Rail Budget: Railways to provide 17000 bio-toilets in trains
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said that in pursuance of our mission Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat, that Indian Railways will provide 17,000 bio-toilets in trains and additional toilets at 475 stations before the close of this financial year.
Rail Budget: Two new corridors planned for Mumbai suburban train
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Thursday said that two new corridors for Mumbai suburban train- Churchgate- Virar and CSTM – Panvel has been planned.
Rail Budget: Increased outlay for electrification of Railways
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget for 2016-17 in Parliament on Thursday said that electrical traction is more economical besides being environment friendly.
Rail Budget: Railways to implement EPC mode for undertaking works
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu on Thursday said that Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode will be implemented for allotting works to ensure participation of large professional players and minimizing cost and time overruns.
Rail Budget: E-Booking of tickets on concessional passes for journalists to be introduced
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said that Indian Railways intends to commence sale of tickets through hand held terminals for the benefit of the suburban and short distance travelers.
Rail Budget: Indian Railways for 100 per cent transparency in all its operations
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said that the transparency is an important tenet of this Government.
Rail Budget: Railway to Develop National Rail Plan-2030
New Delhi, Feb, 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Thurday announced the Sashaktikaran – Improving our planning practices.
Rail Budget: Dedicated Freight Corridor project to be given high priority
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has said that the Dedicated Freight Corridor project, the largest infrastructure project in the country, is gaining momentum.
Rail Budget: Railways to increase revenue through non-fare sources
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu on Thursday said that Indian Railways will increase the revenue through non-fare sources.
Rail Budget: Introduction of 30,000 bio-toilets in trains by next financial year
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Thursday introduced a string of measures to improve the cleanliness on stations and trains.
Rail Budget: Facilities for divyang, senior citizens and women travelers
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said that the Indian Railways is fulfilling its social obligations towards Divyang, senior citizens and women travelers.
Rail Budget: Railway Proposes to set up ‘SRESTHA’
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Thursday announced to set up a R&D organization, a Special Railway Establishment for Strategic Technology & Holistic Advancement, ‘SRESTHA’.
Rail Budget: E-catering services to be extended to 408 A1 and A class stations
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Thursday said that IRCTC will manage catering services in a phased manner.
Rail Budget: Indian Railways bats for reorganization of Railway Board
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Thursday announced the Structural Interventions in Railways.
Rail Budget: Better Rail connectivity to North East , Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has said that better connectivity to the North Eastern States is of utmost priority for the Indian Railways.