Railway budget-2015
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Using solar energy in Railways is big deal, launching of waste-to-energy project and increasing CNG in train operations are some of the green initiatives
likely to be announced in the Rail Budget this time.
Illuminate coaches, station buildings and platforms, there are plans for solar energy generation plants in production units and workshops.
The Minister wants maximum use of alternative fuel in rail operations and the budget will reflect the same.
Illuminate coaches, station buildings and platforms, there are plans for solar energy generation plants in production units and workshops.
The Minister wants maximum use of alternative fuel in rail operations and the budget will reflect the same.
An across-the-board increase in railway fares is
unlikely to be announced in the Railway Budget, with Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu set to rely on
higher support from the main Budget, joint ventures with the private sector and
soft financing from other countries to put the financially derailed organisation back on
track.
However, 'minor adjustments' in fares of Tatkal and premium special trains that run on dynamic pricing cannot not be ruled out, an official told ET.
However, 'minor adjustments' in fares of Tatkal and premium special trains that run on dynamic pricing cannot not be ruled out, an official told ET.
What does Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's Rail Budget have in
store for the common man? Will there be rail fare hike or announcement of new
trains? Will 2015 see cleaner stations and better connectivity?
take a look at seven things common-man can expect from Rail Budget 2015
take a look at seven things common-man can expect from Rail Budget 2015
Prabhu's immediate focus will be to finish existing projects
rather announce new big-ticket schemes.
Indian Railways need at least Rs 1.8 lakh crore just to complete 359 pending rail projects. Even among the new lines, the emphasis is likely to be on improving connectivity in border areas, especially in the Northeastern states along the border with China.
In pic: First AC express train between Arunachal-Delhi. Image by: North East Frontier Railway
Indian Railways need at least Rs 1.8 lakh crore just to complete 359 pending rail projects. Even among the new lines, the emphasis is likely to be on improving connectivity in border areas, especially in the Northeastern states along the border with China.
In pic: First AC express train between Arunachal-Delhi. Image by: North East Frontier Railway
Prabhu is likely to announce a slew of measures including
installation of CCTV cameras in coaches of all express and mail trains to control
growing incidents of crime against women travelers.
Railway Protection Force (RPF) and launch of a mobile app, designed especially for women commuters.
Railway Protection Force (RPF) and launch of a mobile app, designed especially for women commuters.
With Railways reeling under a financial crunch, the
number of new trains to be announced in the Rail Budget is unlikely to be more
than 100, much less than what is the normal practice every year.
The Railways to announce launching of about 150 to 180 new trains in its budget every year. About 160 trains were announced last year.
According to sources, Prabhu may just take a different approach by not announcing too many new trains in his maiden budget speech and instead do it gradually over the course of the year
The Railways to announce launching of about 150 to 180 new trains in its budget every year. About 160 trains were announced last year.
According to sources, Prabhu may just take a different approach by not announcing too many new trains in his maiden budget speech and instead do it gradually over the course of the year
In line with the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign, the railways will propose to cover
100 more trains under 'On Board Housekeeping Services' and extent bio-toilets in trains and stations.
