Railway Minister flags off Bhavnagar-Ayodhya weekly train
Aug 03, 2025
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the Bhavnagar-Ayodhya Cantt weekly train from Bhavnagar railway station on Sunday. The Minister also virtually flagged off two other trains between Rewa to Pune, and Jabalpur and Raipur.
The Minister said that with 34,000 kilometres of new railway tracks laid in the past 11 years, Indian Railways is witnessing a massive transformation. Addressing the gathering at Bhavnagar railway station, he reaffirmed the commitment of the government to develop, modernise and expand the railway network and ensure safety and cleanliness in railways. The Minister said the redevelopment of 1300 stations in the country is the largest ever station redevelopment project in the world.
Union ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and Nimu Ben Bambhaniya were also present on the occasion. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai participated in the programme virtually. On the occasion, the Railway Minister also made a slew of announcements for Gujarat.
