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Railway Ministry
Coverage of Railway Ministry in the Nexus archive.
- Railway Ministry reiterates bedroll kit directive for RAC passengers after repeated complaints
The Railway Ministry has reiterated a directive requiring bedroll kits for RAC passengers in AC coaches (excluding AC Chair Car), as per a letter dated August 4. The instructions mandate compliance to match the service provided to other passengers.
- Centre prioritised railway infra development in Andhra Pradesh, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
The government has increased the annual railway budget for Andhra Pradesh from an average of ₹886 crore (2009–14) to ₹10,134 crore for FY 2026–27. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted this in a statement to Rajya Sabha.