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Rs 10,000 Crore Sanctioned In Union Budget For Bihar Rail Network: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said Rs 10,000 crore has been sanctioned in this year's Union Budget for strengthening rail infrastructure in Bihar.
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"200 New Vande Bharat Trains In Next 2-3 Years": Ashwini Vaishnaw After Budget Allocation
Calling the Union Budget 2025-26 "amazing", Union Railways and Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that with the big allocation to it, Indian Railways is all set to expand faster, safer and comfortable rail travel.
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40,000 Rail Coaches To Be Upgraded To Vande Bharat Standards: Finance Minister
Emphasising that the Centre will retain its focus on enhancing connectivity and passenger comfort, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said 40,000 normal train coaches will be converted to Vande Bharat standards.
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Budget 2019: Metro Initiatives To Be Enhanced By Encouraging More Public Private Partnership
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that corporate India is a job creator and called for cooperative arrangement between the private and public players (PPP) to develop metro rail infrastructure.
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Railways: Rs 65,837 Crore Budgetary Support, Rs 1.60 Lakh Cr Capex Outlay
Union Budget 2019: "Railways will be encouraged to invest in suburban railways through special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and enhance metro rail network through PPPs," Nirmala Sitharaman said.
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Railways' Budgetary Allocation To Focus On Safety, Amenities, Expansion
The rail budget is likely to witness an increase in the plan allocation from Rs 1.31 lakh crorre to about Rs 1.46 lakh crore,
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Budget Printing Has Begun, Supreme Court To Hear Whether To Delay It
The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a request that asks for the government's annual budget to be postponed from February 1 to after elections are held in five states including Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
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Soon, Differently-Abled Can Avail Rail Travel Concessions Online
Unreserved coaches in some long distance trains will also get a higher number of mobile charging points.
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Soon, You Could Have Local Cuisine & Child-Friendly Food on Trains
The old-fashioned appeal of train journeys is set to take a new turn as Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu suggests some exciting offerings while presenting the rail budget for 2016-17.
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Railways Ties Up With Google To Provide Wi-Fi In 400 Stations
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday proposed commissioning of Wi-Fi services at 100 railway stations this year and at a total 400 in the next two years.
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Rail Budget 2015: CCTV Cameras on Some Trains for Women's Safety
Giving priority to women's safety, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today announced the utilisation of resources from the Nirbhaya Fund by Indian Railways, adding that surveillance cameras would be provided in select coaches.
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Railway Budget 2015: Suresh Prabhu Proposes Lowest Operating Ratio for Railways in 9 Years
Addressing the pressing issue of finances for the Indian Railways, Minister Suresh Prabhu has proposed an operating ratio below 90 percent to increase revenues for the system.
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Railway Budget 2015: Suggestions Received on Social Media Included in Budget, Says Railway Minister
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has said that his ministry received an overwhelming response and suggestions on social media during the formative phase of the Railway Budget 2015-16.
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Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Promises a Modern Rail Network With No Fare Hike
Without tinkering with passenger fares, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu presented his maiden budget for Indian Railways in the Lok Sabha today, promising to balance passenger needs and long-term interests of the organisation and benchmark it globally on quality, safety and reach.
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Meghalaya Excited Over Rail Budget Promise
There was euphoria in Meghalaya on Tuesday after Railway Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda announced the first passenger train between Assam's main city Guwahati and Mendipathar in Meghalaya's North Garo Hills region.
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Rs 10,000 Crore Sanctioned In Union Budget For Bihar Rail Network: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said Rs 10,000 crore has been sanctioned in this year's Union Budget for strengthening rail infrastructure in Bihar.
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"200 New Vande Bharat Trains In Next 2-3 Years": Ashwini Vaishnaw After Budget Allocation
Calling the Union Budget 2025-26 "amazing", Union Railways and Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that with the big allocation to it, Indian Railways is all set to expand faster, safer and comfortable rail travel.
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40,000 Rail Coaches To Be Upgraded To Vande Bharat Standards: Finance Minister
Emphasising that the Centre will retain its focus on enhancing connectivity and passenger comfort, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said 40,000 normal train coaches will be converted to Vande Bharat standards.
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Budget 2019: Metro Initiatives To Be Enhanced By Encouraging More Public Private Partnership
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that corporate India is a job creator and called for cooperative arrangement between the private and public players (PPP) to develop metro rail infrastructure.
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Railways: Rs 65,837 Crore Budgetary Support, Rs 1.60 Lakh Cr Capex Outlay
Union Budget 2019: "Railways will be encouraged to invest in suburban railways through special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and enhance metro rail network through PPPs," Nirmala Sitharaman said.
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Railways' Budgetary Allocation To Focus On Safety, Amenities, Expansion
The rail budget is likely to witness an increase in the plan allocation from Rs 1.31 lakh crorre to about Rs 1.46 lakh crore,
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Budget Printing Has Begun, Supreme Court To Hear Whether To Delay It
The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a request that asks for the government's annual budget to be postponed from February 1 to after elections are held in five states including Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
-
Soon, Differently-Abled Can Avail Rail Travel Concessions Online
Unreserved coaches in some long distance trains will also get a higher number of mobile charging points.
-
Soon, You Could Have Local Cuisine & Child-Friendly Food on Trains
The old-fashioned appeal of train journeys is set to take a new turn as Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu suggests some exciting offerings while presenting the rail budget for 2016-17.
-
Railways Ties Up With Google To Provide Wi-Fi In 400 Stations
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday proposed commissioning of Wi-Fi services at 100 railway stations this year and at a total 400 in the next two years.
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Rail Budget 2015: CCTV Cameras on Some Trains for Women's Safety
Giving priority to women's safety, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today announced the utilisation of resources from the Nirbhaya Fund by Indian Railways, adding that surveillance cameras would be provided in select coaches.
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Railway Budget 2015: Suresh Prabhu Proposes Lowest Operating Ratio for Railways in 9 Years
Addressing the pressing issue of finances for the Indian Railways, Minister Suresh Prabhu has proposed an operating ratio below 90 percent to increase revenues for the system.
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Railway Budget 2015: Suggestions Received on Social Media Included in Budget, Says Railway Minister
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has said that his ministry received an overwhelming response and suggestions on social media during the formative phase of the Railway Budget 2015-16.
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Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Promises a Modern Rail Network With No Fare Hike
Without tinkering with passenger fares, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu presented his maiden budget for Indian Railways in the Lok Sabha today, promising to balance passenger needs and long-term interests of the organisation and benchmark it globally on quality, safety and reach.
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Meghalaya Excited Over Rail Budget Promise
There was euphoria in Meghalaya on Tuesday after Railway Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda announced the first passenger train between Assam's main city Guwahati and Mendipathar in Meghalaya's North Garo Hills region.
