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The Hindu
30-07-2025
- The Hindu
New daily express train from Thanjavur to Velankanni via Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai and Thirunallar sought
The Thanjavur District Railway Users Association has requested the Southern Railway administration to introduce a direct train service between Thanjavur and Velankanni via Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Peralam, Thirunallar, Karaikal, Nagore and Nagapattinam for the benefit of devotees visiting various shrines along the route. In a representation to the Principal Chief Operations Manager, Southern Railway, the association secretary A. Giri said Kumbakonam was the hub for devotees visiting Navagraha temples. There was a perennial flow of tourists visiting temples in and around Kumbakonam. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited was operating conducted tour buses every day from Kumbakonam covering all the nine Navagraha temples. Apart from these, many pilgrims were visiting these temples separately through regular buses. Around 20 TNSTC and private buses were being operated to Karaikal from Kumbakonam and a host of buses were being operated to Nagapattinam. Pilgrims proceeding to Thirunallar and Velankanni were using these services to visit the respective shrines in the two towns. Hence, the association has requested the Southern Railway to introduce a daily MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) express train between Thanjavur and Velankanni via Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Peralam, Thirunallar, Karaikal, Nagore and Nagapattinam. The association has suggested that the demanded train could be operated with conventional rakes until MEMU coaches were deployed. The association thanked the Southern Railway for extending the services of Train No. 06190/06191 Tiruchi- Tambaram- Tiruchi Intercity Express up to August 31.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Hamirpur MP flags off extended train service from Amb-Andaura to Haridwar
1 2 Shimla: Former Union minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur on Saturday flagged off a newly extended train service from Amb-Andaura railway station in Una district to Haridwar. Until now, the train operated only up to Una railway station. "It is a matter of joy that the service of MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) train number 64511/64512, which previously ran from Una to Haridwar, has now been extended to start from Amb-Andaura," said Thakur, adding that this long-standing demand has finally been fulfilled. Passengers from Amb-Andaura can now travel to Haridwar for just Rs 75. Thakur expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving the extension of the route. The train will pass through Nangal Dam, Anandpur Sahib, Ropar, Ambala Cantt, Yamunanagar, Saharanpur, Roorkee, and conclude its journey at Haridwar, offering a convenient and affordable travel option to pilgrims and daily commuters alike.
Hans India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Kazipet to produce new-gen MEMU trains
Hyderabad: Indian Railways is poised to roll out new-generation Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) trains to enhance short and medium-distance travel, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy. These new MEMU trains, comprising 16 to 20 coaches, will be manufactured at the Rail Manufacturing Unit (RMU) in Kazipet, Telangana. They are specifically designed to cater to non-urban and semi-urban areas, particularly during festive seasons. Vaishnaw shared this update during a meeting with Reddy on Tuesday to discuss various initiatives underway in Telangana. The RMU in Kazipet is being constructed with a revised cost estimate of Rs 716 crores, targeting completion by January 2026. Production activities are expected to commence around May 2026. Shubanshu Shukla embarks on ISS mission Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Kishan Reddy extended his congratulations to Shubanshu Shukla, who is representing 1.4 billion Indians on his space journey as part of the Axiom Mission 4. Reddy noted that 41 years after Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma's historic mission, Shubanshu Shukla has become the second Indian to travel to space and the first to reach the International Space Station (ISS), a source of immense pride for every Indian. 'I wish for the success of this 14-day mission and hope all its objectives are achieved smoothly,' he said . Reddy added that this mission will inspire further advancements in India's science and technology capabilities in space exploration. He also extended his sincere wishes to the astronauts from Hungary, Poland, and the United States participating in this mission.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Kazipet Rail Manufacturing Unit to be ready by January 2026
The upcoming ₹716 crore Rail Manufacturing Unit (RMU) in Kazipet, Telangana, is targeted to be completed by January next year and production activity is scheduled to start around May 2026, informed Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw. This was informed to his cabinet colleague, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy when they met to discuss the various railway initiatives underway in Telangana on Tuesday (June 24, 2025). Mr. Vaishnaw informed Mr. Reddy that the Indian Railways intends to introduce new generation Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) trains to enhance short and medium-distance train travel. The new MEMU trains, with 16-20 coaches, will be manufactured at the RMU in Kazipet, and cater to non-urban and semi-urban areas especially during festive seasons, as per a press release.
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Haryana: Railway minister, Saini launch India's largest cargo hub in Manesar
Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday inaugurated the country's biggest Gati Shakti Multi-Modal cargo terminal in Manesar, Haryana. Developed under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the mega facility aims to boost multimodal connectivity and streamline freight movement across the country. Constructed at a cost of ₹117,091 million, the terminal is a joint initiative of the Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (HRIDC) which holds a 55.4% stake, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) with 19%, and the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) with 5%. Lauding the rapid transformation of India's railway infrastructure under the current government, the Railway minister, on the occasion, said: 'In just 11 years, the annual railway budget has risen from ₹25,000 crore to ₹2.5 lakh crore. Haryana's allocation alone jumped from ₹315 crore before 2014 to over ₹3,400 crore,' he said. The central minister also announced that 100 new Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) trains and 50 Namo Bharat passenger trains will be launched. He said, additionally, work is underway to upgrade 34 Amrit Bharat stations across Haryana. The construction of 540 railway overbridges and underpasses has also been completed in the state. Vaishnaw also confirmed full electrification of Haryana's rail lines, and revealed plans to modernise the railway factory in Sonipat. Stating that the 823 km of new tracks laid in Haryana surpass the rail network of the United Arab Emirates, he said that work is underway to develop 34 Amrit Bharat stations in the state. On the occasion, chief minister Saini described the terminal as a 'milestone in Haryana's development journey' and a critical step toward realising the Prime Minister's vision of a developed India. 'This isn't just steel and concrete. It is a symbol of our nation's progress,' he said. The terminal will connect vehicle consignments from Maruti's Manesar and Gurugram plants to 17 hubs across 380 Indian cities, as well as export destinations via ports like Pipavav and Mundra, said Saini. Stating that Haryana has emerged as the country's leading automobile manufacturing hub, producing nearly 50% of India's cars, he said: 'The internal railway siding built by HRIDC at Maruti is a testimony to our 'ease of doing business' commitment.' Later, the CM and the union minister together flagged off the first cargo train from the terminal. On the occasion, Maruti Suzuki India MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi expressed confidence that the terminal would reinforce India's position as a global manufacturing and export hub. 'The project underscores our strong commitment to India's Net Zero emissions target 2070. It will contribute to avoiding 175,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions, saving 60 million litres of fuel annually at full capacity, and reducing road congestion. Lowering carbon emissions remains a top priority at Maruti Suzuki. We aim to achieve this, by increasing the share of vehicle dispatches through railways to 35% by FY 2030-31,' he added.
