The route of the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been finalized and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has also announced the route of the much awaited first Vande Bharat Sleeper train at Rail Bhawan. He told that the first Vande Bharat sleeper train to be received by the country this month will run between Howrah in Kolkata and Kamakhya in Guwahati. Along with this, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav also said that the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will start on January 17 or 18 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off this new train.

How many seats will there be in Vande Bharat Sleeper Train?

The Railway Minister said that Vande Bharat Sleeper train will be run to connect cities between 1000 km and 1500 km. Regarding this route, he said that this route has been chosen as the concept of PM Modi’s Purvodaya. So that the connectivity of the North-Eastern states with the rest of the country can be further improved.

This new Vande Bharat sleeper train will have 16 coaches out of which 11 coaches will be third AC. 4 coaches will be of second AC and one coach will be of first AC. The passenger capacity of this entire train will be 823 passengers, out of which 611 seats will be in third AC. In this, 188 seats will be in second AC and 24 seats will be in first AC. This semi high speed train will run on the track at a speed of 180 km per hour.

What will be the fare of the first Vande Bharat sleeper train?

Now an important question for the passengers is that what will be the fare of this new Vande Bharat Sleeper train? Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the fare of Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been thoughtfully kept in such a way that the fare will be much lower than the air service available on this route.

He told that the average airfare from Guwahati to Kolkata ranges from 6 thousand to 8 thousand and even up to 10 thousand rupees, but in Vande Bharat Sleeper train from Howrah to Guwahati, the third AC fare will be Rs 2300, while the second AC fare will be Rs 3000 and the first AC fare will be Rs 3600. Also, these fares are along with the food provided during the journey.

The fare of this train has been designed in such a way that a passenger traveling in First AC will have to pay a fare of Rs 3.80 paise per km. Whereas a passenger traveling in second AC will have to pay a fare of Rs 3.10 paise per km and a passenger traveling in third AC will have to pay a fare of Rs 2.40 paise per km.

12 trains will be produced by the end of this year

Apart from this, the Railway Minister also said that by the end of this year 2026, 12 new Vande Bharat sleeper trains will be produced, that is, by the end of the year, 6 new Vande Bharat sleeper train sets will be available to the Railways. However, according to Railway Ministry sources, there will be a plan to connect these 6 trains with major cities of the country, because this Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been brought to connect the cities at a distance of between 1000 km to 1500 km.

Indian Railways is going to start Vande Bharat sleeper train soon. Railways has done the speed test of this new sleeper Vande Bharat train. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has shared a video giving important updates about Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. In the video, this train is seen running at a speed of more than 180 kilometers per hour.

However, Indian Railways in this video showed the water test method to show the high speed, balance and stability of the train, which showcases the advanced technical features of this new generation train. Which has attracted people’s attention.

Railway Minister shared video on X

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav shared the video of the test on social media platform X on Tuesday (December 30, 2025). It was also seen in the video that despite the train reaching a maximum speed of 180 km per hour during the test, not even a drop of water fell from the glass.

Vande Bharat Sleeper tested today by Commissioner Railway Safety. It ran at 180 kmph between Kota Nagda section. And our own water test demonstrated the technological features of this new generation train. pic.twitter.com/w0tE0Jcp2h

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) December 30, 2025

He said in the post, ‘Today the Vande Bharat sleeper train was tested by the Commissioner of Railway Safety. This train ran at a speed of 180 km per hour between Kota-Nagda section. Apart from this, the advanced technical features of this new generation train were also successfully demonstrated through water test.

Vande Bharat sleeper train will start soon

Indian Railways will soon launch the spoiler version of Vande Bharat equipped with new advanced technical features. This train is the sleeper version of the existing Chair Car (CC) of Vande Bharat Rail network. Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) has prepared two prototype rakes of the fully air-conditioned Vande Bharat Sleeper train, which are currently in the testing phase. However, in the latest test, Vande Bharat Sleeper train has successfully demonstrated its characteristics through water test.

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has thanked Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for a post. Ashwini Vaishnav has expressed gratitude to Rahul Gandhi by sharing a screenshot of a post on social media platform X. Rahul Gandhi had shared a positive post regarding the increasing jobs in the country, but the question arises that why is Minister Vaishnav thanking Rahul Gandhi in the Modi government?

Reposting the post of the Leader of Opposition, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav wrote, ‘Thank you Rahul Gandhi for accepting the success of Shri Narendra Modi’s Make in India program. As you have said, we are becoming a producer economy by implementing the vision of our PM.

