Prabhu proposes lowest operating ratio for railways in 9 years
Addressing the pressing issue of finances for the Indian Railways, Minister Suresh Prabhu Thursday proposed an operating ratio below 90 percent to increase revenues for the system.
Feb 26, 2015, 13:32 PM IST
Prabhu promises to raise Indian Railways to global standards
Minister Suresh Prabhu began presenting his maiden budget for the Indian Railways in the Lok Sabha Thursday, promising to balance the needs of passengers and the long-term interests of the network so that it can be benchmarked globally on quality, safety and reach.
Feb 26, 2015, 13:26 PM IST
India promises more investment in decrepit railways
India will increase investment in its overloaded railway network to 8.5 trillion rupees (USD 137 billion) over the next five years, the government said on Thursday, promising to modernise existing tracks and introduce faster trains.
Feb 26, 2015, 12:59 PM IST
