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Suresh Prabhu has ended his Rail Budget speech.

 

Review being done so that we can introduce new trains. It will be done in this budget session itself.

 

New trains and increased frequency will be announced later in this session of Parliament after review.

 

Water recycling plants to b set up after a water audit.

 

Kisan Yatra- a special travel scheme for farmers finds mention in Rail Minister Suresh Prabhu's speech.

 

Making efforts to get noise levels of locos to international standards.

 

To promote self-employment, will promote products made by self-help groups especially women and youth.

 

To digitally integrate vendors to improve efficiency.

 

We will spend Rs 2000 crore on Coastal Connectivity Program; Rs.2500 crore through BOT/Annuity route will  be provided. 

Encroachment on Railway land is a serious issue, digitized mapping of land has been initiated to counter this.

Training in yoga will be imparted to our employees. Human resources is our strength. Measures to be taken up to improve employee productivity.

 

Rail Minister Suresh Prabhu proposes systems audit for entire Railways in next few months.

 

JV with major public sector companies for meeting requirements of new lines.

 

Framework to facilitate private investment has been readied.

Propose to move from preventive to predictive maintenance of Railways.

 

PPP cell to be revamped to make it result oriented & a new Model Concession Agreement will be launched.

 

Corporate safety Plans; ISRO to be involved; 3438 level Xings to be eliminated, Rly expense increased by 2600%.

 

Rail Minister Suresh Prabhu proposes PPP cooperation for end-to-end logistics management at select stations.

 

We intend to introduce technology portal to invite innovative technological solutions.

 

Railways to engage private agencies in cleanliness drive. Waste-to-energy conversion plants to be set up.

 

All India 24-7 helpline number will become operational.

9 hi-speed corridors, high speed trains to be introduced.

 

Speed will be increased, so Delhi-Kolkata journey can be done overnight.

 

State of the art perishable cargo center under completion for farmers at Azadpur Mandi.

 

Private freight terminals reviewing of WLS, SFTO, PFT schemes under process; automatic freight rebate system launched and to be expanded.

 

Fast track highest priority, investment 84% higher; 77 new projects. Estimated cost is over Rs. 96,000 Crore.

Uproar as Suresh Prabhu asks MPs to donate from MPLAD funds for improving passenger amenities.

 

WiFi services will be made available at 400 railway stations.

 

IRCTC in Different Languages..

 

Railways to initiate SMS alert service to inform arrival &departure timings. To integrate banking system with our multilingual web portal.

 

Railways to introduce satellite railway terminals in major cities, 10 select stations.

 

Rail tickets can now be booked before 120 days.

 

Rs. 120 crore provided for lifts and escalators to facilitate movements.

Railways plan to augment women passenger security via Nirbhaya Fund. Surveillance cameras on select mainline and ladies compartments will be installed.

67% more funds allotted for passenger amenities.

Mobile phones charging facilities in all train compartments

 

 Rs. 120 crore provided for lifts and escalators to facilitate movements

 

Train sets, saving 20% journey time within next 2 years

 

Facility of self operated lockers at stations and mobile phone charging facilities in general class coaches

 

24 to 26 coaches in certain identified trains, more general class coaches, ladders to be replaced

 

NID has been asked to design user-friendly ladders for climbing upper berths to help senior citizens

 

Centrally managed Rail Display Network is expected to be introduced in over 2k stations over next 2 years

 

Surveillance cameras on select mainline and ladies compartments

 

Station redevelopment of select stations to be processed through simpler processors for faster redevelopment.

SMS alert on mobile, customer portal promoting Digital India campaign. Bed linen to be designed by NIFT.

 

Station redevelopment of select stations to be processed through simpler processors for faster redevelopment.

 

Mobile app to be developed. 

 

We can ensure re-birth of Indian Railways, says Suresh Prabhu.

 

Operation 5 Minutes to ensure that a passenger travelling unreserved can purchase a ticket within 5 minutes.

E-catering introduced in 108 trains on an experimental basis. Working to integrate best food chains.

 

Online Booking of Wheel Chair for Sr. Citizens.

 

17000 more toilets to be replaced by bio-toilets.

Rs 8.5 lakh crore to be invested in Railways over 5 years, says Suresh Prabhu.

Railways will introduce all India 24X7 helpline 138 from 1/3/15; Toll free No.182 for security complaints.

 

NO INCREASE IN PASSANGER FARES...

 

New Salogan :- Swatchh Rail, Swatchh Bharat.

 

To have partnership with private sector for last mile connectivity

Railways plan to raise annual freight capacity to 1.5 billion tonne from 1.0 billion tonne. Container Corporation of India is up 1.05% and Gateway Distriparks down 0.78%.

 

Goal 1-Customer experience to receive a huge boost, Goal 2 - Safer Travel: Goal 3 -Modernize infrastructure; Goal 4- Indian Railways- Financially self-sustainable : RM

 

Operating ratio proposed at 88.5%. Best ever in 9 years

 

Railways will continue to be a national asset. People of India will always own the railways.

Suresh Prabhu recalls Mahatma Gandhi’s love for railway. Good governance emerges out of participative governance – people's involvement very high with railways

 

Reincarnation of Railways can happen.

Vicious cycle of under investment in railways must end.

Rail transport must be made safe and reliable and must establish a benchmark

Railways will play major role In development o the country.

 

We must restore the strength of Indian Railways as the backbone of India

Investment in Railway will result more jobs. Everything cant be possible in one year.

Suresh Prabhu presents copy of 'White Paper' on Railways in Parliament.

Railway Minister Starts his Budget Speech.

 

We will keep in mind long term interest of Railways & interests of common man & try to balance both: Suresh Prabhu.

 

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu reached Parliament.

 

Lok Sabha Adjournded again till 11.45 AM.

 

Suresh Prabhu has left Rail Bhawan for Parliament.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 11.30 AM

Opposition threatens to disrupt Prabhu's speech. TV reports say that opposition parties met this morning and decided to disrupt proceedings demanding an apology from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkiah Naidu. Naidu had reportedly used some words during a debate yesterday which opposition parties have taken offence to. All the parties are coming together for the protest.

 

Parliament Starts...Rail Minister Suresh Will Present Rail Budget at 12.00 PM in Lok Sabha.

Suresh Prabhu is going to Railway Ministry for Photo Session & Final Discussion.

 

Sensex gains 61 points in opening trade ahead of Rail Budget.

 

Railway Budget papers arrive at Parliament House.