What did Rahul Gandhi write in the post?

Actually, Rahul Gandhi was giving the example of Karnataka, but in the beginning he talked about India’s growth and providing jobs. Ashwini Vaishnav thanked the Leader of Opposition for this. While sharing a post, Rahul Gandhi wrote, ’30 thousand staff were given jobs in just 8-9 months. This is the fastest factory ramp up ever in India. This is not just a statistic. This is transformative job creation. Which makes it even more powerful. That is, this unit is mostly run by women.

Karnataka has prepared such an ecosystem: Rahul Gandhi

The leader of the opposition further wrote, ‘Almost 80% of these are women. The age of most of them is 19 to 24 years. For many people this is their first job. Karnataka is setting an example by creating such an ecosystem. Where manufacturing can grow at this scale and speed. This is the India we have to create. Jobs with dignity and opportunity for all.

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Indian Railways has taken a big step forward towards running the country’s first hydrogen-powered train. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha that the construction of the country’s first hydrogen train-set has been completed. This train set has been developed as per the standards set by Research, Design and Standards Organization (RDSO). Now, to supply the hydrogen required for the operation of the train, a green hydrogen production plant based on electrolysis process is also being established in Jind, Haryana.

The Railway Minister has said that this hydrogen train set is the longest and most powerful hydrogen train-set. Also, this train-set has been completely indigenously designed and developed, which also shows the commitment of Indian Railways towards self-reliant India.

World’s longest and most powerful hydrogen train

According to the Railway Minister, the country’s first hydrogen train-set is the world’s longest (10 coaches) and most powerful (2400 kW) hydrogen train-set running on broad gauge. This train-set consists of two Driving Power Cars (DPC) with a capacity of 1200 kW per power car i.e. 2400 kW in total.

8 passenger coaches installed in hydrogen train

Eight passenger coaches have been installed in the hydrogen train set. Environment friendly technology has been used. This hydrogen-powered train set produces zero carbon dioxide emissions and its only emission is water vapour. This next generation railway fuel technology is a big leap for Indian Railways in the development of clean, green and alternative fuel based technology.

The Railway Minister has said in reply that this is the first effort of Indian Railways from the first phase of the project to prototype construction and development of hydrogen traction technology. Since it is still a pilot project, it is not right to compare its cost with the existing conventional traction systems.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi Pradesh President Saurabh Bhardwaj has praised Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav. He shared his experience on platform number one of New Delhi railway station through a video on social media platform x. Saurabh said that along with criticism, it is also necessary to appreciate good work.

Saurabh Bhardwaj told in the video that he had reached platform number one of New Delhi railway station. There he visited the waiting room of sleeper class and used the toilet there. He was surprised to see the cleanliness of the toilet, because it was much better than his expectations.

He said, “A person was posted there for cleanliness, who was continuously working. Seeing this, I felt that the railway was improving.”

‘Appreciation with criticism is also necessary’

Saurabh said in his X post, “I am at New Delhi railway station today and many times I have criticized the railway department and especially its minister Ashwini Vaishnav that the train accident has been very much and that is also true. But today I have come to platform number one, New Delhi railway station and I went to the waiting room of the sleeper class.”

He further said, “I used the toilet here and it was better than my expectation. There was a man for cleanliness and was quite clean. So I believe that if something is good, we should also do an unknown about him. So I felt that the railway has implemented.”

By the way, the railway department has set a record by railway accidents. But today, if you showed something well, I thought that the department should be praised on this matter.

Nai Delhi Railway Station pic.twitter.com/ddtvctique

– saurabh bharadwaj (@saurabh_mlagk) October 2, 2025

Saurabh Bhardwaj’s statement reflects a positive step towards the reform of the railway. There are usually complaints about the cleanliness of railway stations, but this experience of Saurabh showed that the Railway Ministry is working in this direction. It is also clear from his praise that he believes in appreciating good work and appreciating good work.

Questions have been raised on train accidents

Please tell that disputes have often arisen about Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav. Especially after train accidents, the opposition has been making sharp attacks on them. Whether it is a stampede or Balasore railway accident at New Delhi railway station, every time the Railway Minister has come under target of the opposition. On several occasions, there has been a sharp debate between him and the opposition in Parliament.

Electronics component manufacturing scheme: Under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme, the Central Government has received investment proposals of Rs 1.15 lakh crore. Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, while giving information, said that the proposals received are more than the investment, employment and production – three goals, as much as it was estimated while starting this scheme.

