Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a press conference on Wednesday, where he stated that the Modi government has allocated ₹19,843 crore to the railways in the past 10 years, compared to ₹1,109 crore allocated by the UPA in their 10-year term. He highlighted significant investments made in UP, including ₹92,000 crore...
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for various projects, development of 157 railway stations, and construction of over 1,400 flyovers and underpasses. Vaishnaw emphasized the ongoing preparations for Kumbh Mela, with over 40 projects underway, including redevelopment of Prayagraj station and special trains. He also underlined the importance of safety, stating that accidents have decreased since 2014. He mentioned that 700 crore passengers traveled by rail in the past year and more than 10,000 trains operated in 2023-24. The minister also claimed that the railways have provided employment to 5 lakh people under the Modi government.