Railway panel wants private players to run passenger trains
Recommending drastic reforms, a high-level railway restructuring committee, headed by NITI Aayog member Bibek Debroy, has suggested allowing private players to run passenger trains.
Jun 12, 2015, 10:50 AM IST
'Neither private nor govt control can solve problems of Railways'
Privatisation can not solve the problems of Indian Railways, and even total government control is not a remedy, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said today, while advocating changes in the legislative framework for the sector.
Mar 13, 2015, 14:16 PM IST
Rail Budget 2015: No passenger fare hike, no new trains; tickets 120 days in advance
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu spared passengers from any hike in fares but made changes in freight rates to rake in more money while ruling out privatisation.
Feb 26, 2015, 14:12 PM IST