More investment than target

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnav further said that the basic target of the government was to attract an investment of about Rs 59,000 crore, but in the closed application process, almost double investment proposals have been received from it. Currently, the application window for the electronics construction section closed on 30 September, while the window of the Capital Equipment Segment is still open.

Electronics and IT Secretary S.K. Krishnan said that these proposals are expected to create 1.41 lakh direct employment, which is more than the set target 91,600 jobs. Also, these investment will promote domestic production and reduce India’s import dependence on electronic components.

Employment generation and economic boost

At the beginning of the year, the Union Cabinet approved this scheme with a funding of Rs 22,919 crore. It aims to make India self -sufficient in electronics supply chains, draw global and domestic investment, increase production capacity and make Indian companies a part of Global Value Chain (GVCs).

The scheme was expected to initially invest Rs 59,350 crore, production of Rs 4,56,500 crore and about one lakh jobs. Now it is clear from the new investment proposals received that the plan has gone beyond its target and will help India to make a big center of electronics manufacturing globally.

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The Union Cabinet has given railway employees before Diwali and Chhath Puja To Big Gift Gave Is, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Headed Cabinet Done Wednesday ,24 september 2025, To Hui meeting In 10.91 Lakh From More Rail Employees To 78 Days Of Bonus Has announced to give. For this, the central government 1865.68 Ten million Has approved Rs. Government Said Is That railway employees to this Bonus Of Payment Diwali From First Sole Tax Gave Will go,

Which railway employees will get bonus?

Railway employees like track paid this money Maintenance, Loco pilot, Trek Manager (Guard), Station Master, Supervisor, Technician, Technician Helper, PointsmanRailway Ministry Employees and employees of other groups will be done.

Railway double lane approves in Bihar

Modi Cabinet In Bihar Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya Up to railway Double Lane is approved, on which 2,192 Ten million Rupee will be spent. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said, ‘Till now it was a single line, whose capacity was limited. After double lane, its capacity will increase. According to the Railway Ministry, its length will be 104 km, which will cover four districts of Bihar.

This will further serve the railway to major sites like Rajgir (Shanti Stupa), Nalanda, Pavapuri etc., which will attract tourists from all over the country. This will also increase connectivity to Gaya and Nawada districts.

In Bihar NH-139W Of Sahebganj-Araraj-Betia Block Hybrid Annuity turn Approved the construction. The total length of this project will be 78.942 km and its cost will come to Rs 3,822.31 crore.

69,725 crore package approved for shipbuilding

A package of Rs 69,725 crore has been approved to promote shipbuilding, marine finance and domestic capacity. Its four Part Are. First- shipbuilding Financial Assitance Scheme, Second- Maritime Development Fund, Third- Shipbuilding Development Scheme, Fourth- Legal, Policy and Process Reforms,

Students preparing for medical also gifts

Medical students have also been given a big gift in the Union Cabinet meeting. 5000 new post graduate medical seat was approved. Along with this 5023 MBBS The seat was also approved.

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The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project recorded a historic achievement on 20 September. The work of about 4.9 km long tunnel from Shifata to Ghansoli has been completed. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the delay that was done during the Thackeray government in Maharashtra is now being expedited and the speed of the project has doubled.

Ashwini Vaishnav informed that this tunnel has been made from the control blasting and New Austrian Tunling method (NATM). It is part of the 21 km long sea tunnel, including a 7 km route under Thane Bay.

According to him, a 320 -km bridge porch has been completed and bridges on rivers are also being built fast. The service of the bullet train will be available every half an hour in pick hour and the most skin is that there will be no reservation compulsion in it. He said that ‘you come and take the ticket and catch the train’.

The scope of the project and the states benefit

Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-speed rail corridor is India’s first high-speed rail project. It is 508 km long and is expected to be completed by 2028. Maharashtra will give a boost to economic development, fast travel, new jobs and tourism. Around 20,000 direct jobs will be created in areas such as Thane and Vasai-Virar. Industrial advancement in Gujarat, diamond business of Surat, and fresh exports of agricultural products are expected to increase farmers’ income.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu edge

This corridor will also connect Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This will give regional industries directly access to the Mumbai market and will attract foreign investment. Tourism and jobs are expected to be 5,000+ opportunities around Bilimora station. Better connectivity will make access to health and education services easier and will improve the standard of living. Ashwini Vaishnav said that bullet train is a big step towards India’s infrastructure and economic development.

