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Railway budget beginning of paradigm shift : PM

| | Feb 26, 2015, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appreciated Railway Budget 2015, presented by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu and described it as 'forward looking and futuristic.'

"Railway Budget 2015 is a forward looking, futuristic and passenger centric budget, combining a clear vision and a definite plan to achieve it," he said.

"This is a watershed moment for Railways, marking a paradigm shift from discussing coaches and trains to comprehensive railway reform. I am particularly delighted that for the first time, there is a concrete vision for technology upgradation and modernisation of the Railways," Modi said.

" The Railway Budget lays out a clear roadmap to make the Railways the key driver of India`s economic growth, playing a key role in India`s progress. Railway Budget 2015 stands out for its focus on the common man, putting speed, scale, service and safety, all on one track," the Prime Minister said. 

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