Minister of Railways releases Preliminary Report on Assessment of Cleanliness Standards at Major Railway Stations
In the august presence of Union Minister of Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh and Union Minister … Continued
Minister of Railways launches “Clean My Coach” Service Which Will Ensure Cleanliness In Trains
Maintaining Cleanliness in Trains Is The Equal Responsibility of Indian Railways and Passengers : Suresh Prabhu In yet another step in line with the Indian Railways Cleanliness Drive “Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat”, the Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu … Continued
Modernization of Railway Stations
Indian Railway has advertised its plan to redevelop ‘A-1’ and ‘A’ category stations (about 400 in number) on ‘as is where is’ basis, by inviting proposals from developers with their designs and business ideas. The entire cost of station redevelopment … Continued
Indian Railways Launches Four Services/Initiatives To Ensure Passenger Comfort and to Strengthen Its System
In line with PM’s ‘Digital India’ programme, Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu in a programme held today i.e. 15.03.2016 at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi inaugurated Four services / initiatives namely (I) Extension of e-Catering services from existing 45 large Railway stations to … Continued
Make in India for the World – Realizing export potential of Indian Railway products & services
Imperatives of export orientation There exists a significant global opportunity for railway equipment, rolling stock and services. The current market volume for railway products, equipment and services is around EUR 162 billion per year and is said to be … Continued
Indian Railways appoints Ernst & Young (EY) as consultant to tap advertising potential of stations and trains
EY to identify assets and pricing strategy across 7000 stations for the purpose of advertising. This is the first time in the country that such a large scale project on advertising for Railways has been initiated. The move aims to enhance revenue … Continued
Sectorwise Beneficiaries of Railway Budget 2016-17
Sectorwise beneficiaries of the Railway Budget 2016-17 has been complied and given below: – Interest group/Subject Initiatives in Budget SAFETY 946 ROB/RUB sanctioned Launch Mission Zero accident Eliminate all unmanned BG crossings in next 3 years Equip the high density … Continued
Highlights of Railway Budget 2016-17 in Questions and Answers Format (Q & A Format)
Rail Budget 2016-17 What is the theme of this Budget? To Reorganise, Restructure and Rejuvenate Indian Railways. A new approach, a new way of working – “चलो, मिलकर कुछ नया करें”. Objectives: to improve customer service, regain the … Continued
PM launches “Setu Bharatam” – a programme for bridge building to ensure seamless travel on National Highways
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, launched “Setu Bharatam” – an ambitious programme with an investment of Rs. 50,000 crore to build bridges for safe and seamless travel on National Highways on 4th March 2016. The programme aims at making … Continued
Transformation of Indian Railways through Avataran – seven Mission mode activities
The Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu while presenting the Railway Budget 2016-17 in the Parliament today has proposed to transform Indian Railways through seven Mission activities – Avataran. These missions are: Mission 25 Tonne – It aims … Continued