Before the election, the Modi government has given a big gift to Bihar. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (10 September 2025) approved two major projects worth Rs 7,616 crore to promote connectivity and economic activities in Bihar and neighboring states. With these approval, the Modi government has so far approved proposals of Rs 11 lakh crore to Bihar.

4 lane highway from Mokama to Munger approved

While briefing the decisions taken in the Modi cabinet meeting, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the doubling of the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat railway line has been approved at a cost of Rs 3,169 crore. Apart from this, the construction of Mokama-Munger section of Buxar-Bhagalpur High-speed Corridor has been approved at a cost of Rs 4,447 crore.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said, “This Buxar From Bhagalpur Corridor There is a section of. Its investment will be Rs 4,447 crore. This is an important of southern Bihar project Is. the length of Mokama From Munger Till 82 kilometers. This project Due to this, there will be about 1 hour left. “

Double track announced from Bhagalpur to Rampurhat

The Union Minister said, “The cabinet approved the doubling of the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat railway line section (177 km), which is a total cost of Rs 3,169 crore. It is an important project connecting Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.”

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said, ,After independence, the railway cargo was continuously decreasing. After reaching the lowest level of 27 percent, it is now increasing. Now the model shares have reached about 29 percent. The total number of infrastructure project sanctioned in the third term of the Prime Minister is about Rs 11 lakh crore, which is a significant change. “He said that it is increasing employment and changes in people’s lives.

Assembly elections are to be held in Bihar by the end of this year. Before that, on the question asked by ABP News regarding such announcements, the Union Minister gave a presentation of more than 12 projects and said that projects of those states have also been approved, where there are no elections.

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First made in india chip: India, taking historical steps in the semiconductor sector, introduced its first completely indigenous 32-bit microprocessor “Vikram”. At the Semicon India 2025 conference, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav presented this processor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Test chips of four approved projects were also displayed on the occasion.

Vikram processor made for space mission

#Watch At Semicon India 2025, Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw Presents Vikram 32-BIT Processor and Test Chips of the 4 Approved Projects to PM NARENDRA MODI.

Vikram 32-Bit Processor is the first full “Make-in-India” 32-BIT… pic.twitter.com/8fckbe0sve

– ANI (@ani) September 2, 2025

This processor prepared by ISRO semiconductor laboratory will prove to be helpful in the harsh conditions of spacecraft and launch vehicle. According to Union Minister Vaishnav, this achievement is a big success in the direction of India, where the country is now reducing dependence on foreign chips and is moving towards technical self -sufficiency.

India’s chip ecosystem is moving fast

First ‘made in India’ chips!
A moment of pride for any nation. Today, Bharat has achieved it.

This Significant Milestone was Made Possible By Our Hon’ble PM @narendramodi Ji’s far-sighted vision, strong will and decisive action. pic.twitter.com/ao2yeoakcv

– Ashwini Vaishnaw (@ashwinivaishnaw) September 2, 2025

Vaishnav further informed that at present, the construction work of five semiconductor units is going on in the country, one of which has been completed by the pilot line. Two more units will start production in the coming months. Apart from this, the design process of five new units is also in progress.

He said that all global partners for chip manufacturing are present in India.

The result of Prime Minister Modi’s vision

Vaishnav said that the credit for this mission goes to Prime Minister Modi’s vision. Just 3.5 years ago we started the India Semiconductor Mission. Today the world is looking at India with confidence. Five units are working fast and today the first ‘Made-in-India’ chip has been assigned to PM Modi.

India became a reliable center in global instability

Addressing the investors, Vaishnav said that when the whole world is struggling with policy instability and uncertainty, India remains a light of stability and development at that time. He also informed that in the last decade, India’s electronics production has increased by six times and exports eight times. India is the most suitable place for investment due to increasing domestic demand and stable policies.

India towards becoming a global semiconductor hub

The Vikram processor is just the beginning of India’s semiconductor ambition. According to the Bastion Research report, about 20% of the world’s chip design engineers are in India. This is the reason that India is already an important part of the global chip design. Legendary companies like Qualcomm, Intel, Envidia, Broadcom and MediaTek have established their big R&D and design centers in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Noida, which further strengthened India’s role in global chip ecosystem.

A big step towards self -reliant India

The Government of India started the Semicon India Program in 2021 under which an incentive amount of about Rs 76,000 crore is being given to attract global manufacturers. The launch of the Vikram processor and the new semiconductor projects show that India is not only moving towards technical self -reliance, but is also leading towards becoming the center of global chip construction and design in the coming times.

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