India, March 15 -- The bill does not undermine the powers of state governments; rather, it strengthens cooperative federalism.

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha has successfully passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2025, marking a crucial step in the modernization and restructuring of railway operations across India. Introduced by Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics and IT, this bill aims to enhance operational efficiency while empowering regional railway offices with greater decision-making authority. During the parliamentary session, Vaishnaw clarified that the bill does not undermine the powers of state governments; rather, it strengthens cooperative federalism by decentralizing administrative process...