Analysts welcome rail budget, but frown at missing details
It is a budget "high on promises but low on design," the agency said.
Jul 09, 2014, 17:03 PM IST
Railways launches Go-India smart card
As smart cards are increasingly becoming popular among the people, the Railways has now launched Go-India Smart Card.
Jul 09, 2014, 10:18 AM IST
Periodic fuel price-linked passenger fare hike to continue
FDI will not be allowed in core operational areas, he said, adding these areas will remain with the Railways.
Jul 08, 2014, 16:58 PM IST
58 new trains proposed in Rail Budget
As many as 58 new trains, including five new 'Jansadharan' trains and an equal number of premium group of trains have been proposed in the Rail Budget presented by Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda Tuesday.
Jul 08, 2014, 16:54 PM IST
Rail Budget 2014 futuristic, growth-oriented: Narendra Modi
In a series of tweets, Modi said, "Rail Budget shows the important role of Railways in India's development journey."
Jul 08, 2014, 16:20 PM IST
Rail Budget well thought out, non-populist, says KPMG
Hailing the Railway Budget as "well thought-out" and non-populist, global consultancy KPMG Tuesday said it provides the much needed strategic financial headroom required for the railways to make critical investments in its modernization and expansion plans.
Jul 08, 2014, 16:16 PM IST
Rail Budget 2014 signals Modi govt's aspirations for higher growth: Gowda
The Railway Minister also announced a slew of measures for giving passenger friendly services.
Jul 08, 2014, 15:22 PM IST
Railways plan to take up Eco-Tourism in North East States
The minister said, he proposes to introduce specially packaged trains for these circuits.
Jul 08, 2014, 15:20 PM IST
Railway Min to seek Cabinet nod for FDI policy relaxation
Looking to attract funds for infrastructure development, the Railways Ministry would seek approval of the Union Cabinet to relax foreign direct investment policy to overcome cash crunch.
Jul 08, 2014, 15:05 PM IST
Govt to expedite construction of 3 rail lines to move coal
The government Tuesday said it will expedite the construction of three critical rail lines to facilitate faster transportation of coal to power plants, thereby helping in bringing nearly 100 million tonnes of incremental traffic to Railways.
Jul 08, 2014, 14:55 PM IST
Rail Budget 2014: Tourist trains to connect pilgrim centres
Aiming at boosting domestic tourism, Railways Tuesday announced several tourist trains connecting pilgrim centres across the country
Jul 08, 2014, 14:51 PM IST
Govt proposes 'highest ever' plan outlay for railways
Government today proposed "highest ever" plan outlay of Rs 65,445 crore to the railways for the current fiscal, with a budgetary support of over Rs 30,000 crore.
Jul 08, 2014, 14:46 PM IST
Bullet trains, network of high speed rail on anvil
Introduction of bullet trains starting off with the Mumbai-Ahmedabad sector and an ambitious plan to have a Diamond Quadrilateral network of high speed rail connecting major metros and growth centres are on the anvil.
Jul 08, 2014, 14:42 PM IST
Ready-to-eat meals of reputed brands in trains
The Railway Budget today proposed to introduce ready-to-eat meals of reputed brands on-board trains to improve food quality and cancel vendors' contract if services were not up to the mark.
Jul 08, 2014, 14:38 PM IST
Railways to borrow Rs 11,790 cr in 2014-15
Indian Railways will borrow less at Rs 11,790 crore from market through its two companies IRFC and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd for capital expenditure during 2014-15.
Jul 08, 2014, 14:36 PM IST
PM Modi hails Railway Budget 2014-15, says it focuses on safety, transparency
Modi said the budget "keeps in mind the development of India. We can see the great use of technology also".
Jul 08, 2014, 14:19 PM IST
India to have Bullet Trains soon
Bullet trains would require completely new infrastructure, higher speed for existing trains will be achieved by upgrading the present network.
Jul 08, 2014, 14:16 PM IST
India to seek foreign investors for crumbling railways
India unveiled plans Tuesday to open up its railways to foreign investment and introduce the country`s first bullet train in a budget for the network closely watched for clues about new Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s economic priorities.
Jul 08, 2014, 14:10 PM IST
Railway Budget 2014: List of new trains
Union Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda on Tuesday announced 58 new trains in Railway Budget 2014.
Jul 08, 2014, 13:52 PM IST
Railway reservations to be overhauled through e-ticketing
The Indian Railways` reservation system will be overhauled through e-ticketing systems, Railway Minister Sadanand Gowda said Tuesday, presenting the railway budget for 2014-15 in parliament.
Jul 08, 2014, 13:51 PM IST
