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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 100 new EMUs to enhance short-distance rail travel. The trains will be manufactured at a new Kazipet factory as part of a major rail upgrade. Additionally, 50 Namo Bharat trains and 1,300 Amrit Stations are in development. Tatkal ticket rules will also be tightened from July 1 to curb bot misuse.

Key Points: Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces 100 New EMUs for Short-Distance Commutes

  • 100 EMUs to be manufactured in Kazipet factory
  • 50 Namo Bharat trains planned
  • 1,300 Amrit Stations under development
  • Tatkal ticket rules tightened from July 1
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100 mainline EMUs will be introduced to ease short-distance commutes: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils plans for 100 new EMUs, Namo Bharat trains, and Amrit Stations to transform rail travel.

"To upgrade passenger trains, 100 mainline EMUs of 16 and 20 coaches will be introduced, which will ease short-distance commutes. – Ashwini Vaishnaw"

Manesar, June 17

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Tuesday that 100 mainline EMUs of 16 and 20 coaches will be introduced to ease short-distance commutes.

While talking at the inauguration of India's largest Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki, Manesar, in the presence of CM Nayab Singh Saini, the minister said, "To upgrade passenger trains, 100 mainline EMUs of 16 and 20 coaches will be introduced, which will ease short-distance commutes. A new factory has been built in Kazipet, and 100 such trains will be manufactured there."

The minister also mentioned the plans to add 50 new Namo Bharat trains. He further added that, "around 1,300 Amrit Stations are being developed, and the ones that are ready were inaugurated together by PM Modi from Bikaner. In that line, 100 more stations will be ready by December 2025, and by 2026, around 500 more stations will be completed."

Last month, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Amrit Bharat Station Yojana was launched. Under this initiative, over 1,300 railway stations nationwide are being redeveloped. In Gujarat, 87 stations are being modernised at a cost of Rs 6,303 crore.

At the event, the Union Minister also addressed the issues related to how many people use bots to block Tatkal tickets. Addressing the issue, the minister said, "Various issues were raised that many people use bots to block Tatkal tickets, but from 1st July, only those whose KYC is done will be able to book Tatkal tickets. At the booking window too, only those who show their ID will get the ticket."

"Another new update has been implemented in the Bikaner division -- earlier, the reservation chart was shown only 4 hours in advance, but now we have experimented with showing it 24 hours earlier. We received good feedback from passengers," the minister said.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Finally some good news for daily commuters like me! The 16-20 coach EMUs will be a game changer for Mumbai local crowds. Hope they prioritize Western Railway first - our trains are bursting at seams. 🙏
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Priya M.
Good initiative but execution matters. Last time new trains were announced, frequency didn't improve. Also, what about maintenance? Many new trains become dirty within months. Hope this time will be different!
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Amit S.
The KYC rule for Tatkal is much needed! Brokers were making life difficult for common passengers. Though I hope the system doesn't become too complicated for elderly travelers who aren't tech-savvy.
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Sunita R.
Manufacturing in Kazipet is excellent for Telangana's economy! But will these trains have proper facilities for women? More CCTV, separate coaches with better security should be priority along with new trains.
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Vikram J.
While infrastructure development is impressive, I hope they're also investing in staff training. Many new stations have fancy buildings but untrained staff. Customer service is as important as shiny new trains!

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