Welcoming the Cabinet nod to six multi-tracking projects of the Indian Railways worth Rs 12,343 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said they will enhance transportation efficiency and help reduce congestion on busy railway networks.
In a significant move aimed at enhancing transportation efficiency, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the nod to six multi-tracking projects across the Indian Railways network.
A goods train derailed at Chimidipalli railway station in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on Thursday. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident, said Railways authorities.
The process of filling vacancies on the Indian Railways is a continuous one, given the vast size, spatial distribution, and critical operational nature of the railway network.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the fast-paced development of roads, railways and airports in the country and said, "Double engine government is making record investments in infrastructure along with running big schemes for the welfare of the poor."
Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal received a fitness clearance after he missed out on the Ranji Trophy game against the Railways due to medical issues according to ESPNcricinfo.
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In a significant development, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that there has been a substantial decrease in consequential train accidents over the years. The average number of such accidents has dropped from 171 per annum during 2004-14 to 71 per annum between 2014-23.
Union Railways Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the railways sector was completely ignored prior to the year 2014, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly committed to the growth of this sector with a focus on capacity building and the adoption of new technologies
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said an unprecedented budget allocation has been made towards the railway sector in the Interim Budget for the financial year 2024-25, which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.