Union Budget invested in Railways without giving in to populism
Amidst all the “last budget” euphoria and the high expectations from the general public of it, the budget outlay details for the Indian Railway went relatively unnoticed. And possibly this was the prime reason for merging the Railways budget with the Union budget. Significant reforms are needed in Indian Railways whilst keeping populism at bay.
Feb 02, 2018, 13:03 PM ISTRailway Budget to provide for installation of escalators and lifts at all major stations
The Rail Budget, merged with the main Budget, will be unveiled by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Parliament on February 1.
Jan 17, 2018, 15:41 PM ISTGovt to announce 2018 as year of women`s safety in Rail Budget
The Railways might use part of the Nirbhaya Fund to install CCTV cameras in ladies coaches.
Jan 05, 2018, 10:44 AM ISTDouble-decker overnight AC train to be launched in July
The Indian Railways will launch in July the Utkrisht Double-Decker AC Yatri (Uday) Express, a special class service for overnight journey that will ply on high-demand routes.
Apr 24, 2017, 10:58 AM ISTRail Budget 2017: Safety, speed, infra development to be focus
Running trains at 200 kmph on the Delhi-Howrah and Delhi-Mumbai routes, allocation of Rs 20,000 crore for safety upgrade and customised trains for agri products are likely to be in focus as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presents the first Rail Budget subsumed in the General Budget tomorrow.
Jan 31, 2017, 19:17 PM ISTThis is how Budget 2017 is expected to improve speed of trains on Delhi, Mumbai routes
Fencing of the Delhi-Howrah and Delhi-Mumbai railway routes, formation of the Railway Holding Company, and adequate fund allocation for strengthening tracks and bridges will be the highlights of the proposals in the upcoming Budget 2017-18, officials have said.
Jan 29, 2017, 11:06 AM ISTAntodaya Express for general passengers to be flagged off soon
Catering to the growing requirement of general passengers, Railways will introduce Antodaya superfast trains, a special service with many facilities for unreserved category, in the high demand routes.
Jan 28, 2017, 17:01 PM ISTRail Budget will be part of general Union Budget 2017
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Jan 27, 2017, 23:23 PM ISTSuresh Prabhu may meet Arun Jaitley to discuss rail budget
Suresh Prabhu may meet Arun Jaitley to discuss rail budget. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Dec 28, 2016, 14:20 PM ISTBudget merger: Railway Board officials brief Parliamentary panel on implications of govt decision
Railway Board officials briefed a Parliamentary panel on the implications of the government's decision to merge the railway budget with the general budget.
Oct 21, 2016, 19:21 PM ISTDNA: Analyzing history of Rail Budget and its amalgamation with General Budget
Analyzing history of Rail Budget and its amalgamation with General Budget. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!
Sep 25, 2016, 00:30 AM ISTFinance Ministry issues instructions for Budget 2017-18
With Centre deciding to advance Budget 2017-18 presentation by about a month, the Finance Ministry has come out with comprehensive instructions for different ministries for completion of the exercise.
Sep 22, 2016, 22:16 PM ISTCabinet approves amalgamation of Rail Budget with General Budget
Cabinet approves amalgamation of Rail Budget with General Budget. Watch complete news story of Fast 50 for getting detailed updates!
Sep 22, 2016, 10:27 AM ISTDNA: Analyzing the history of Rail Budget and its amalgamation with General Budget.
Analyzing history of Rail Budget and its amalgamation with General Budget. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!
Sep 22, 2016, 00:35 AM ISTRail-General budget merger: India Inc lauds move, says will aid in faster implementation of decisions
India Inc Wednesday welcomed the government's decision to merge rail budget with the general budget and in-principle to advance the date of its presentation in Parliament from the usual February end.
Sep 21, 2016, 19:48 PM ISTImpact of merger of Rail and General Budget on the Indian economy
Impact of merger of Rail and General Budget on the Indian economy. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Sep 21, 2016, 15:53 PM ISTNo separate Rail Budget from 2017, to be merged with General Budget
No separate railway budget will be tabled in parliament from the financial year 2017. The 92-year-old practice will come to an end next years
Aug 13, 2016, 11:44 AM ISTCentre considering proposal to merge Rail, General Budgets
The Union Finance Ministry has said it has started the process of examining the proposal from the Railway Ministry to merge the Rail Budget with the General Budget, 92 years after the separation took place.
Aug 08, 2016, 11:37 AM ISTRail passengers to get Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for a premium of Rs 20 per ticket
Railway passengers with valid reserved tickets in all classes will have to pay a minimal premium of Rs 20 per ticket for an insurance cover of Rs 10 lakh in case of death or permanent disability caused in train accident.
Jul 21, 2016, 10:10 AM ISTNo more Railway Budget! Niti Aayog panel terms it as 'failed' exercise
The committee had said that the separate railway budget should be phased out progressively and merged with the General Budget.
Jun 23, 2016, 11:05 AM IST