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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Railway Min reviews Nirmal line
Nirmal: Aspart of his visit to Hyderabad regarding railway development works in Telangana, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met with BJP leader and MLA Alleti Maheshwar Reddy on Sunday. During this meeting, the Minister reviewed the progress of the railway line from Armoor to Adilabad via Nirmal. He stated that the railway line survey has been completed and directed officials to submit the full Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Railway Board within a month. The Minister emphasised that the central government is committed to the development of railway lines in Telangana. Alleti mentioned that the Union Minister assured financial approvals for the Armoor–Adilabad via Nirmal railway line will be granted soon, considering its priority.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Kacheguda-Jodhpur service long-cherished dream of Hyderabad Rajasthanis, says Vaishnaw
HYDERABAD: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday flagged off a new daily express train service from Hyderabad (Kacheguda) to Jodhpur (Bhagat Ki Kothi) in Rajasthan. The new train (17605), starting Sunday, will depart from Kacheguda at 11:50 pm and arrive at Bhagat Ki Kothi at 8 pm the following day. On the return journey, the train (17606) will leave Bhagat Ki Kothi at 10:30 pm and reach Kacheguda at 3:40 pm. Speaking on the occasion, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that a daily train service between Hyderabad and Jodhpur had been a long-cherished dream of the Rajasthani community living in Hyderabad. He noted that the service could not be launched earlier due to infrastructure constraints. However, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has witnessed significant progress in rail infrastructure, including the laying of new tracks and construction of new stations. This, he said, has enabled the launch of the direct daily service. Kishan Reddy emphasised that Telangana has seen unprecedented infrastructure development in recent years. 'Forty railway stations in Telangana are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Of these, the Prime Minister recently inaugurated the upgraded stations at Begumpet, Warangal, and Karimnagar,' he said. He also noted that the state's entire rail network has now been electrified. The event was attended by South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, BJP Telangana president N. Ramachander Rao, and other dignitaries. Earlier in the day, Vaishnaw met with officials to discuss strategies for doubling the capacity of railway operations in the Hyderabad region. Along with Kishan Reddy, he reviewed plans to further enhance rail infrastructure and connectivity across Telangana. Highlighting Hyderabad as a focal point for railway development, Vaishnaw instructed the SCR general manager to increase the number of trains operating in the city from 600 to 1,200 per day. 'With the ongoing redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station, officials have been directed to plan a multi-hub model, where several stations across the city will serve as regional connectors—linking the east, west, north, and south,' he added.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
MP seeks train from Mangaluru to Ayodhya
Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta has appealed to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to introduce a direct train between Mangaluru and Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, and rename Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Kannur Express after late Rani Abbakka. In a letter to the Minister on July 18, Capt. Chowta said that demand for such a train from the people of coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka is growing. The Member of Parliament stated: 'Mangaluru and the wider region of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi have a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in Sanatana traditions. The reverence for Bhagwan Sri Ram, reflected in local bhajans, temples, and age-old customs, binds this region to Ayodhya at a civilizational level. A direct train between these two cities would not only serve the growing travel needs, but also emerge as a symbolic cultural corridor, beautifully showcasing the ancient bonds between southern and northern India, as envisioned by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.' He said, in the absence of a direct train between the two cities, passengers are forced to undertake long and inconvenient journeys via Bengaluru, or other junctions, often spending over 40 hours on travel. '... A weekly or bi-weekly direct train between Mangaluru and Ayodhya, via Hassan, Arsikere, and Ballari, or via the Konkan Railway route — Madgaon, Kalyan, and Nagpur — will greatly promote spiritual tourism, cultural exchange, and ease travel for citizens from coastal Karnataka,' states the letter. Request to rename train In another letter to the Minister on the same day, the Member of Parliament requested Mr. Vaishnaw to rename Train Nos. 16511/16512 (Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Kannur) as 'Rani Abakka Express', in honour of one of India's earliest and fiercest freedom-fighters Rani Abbakka of Ullal. 'Her legacy continues to inspire generations across coastal Karnataka and beyond,' the letter stated. Capt. Chowta stated: 'This year marks the 500th birth anniversary of Rani Abakka, and it presents a fitting moment to pay tribute to her indomitable courage and patriotism. As the queen of Ullal in the 16th century, Rani Abakka led a valiant resistance against Portuguese colonial forces, and defended the sovereignty of her land with unmatched bravery. She is widely regarded as one of the first Indian women freedom-fighters to wage a war against foreign invaders.' The letter added: 'Rani Abakka's defiance against the Portuguese, her refusal to submit to colonial demands, and her strategic alliances with neighbouring rulers marked her as a visionary leader. Her resistance lasted for decades, and her story is a proud chapter in our nation's history, especially for the people of Mangaluru and the broader Tulu Nadu region, who revere her as a symbol of courage, independence, and cultural pride.' He said that renaming Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Kannur Express would be a meaningful and symbolic tribute to her legacy as a national hero, whose contributions deserve broader recognition.
