Archive · 23 Sep 2025
New Railway Projects Announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced new railway projects, including a new line between Rajpura and Mohali in Punjab, which will shorten travel time to Chandigarh.
A new Vande Bharat train is proposed from New Delhi to Firozpur Cantonment.
The second Vande Bharat Sleeper train is expected to launch around October 15, 2025.
Numerous other railway projects are underway or completed, aimed at modernizing and expanding the railway network.
Many railway stations are also being redeveloped.
Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Rajpura-Mohali railway line in Punjab.
The new Rajpura-Mohali line will cost ₹443 crore.
A new Vande Bharat Express is proposed between New Delhi and Firozpur Cantonment.
Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will launch when the second train is ready.
Multiple railway projects have been commissioned or are under execution.
- Who
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- What
- Announced new railway projects in Punjab and other areas
- When
- September 23, 2025
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To improve railway infrastructure and connectivity
- Announced By
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Rajpura-Mohali Line Cost
- ₹443 crore
- New Vande Bharat Route Proposed
- New Delhi to Firozpur Cantonment
- Vande Bharat Sleeper Launch
- Expected with second train by Oct 15, 2025
