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Railway Budget 2015: Rail Budget builds on the existing infrastructure, harps on passenger comfort

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New Delhi, Feb 26: Railway Budget, this year, is being looked upon for more than one reason. Being the first rail budget after the NDA government's victory at the Centre, this would be a litmus test for the ministry to meet the expectations of the people.

The pre-poll promises have to be met and it could be a do-or-die situation, especially after their Delhi assembly election debacle.

[Also Read: Railway Budget 2015: History of Indian Railways in years]

Suresh Prabhu

What to expect?

[Read: Railway Budget 2015: 5 expectations from Suresh Prabhu]

While railway minister Suresh Prabhu may stay clear of the populist sops, he is likely to highlight the following points:

  • Better railway infrastructure due to cheaper oil prices
  • No reduction in fare
  • Focus on FDI ventures
  • Cleanliness drives
  • No new trains
  • Bullet trains and AC rakes
  • Make in India in railways
  • Disabled-friendly railway rakes
  • IT and Wifi
  • Security
  • Green Program
Rail Budget 2015 by @RailMinIndia comes to an end
    1:16 pm: Corruption at all levels is affecting common man, we are working on solution to address this menace: Suresh Prabhu
    1:13 pm: Kisan Yatra; Incredible Rail for Incredible India
    We have launched a mission for water conservation, expansion of water harvesting systems will continue: Suresh Prabhu
    1000MV Solar plants to be set-up by developers on Rly/Pvt. Land and on Rly Building at own cost
    1:09 pm: Rs.2000 cr for Coastal Connectivity Program; Rs.2500 cr through BOT/Annuity route. 1000 MWSolar plant; 100DEMUs to dual fuel : @sureshpprabhu
    Introduction of short-skilled programs for staff and CRPF; yoga included
    Full-fledged university for railways
    Rs 6581 cr to be invested for railway safety
    1:01 pm: JV with major public sector companies for meeting requirements of new lines; 6000 km of the routes to be electrified
    12:59 pm: To prevent fire in coaches,we'll install train protection warning system and train collision avoiding system: Suresh Prabhu
    ‘Kayakalp' to help in Technology Upgradation
    12:56 pm: IIT-BHU to form a technical research center in the name of Malaviya Chair
    12:53 pm: ISRO, IIT to design safety in manned and unmanned level crossing
    12:51 pm: Safety concerns for unmanned, manned level crossing and derailments to be addressed by June.
    12:50 pm: High-speed train between Mumbai-Ahmedabad
    TRANSLOC - new PSU - end to end logistics solution
    1330% increase in railway electrification over previous year
    Fast track highest priority works. Investment 84% higher; 77 new projects -Doubling, tripling/quadrupling/ electrification
    Satellite railway terminals in major cities - 10 select stations
    Wifi in 400 railway stations
    12:46 pm: 67% more funds allotted for passenger amenities
    120 crore provided for lifts and escalators to facilitate movements
    Train sets, saving 20% journey time within next 2 years
    12:39 pm: Collaboration with NIFT and NID for better bed rolls, inner coach designs
    12:35 pm: e-booking for food, wheel chair for the disabled
    SMS alert on mobile, customer portal promoting digital India campaign; also help saving paper
    24 hour helpline number 138 to start from March 1; safety helpline number 182
    12:32 pm: All india 24 X 7 helpline 138 from 1/3/15 ; Toll free No.182 - for security complaints
    Multi-lingual e-ticketing, hassle-free registration for the disabled, ticketing in 5-minutes for unreserved compartments
    Five drivers:
    12:27 pm: 17000 more toilets to be replaced by Bio-Toilets
    No increase in passenger fares
    Suresh Prabhu discussing the drivers; Rs 8.5 lakh crore investment in the next five years
    12:22 pm: Suresh Prabhu,Railway Min Rail Budget 2015 : Railway continue to be our precious national asset
    12:20 pm: Partnerships for investments
    12:17 pm: Aim highlights: Deliver to customers, make railways safe, expand and modernise, expand passenger capacity from 21 million to 30 million
    Started working on feasible suggestions out of the 20,000 received.
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