Ashwini Vaishnaw Assumes Office for Second Term as Railway Minister

On Tuesday, Ashwini Vaishnaw began his second tenure as the Minister of Railways, having previously taken over from Piyush Goyal in 2021. Reflecting on his new term, Vaishnaw highlighted the significant reforms and advancements in the railway sector under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership over the past decade. He praised the extensive electrification, construction of new tracks, introduction of modern trains and services, and station redevelopments as notable achievements. Emphasizing the importance of railways as a crucial mode of transport for the common man and a backbone of the economy, Vaishnaw expressed gratitude to PM Modi, noting his strong focus and emotional connection to the railways.