Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off a new train service between Sairang (Mizoram) and Silchar (Assam) via video conferencing, in New Delhi, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Mr. Vaishnaw also virtually inaugurated new passenger facilities at Guwahati Railway Station. The Ministry has said a comprehensive set of rail infrastructure projects has been approved in the country. | Photo Credit: PTI
The Ministry also said the implementation of seven new high-speed rail corridors will be expedited
A comprehensive set of rail infrastructure projects has been approved aimed at eliminating congestion, enhancing line capacity, improving safety systems and enabling faster, more reliable passenger and freight movement across the country, the Railway Ministry said on Monday (February 9, 2026).
