Dedicated Freight Corridor project to be Given high priority The Minister of Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has said that the Dedicated Freight Corridor project, the largest infrastructure project in the country, is gaining momentum. Presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament today, he said it is proposed to take up the following freight corridors:… Read More »
Railways to increase revenue through non-fare sources The Minister of Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has said that Indian Railways will increase the revenue through non-fare sources. While introducing the Railway Budget for 2016-17 in Parliament today, the Railway Minister said that the current revenue through non-fare sources is less than 5% and it will… Read More »
Introduction of 30,000 Bio-Toilets in Trains by the Next Financial Year The Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament today introduced a string of measures to improve the cleanliness on stations and trains. Clean my Coach service on Pan India basis is introduced, where a passenger can… Read More »
Facilities for Divyang, Senior Citizens and Women Travelers The Minister of Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said that the Indian Railways is fulfilling its social obligations towards Divyang, senior citizens and women travelers. Presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament today he said, for the Divyang, the Railways has introduced one-time registration for availing concessions… Read More »
E-Catering Services to be Extended to 408 A1 and A Class Stations Local Cuisine of Choice will be made available to Passengers The Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament today said that IRCTC will manage catering services in a phased manner. He also said that catering… Read More »
Indian Railway for Reorganization of Railway Board The Minister of Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament today announced the Structural Interventions in Railways. Railway Minister said that a departmental orientation, absence of cross-functional collaboration and lack of business focus have held back Bhartiya Rail from realizing the commanding… Read More »
Better Rail connectivity to North East & Jammu and Kashmir The Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has said that better connectivity to the North Eastern States is of utmost priority for the Indian Railways. Presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament today he said, Indian Railways have opened the long-awaited Broad Gauge Lumding-Silchar… Read More »
Railway Undertakes Energy Audits to Reduce Energy Consumption in Non-Traction Area by 10% to 15% All Railway Stations will be Covered With ‘LED’ Luminaire in Next 2 to 3 Years Commissioning of Installed Capacity of 1000 MW Solar Power in Next 5 Years The Minister of Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway… Read More »
All Stations to be made Disabiled Friendly The Minister of Railways Shri Prabhakar Suresh Prabhu while presenting Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament today said that in pursuance of the objectives of Accessible India Campaign Indian Railway will ensure that all stations under redevelopment are made disabled friendly. He also said that at least one disabled… Read More »
Sarathi Seva to help old and Disabled Passengers to be Extended to More Stations Hourly Booking of Retiring Rooms at Stations Smart Coaches to be Introduced Presenting Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament today, the Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu announced that all operational halts will be converted into commercial halts, for the convenience… Read More »