, Nagpur, Kacheguda, Dhone, and Dharmavaram, and includes sleeper, general, and AC coaches.
India.com
a day ago
- India.com
Indian Railways launches Gwalior-Bengaluru weekly express, check train timing, major stations
Indian Railways launches Gwalior-Bengaluru weekly express, check train timing, major stations Gwalior-Bengaluru Weekly Express: What has come as good news for the people of Gwalior is that the Indian Railways has started a new weekly express between Gwalior and Bengaluru. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the train and called it a 'big gift' for the Gwalior-Chambal region. He said that the new train improves rail connections within the state. Gwalior-Bengaluru Weekly Express The Gwalior-Bengaluru Weekly Express (Train No. 11085/86) will start from Gwalior every Friday at around 3:00 PM and reach Bengaluru at 7:35 AM on Sunday. The train will start its return journey from Bengaluru every Sunday at 3:50 PM and will arrive in Gwalior at 10:25 AM on Tuesday. The Gwalior-Bengaluru Weekly Express has 22 coaches. Vaishnaw On Developments In MP Vaishnaw emphasised the Indian government's increased investment in Madhya Pradesh's railway infrastructure. The state's railway budget allocation has dramatically increased from approximately Rs600 crore to Rs14,745 crore. He also cited the state's complete rail electrification and the addition of over 2,651 km of new track in the last 11 years, exceeding the rail network length of several European nations. He said that as many as 80 stations across the state will be redeveloped under the modernisation program. Gwalior is also among these stations and it will receive a special architectural focus. Gwalior-Agra Passenger Train Service The Railway Minister also made a major announcement that the Railways is planning a new passenger train service between Gwalior and Agra, in order to improve intercity connectivity. Major Stations The train offers various classes (sleeper, AC general, and economy) and will travel through Bhopal, Nagpur, Kacheguda, Dhone, and Dharmavaram. Minister Vaishnaw highlighted the Railway Ministry's commitment to facilitating smooth travel for pilgrims attending the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, including the operation of special trains. Madhya Pradesh has seen major investment in its railway infrastructure, with projects worth Rs 24,000 crore approved in the last year by the government.
