The Union Minister of Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today reviewed the ongoing redevelopment work at various railway stations in Gujarat. After inspecting the Ahmedabad railway station for the first time, the Minister, Shri Vaishnav, visited Anand and Dahod stations.

The railway minister reached Anand railway station and inspected the station. He also visited the One Station One Product (OSOP) stall at the station. Interacting with media representatives at Anand station, Shri Vaishnav informed that more than 1000 Rail Over Bridges and Rail Under Bridges have been constructed in Gujarat since 2014. In addition, 3,144 km has been electrified since 2014.  Work on Kavach (KAVACH) is also going on at a fast pace. The work on dedicated freight corridor in Gujarat has been completed. This has increased port connectivity in the region. He further informed that 87 stations are being redeveloped in Gujarat under amrut bharat station scheme. Later, Shri Vaishnav visited the track construction base (rail welding work) of the bullet train project.  He then inspected the ongoing Work of Anand High Speed Rail (HSR) Station. Shri Vaishnav interacted with the workers and appreciated them for their contribution in nation building and also took selfies with them.

Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw also visited the Locomotive Rolling Stock Workshop at Dahod   .  Minister of Railways inspected the factory, including the simulator, in the workshop and inspected the newly developed  prototype of the 9000 HP WAG locomotive.  MR inspected all aspects of this locomotive, which is one of the most powerful locomotives (9000 HP)  being produced at dahod workshop. Addressing media representatives, Mr. Vaishnav said that the prototype locomotive is ready and its trials are underway. This locomotive is Make in India and is equipped with the latest facilities, including kavach technology.Locomotives will start exporting and that will make Dahod a global name across the globe. This will also make Dahod's Chandi Ka Bhoriyu and Zuldi famous all over the world.  MR mentioned that the workshop work is nearing completion and will soon be dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister. He mentioned that this workshop has created employment opportunities for locals.

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