New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Only one of the two bedsheets in the bedroll packet issued by Indian Railways (IR) to passengers travelling in air‑conditioned classes is washed after single use, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed in Parliament on Friday. “Each bedroll packet contains two bed sheets, one pillow cover and a hand towel. One bed sheet is intended for keeping on the sleeper seat. In contrast, the additional bed sheet provided in the standard bedroll kit is intended as a coverin…
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New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Indian Railways has initiated the pilot project of using automated AI-camera stain detection technology in laundries at Pune Division, Central Railway and Jaipur and Jodhpur division, North Western Railway for ascertaining the quality of washed linen, the Parliament was informed on Friday.Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, said that Indian Railways provides clean and hygienic linen to passengers travelling in AC classes in each…
Jaipur, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually inaugurated eight redeveloped railway stations in Rajasthan as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, under which 75 railway stations across the country have been modernised to enhance passenger amenities while preserving regional architectural heritage. The stations have been upgraded with modern facilities such as lifts, escalators, free Wi-Fi, executive lounges, improved waiting areas, digital passenger information syst…
Jaipur, May 22 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday inaugurated and launched a series of major railway projects for western Rajasthan during his visit to Jodhpur, giving a significant boost to rail connectivity, passenger amenities and tourism in the region. The announcements included the expansion of the Jodhpur–Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express, extension of a superfast train Sabarmati–Jodhpur Superfast Express to Jaisalmer and the launch of the new Bhuj–Delhi Express …
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Indian Railways continues to maintain enhanced operational preparedness this week with the running of special trains to facilitate safe, smooth, timely and comfortable travel for passengers during the ongoing Holi festive rush across the country, an official statement said on Tuesday.During this period, more than 5.5 million passengers travelled from stations under the jurisdiction of North Western Railway. Notably, around 1.1 million passengers travelled on March 1 and…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Indian Railways has speeded up 549 trains in this year’s timetable across zones, along with introducing 122 new trains in 2025, extending 86 trains and converting 10 trains to superfast, the government said on Friday.Under the Timetable of Trains (TAG) 2026, Indian Railways has introduced new trains, extended existing services, increased frequency, converted trains to Superfast, and speeded up services across various railway zones. In the Central Railway (CR) zone, 4 ne…