Mishaps on decline after safety measures in place: Railway data
Since unmanned level crossings are responsible for maximum number of train accidents, the railways intends to eliminate all such crossings on broad gauge section by 2020.
Jul 30, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
Rail Budget 2016-17: Bhopal's Habibganj to get world class amenities
Besides Habibganj, four other stations - Chandigarh, Anand Vihar and Brijwasan (both in Delhi), and Shivaji Nagar (Pune) - have been identified for re-development.
Feb 25, 2016, 18:14 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi hails Rail Budget; says it caters to all sections
PM said that Rail Budget showcases a vision to reorganise and rejuvenate the national transporter with the aim of providing trains with higher speed and safety.
Feb 25, 2016, 15:21 PM ISTRail Budget : 100 Station To Be Made Wi-Fi iN 2016, 400 Station In Coming 3 Years
Railway Ministry Will make 100 station Wi-Fi in financial Year 2016 and 300 more station will be made Wi-Fi in coming 3 years.
Feb 25, 2016, 14:50 PM ISTRail Budget : Number Of General Coach To Be Increased In Each Trains
The Railway Ministry Will Increase the number of General coach by 1 in each train.
Marginalised trains will be given to reporters.
Feb 25, 2016, 14:49 PM ISTRail Budget 2016: Full Text
Here is the Full Text of Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's Rail Budget 2016.
Feb 25, 2016, 14:43 PM ISTRail Budget 2016: 11 major announcements regarding ticketing
Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu while presenting Railway Budget 2016 on Thursday made a slew of announcements related to ticketing.
Feb 25, 2016, 13:55 PM ISTRail Budget 2016: New train services Humsafar, Tejas and Uday to be introduced
Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhu while presenting Railway Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Thursday said that ‘Humsafar’ and ‘Tejas’ will ensure cost recovery by way of tariff and non-tariff measures.
Feb 25, 2016, 13:42 PM ISTRail Budget 2016: 5 announcements that will benefit passengers
Here are 5 announcements that will benefit rail passengers.
Feb 25, 2016, 13:36 PM ISTIndian Railways should be made disable-friendly: NGO
Every Indian railway station should be made fully accessible for physically-challenged people by incorporating measures as per universal accessibility standards, a NGO run by an Indian-American said ahead of the annual railway budget.
Feb 25, 2016, 10:23 AM ISTRail Budget 2016: Commuters' expectations high from Suresh Prabhu
With Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu all set to present his second Rail Budget on Thursday, hopes are high among people regarding improvement in passengers` amenities and safety.
Feb 25, 2016, 09:54 AM IST
Rail Budget 2016: Here are 10 most expected announcements
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu faces a stiff dilemma on whether to raise fares and freight rates in his second Rail Budget Thursday as railway finances come under tremendous strain.
Feb 25, 2016, 09:42 AM ISTRail Budget 2016: No hike in passenger fares; confirmed train ticket to everyone by 2020
Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu made no changes either in passenger fares or freight rates while presenting his second Rail Budget in Parliament on Thursday.
Feb 25, 2016, 08:30 AM ISTRail Budget 2016: Suresh Prabhu on tight rope walk to balance finance with aspirations
Prabhu will also have to take call on whether to impose safety cess for strengthening safety measures to prevent accidents.
Feb 24, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
Rail Budget 2016: Railways to tap auto and FMCG sectors in big way
Facing a decline in loadings demand, railways is mulling various options including entering into untapped areas like auto and FMCG to increase freight revenue.
Feb 18, 2016, 20:53 PM IST