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PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana’s Jind

PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana’s Jind

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The hydrogen fuel cell train will operate on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route, connecting Jind Junction, Gohana Junction and Sonipat while serving intermediate stations. With the launch, India joins a select group of countries operating hydrogen-powered trains using domestically developed technology. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vaishnaw announces timeline for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, check details

Vaishnaw announces timeline for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, check details

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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the first operational section of India’s Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project will begin services next year, reported the ANI. Speaking at the HYSEA GCCS & IT Roundtable in Hyderabad, the minister said the Surat-Bilimora stretch will be the first part of the country’s inaugural high-speed rail corridor to become operational. Vaishnaw said the remaining sections of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor will be opened gradually. According to the minister, the rollout will continue from Vapi to Surat, followed by Vapi to Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad to Thane, and finally Ahmedabad to Mumbai, the news agency reported. He said the phased opening will allow different parts of the corridor to become operational as construction progresses. Construction progressing rapidly The minister said work on the country’s first bullet train project is advancing at a rapid pace. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is one of India’s largest infrastructure projects and is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities once fully operational, according to the ANI. Railway station redevelopment continues Vaishnaw …

Central Railway commissions KAVACH safety system on Solapur-Wadi section to boost train safety

Central Railway commissions KAVACH safety system on Solapur-Wadi section to boost train safety

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Central Railway has commissioned the indigenous KAVACH Automatic Train Protection system on the 149.476-km Solapur-Wadi section. The RFID-based safety technology is designed to prevent train collisions, improve operational reliability and strengthen railway safety under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM Modi meets top CEOs in Paris, highlights India’s growing innovation potential

PM Modi meets top CEOs in Paris, highlights India’s growing innovation potential

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met several top CEOs and business leaders here, highlighting tremendous opportunities in India’s growing innovation and manufacturing ecosystem.  After concluding a successful round of meetings at the G7 Summit in France’s Evian, PM Modi arrived in Paris where he received a ‘warm welcome’ by the Indian diaspora. “PM Modi met Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI. PM highlighted the opportunities in India’s growing AI ecosystem. Mr @arthurmensch expressed Mistral AI’s strong interest in collaborating with India and partnering with Indian companies to drive innovation and expand AI capabilities,” Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), wrote on X. PM @narendramodi met Mr Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI. PM highlighted the opportunities in India’s growing AI ecosystem. Mr @arthurmensch expressed Mistral AI’s strong interest in collaborating with India and partnering with Indian companies to drive… pic.twitter.com/qCux9pfWaW — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 18, 2026 PM Modi also met Martin Sion, CEO of Alstom, and discussions focused on opportunities in mobility and railway modernisation. …