News18
08-07-2025
- Health
- News18
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's Father Passes Away, Condolences Pour In
Last Updated: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's father, Daulal Vaishnaw, passed away at AIIMS Jodhpur on Tuesday. He had been critically ill. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's father Daulal Vaishnaw passed away at AIIMS Jodhpur on Tuesday. Daulal Vaishnaw breathed his last at 11.51am today. News agency PTI, citing hospital authorities, reported he had been critically ill for the past few days and was under treatment at the hospital. In an official statement, the hospital said, 'It is with profound sorrow that we inform you of the demise of Hon'ble Railway Minister's father, Shri Daulal Vaishnaw, today on 08 July 2025 at 11:52 AM at AIIMS Jodhpur." Despite all possible efforts by the medical team, he could not be saved, the statement further read. His mortal remains will be kept for paying tributes at his residence in Mahaveer Nagar in Ratanada area in Jodhpur at 3 pm. The funeral procession will begin at 4.30 pm. The last rites will take place at Kaga cremation ground near Nagauri gate in Jodhpur. Daulal Vaishnaw's Death: Condolences Pour In Condolences poured in following the demise of the Union Minister's father. Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other leaders expressed condolences over the demise of the minister's father. Taking to X, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condoled the death and paid tributes to the departed soul. CM Adityanath tweeted, 'The passing of the revered father of Honorable Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji is deeply saddening. Humble tributes! My condolences are with the grief-stricken family. I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed noble soul be granted a place at His divine feet and that the bereaved family be given the strength to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti! (sic)" Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma wrote on X, 'The news of the passing of Shri Dau Lal Vaishnaw ji, father of Honorable Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw ji, is deeply saddening. My condolences are with the grief-stricken family members. May God grant the virtuous soul a place at His divine feet and provide strength to the bereaved family in this hour of sorrow. Om Shanti! (sic)" While BJD chief and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik also expressed grief over Daulal's demise. 'Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Daulal Vaishnaw, father of Hon'ble Union Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw ji. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family members and friends during this hour of grief. #OmShanti. (sic)," he tweeted. First Published: July 08, 2025, 16:01 IST
India Today
02-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
RailOne is Govt's new superapp to book IRCTC tickets and track trains: Everything to know in 10 points
Indian Railways has officially launched RailOne app. This is a new all-in-one mobile app designed to simplify train travel across the country and consolidate various train-related services into a single, streamlined platform for Indian Railways passengers. The app offers features like booking, live train tracking, food delivery, grievance redressal, and more. Here is everything you need to know about the RailOne app in 10 key points:advertisement1. New app by Indian Railways:The RailOne app was unveiled by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on the 40th Foundation Day of the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) during a public event in New Delhi. According to the ministry, this new app for Indian Railways passengers is designed to streamline railway related services for passengers by combining all train-related services—previously scattered across different apps—into one platform.2. Rebranded Version of Swarail app: Interestingly, the RailOne is not entirely new. It seems to be the renamed and upgraded version of the Swarail App, which had been undergoing pilot testing for several months. Now officially rolled out for Android and iOS platforms, RailOne is available for all users with enhanced features and full-scale support.3. Offers all Indian Railways related services:Until now railway related services were scattered across multiple apps. However, the new RailOne app combines features from multiple popular apps like IRCTC Rail Connect, UTSonMobile, NTES, Rail Madad, and Food on Track. So users can access all services from ticket booking to grievance redressal though just one platform. 4. Reserved and unreserved ticket booking: advertisementNotably, IRCTC will continue to handle reserved ticket bookings. However it has also authorized the RailOne app to enable users to book both reserved and unreserved tickets through its platform. Users of UTS and IRCTC can login into the RailOne app using their IRCTC existing credentials eliminating the process of re-registration.5. Live train tracking and real-time updatesRailOne app also offers a live tracking feature that allows train passengers to track train locations, platform numbers, and expected delays in real-time.6. RailOne also offers R-WalletRailOne app also has an integrated e-wallet called R-Wallet,. This is the Indian Railways' in-house digital payment system. Using the R-Wallter for trainbooking, users can get a 3 per cent discount on unreserved tickets booked. These payments will be authenticated through biometric or mPIN for added security.7. All-in-one train travel assistance: TheRailOne app also offers additional travel features including PNR status updates, booking history, coach position finder, food delivery to your seat, porter booking, last-mile taxi options, and even refund management for cancellations or no-shows.8. Multilingual support: The India Railway ministry highlights that the newly launched RailOne has a simplified user interface for easy use. It also supports several Indian languages, making it more accessible to passengers from across diverse regions. 9. PRS Integration: advertisementThe launch comes ahead of the planned rollout of a new Passenger Reservation System (PRS) by December 2025. The updated PRS is expected to handle significantly more traffic, support more booking options, and offer greater accessibility to Indian Railways passengers. 10. How to download RailOne:The RailOne app is available for both iOS and Android users. To download and sign in: – Go to the Google Play Store or App Store and download the RailOne app. – After downloading, log in to the app using your IRCTC credentials or create a new profile. – Once signed in, you will see the home page with all the available services through the RailOne app.- Ends
