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Bullet train to be fully operational by Dec 2029, says railway Minister
By Arun Kumar Das
New Delhi, Jul 26 (BVI): Delayed by many years, bullet train project is being planned to make Gujarat portion operational by December 2027 and entire section by December 2029, said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in…
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Bihar’s rail infrastructure saw 9-Fold Rise in 11 Years: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Arun Kumar Das
New Delhi, July 23 (BVI): The state of Bihar has witnessed a major boost in rail infrastructure, connectivity and services in the last 11 years, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said today.
Describing the growth as…
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River cruise tourism increasing in India
Arun Kumar Das
New Delhi, July 22 (BVI): The river cruise tourism sector in India has witnessed notable growth, with the number of voyages on National Waterways increasing from 371 in 2023-24 to 443 in 2024-25.
This 19.4 per cent…
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BLW rolls out 2500th loco, marks milestone in rail sector
Arun Kumar Das
Varanasi, July 20 (BVI) Highlighting India's growing manufacturing capabilities and adoption of advanced technology in rail sector, Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has rolled out its 2500th electric locomotive, marking a…
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PM flags off 4 Amrit Bharat trains connecting Bihar
Arun Kumar Das
Patna, Jul 18: In a boost to Bihar's connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched four Amrit Bharat fully non-AC trains with four unreserved coaches, ahead of the state assembly elections.
The PM also…
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Paytm expands operations in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; sets up wholly owned subsidiary
By Sunil Kumar Batra
New Delhi, July 17 (BVI): Expanding its reach in the digital payment space in other parts of the world, Vijay Sharma promoted One 97 Communications Limited (Paytm) today said its wholly owned subsidiary Paytm Cloud…
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Japan’s E5 train to come to India for trial run
Arun Kumar Das
New Delhi, Jul 15: Amid reports of uncertainty over induction of Shinkansen train from Japan, Indian Railways has clarified that the E5 variant of Japanese Shinkansen trains will be used for trial runs on the Gujarat…
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JSW launches water-repellent cement
New Delhi, July 15: JSW Cement today launched CHD JalKavach, saying it is a revolutionary super-premium water-repellent cement designed to withstand the high-moisture challenges faced by homes in West Bengal and Bihar.
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Railways to install CCTV cameras in all coaches
By Arun Kumar Das
New Delhi, Jul 14 (BVI): Based on the positive outcome of experimental installation of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches, Railways has decided to install CCTV cameras in all coaches to enhance passengers' safety.
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Train to Aizawl amid lush green valleys, tall bridges and tunnels
By Arun Kumar Das
New Delhi, Jul 13 (BVI): Braving tough challenges, Indian Railways has successfully established the much awaited rail link connecting the national Capital with Mizoram Capital in the Northeast.
With 48 tunnels and 55…
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