More Vande Bharat Trains To Operate From Telugu States: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The union railway minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday said more Vande Bharat trains would run from the Telugu States. He dispelled the belief that Telangana was ignored in railway schemes, pointing out that Kazipet railway station is being upgraded. He mentioned some approvals which caused delays for this. The railway minister has spoken to media persons in New Delhi on Monday.

Swiss railway model to be followed on Indian tracks

  • A recent visit to Switzerland allowed railway officials to learn about the most advanced railway track management systems.
  • India is following the Swiss model of railways to improve track management.
  • Sleeping seats are being tested in Vande Bharat trains.

Expansion of Kavach Safety System

  • Kavach protective system is installed at present on 1,326 km in Telangana.
  • The plan is to extend Kavach technology to another 1,026 km.
  • By 2026, Kavach will be implemented all over the country.
  • There would be a Kavach Centre for Excellence at Secunderabad.

Telangana Railway Present Developments

  • There are currently five Vande Bharat trains that are functional from Telangana.
  • All railway lines in Telangana have already been electrified.
  • Namo Bharat train: The economy is the objective as it seeks to benefit more people from weaker economic backgrounds
  • 100 Namo Bharat Express trains will start across India.

Main Railway developments in Andhra Pradesh

Innovative Schemes in the Railways in AP

  • Railway development in Andhra Pradesh (AP) has been allocated a budget of ₹9,417 crore.
  • The current investment in AP railways is 11 times higher than that in the UPA government.
  • Total value of railway projects under way in AP: ₹84,559 crore.
  • New railway tracks laid across the state: 1,560 km

Railway Infrastructure Enhancement in AP

  • The government is redesigning the layout of 73 railway stations in AP.
  • At present, eight Vande Bharat trains are operating across 16 districts in AP.
  • The plan is to enhance the number of Vande Bharat trains in AP.
  • Tracks are being up-graded for trains to be operated at a speed of 110 kmph, 130 kmph, and 160 kmph.
There are various railway projects which are already going on, and that is the reason why AP was not especially mentioned in the budget.