Railway Budget

Commuters hang onto a crowded local passenger train in the eastern Indian city of Patna (Reuters file)

What Indian Railways Can Learn from its Japanese Counterpart

Here is a look at how privatization can transform the Indian railways, vis-à-vis the railway network in Japan that is known to be the world's best.

Jul 8, 2014

Budget Session Live: Before Railway Budget, Jaitley Blames Congress For Poor Condition of Railways, Defends Rail Fare Hike

Timely updates from the first day of the Budget Session (Live Updates)

Jul 7, 2014

Modi Wants Indian Railways to be Better Than Airports, Calls for Private Sector Role

This comes as an indication of the Modi government's willingness to increase private investment in the Railways just a few days ahead of the presentation of the Railway Budget.

Jul 4, 2014

Centre Slammed for Rail Fare Hike, Opposition says it will Affect Poor and Increase Food Inflation

The Central government, which hiked rail fares for passengers by 14.2 percent on Friday, came under the line of fire from the opposition and other parties who demanded a rollback.

Jun 21, 2014

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Rail Budget 2014: Passenger Fare, Freight Charges Remain Unchanged

With the General election 2014 round the corner, the move is expected to please the people.

Feb 12, 2014

Rail Budget 2014: Railway Minister Announces 72 New Trains

Out of this, there will be 17 Premium trains, 38 Express trains, 10 Passenger trains, 4 MEMU and 3 DEMU. Three trains will be extended and the frequency of another three trains will be increased.

Feb 12, 2014

Railway Budget 2013 Unplugged: Pawan Bansal's First and Last Choice?

Opinions on Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's Railway Budget 2013 may differ from person to person, but on a closer look, he has presented a good budget considering the current financial situation of the Indian Railways and the forthcoming elections next year. In fact, Bansal has cleverly taken a few praiseworthy steps towards narrowing down the deficit gap in the struggling Indian Railways.

Feb 27, 2013

Rail Budget 2013: Railway Minister Pawan Bansal's Speech in Parliament

Railway Budget 2013: Continuation of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's Speech while presenting Railway Budget 2013 on Tuesday, Feb 26.

Feb 27, 2013

Railway Budget 2013-14: Full Text of Pawan Bansal's Speech

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal presented his maiden Railway Budget 2013-14 in Parliament on Tuesday. He stressed on modernization of Indian railways and providing better facilities to passengers. He chose not to hike passenger fares in spite of the recent increase in diesel price. Here is the full text of Pawan Bansal's Speech while presenting Railway Budget 2013-14.

Feb 26, 2013

Railway Budget 2013-14 Highlights: No Big Surprise From Pawan Bansal

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal presented his maiden Railway Budget 2013-14 in Parliament on Tuesday, emphasing on modernization, providing better facilities to passengers especially women.

Feb 26, 2013

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Railway Budget 2013 Live Blog: Bansal Keeps Common Man Happy

Railway Budget 2013 Live Blog: All eyes are on the Railway Budget 2013-14 to be presented by railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Tuesday. Bansal is expected to increase freight rates after the price of diesel was hiked twice since January 2013.

Feb 26, 2013

Railway Budget 2013-14: Another Passenger Fare Hike Inevitable? Stocks Fall

All eyes are on the Railway Budget 2013-14 to be presented by railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Tuesday, as it will throw light on the Union Budget that will be presented two days later. Hike in the rail passenger fares could invite huge backlash from the public but it looks like it is inevitable following the increase in the price of diesel.

Feb 25, 2013