Valsad: Showcasing the technological transformation taking place in Indian Railways, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday that to cater to the festive season demand, a record number of over 12,000 special trains are being operated for Diwali and Chhath.

Addressing the Raising Day Parade of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at the RPF Zonal Training Centre, Valsad, Vaishnaw said that Indian Railways is undergoing a historic transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“In the past 11 years, nearly 35,000 km of new railway tracks have been laid, and 99% of the railway network (around 60,000 km) has been electrified. At present, almost 150 Vande Bharat and 30 Amrit Bharat Express trains are operational, offering world-class travel experiences to passengers

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