Decision on bullet train after feasibility report: Prabhu

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 19:15

"Once the feasibility study is examined, we will again take a decision on that," the minister said, after initially ducking questions on the bullet train issue.

Suresh Prabhu woos expats to join Make in India programme

Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 20:19

Lauding the contribution of Keralites working in the Middle East to Indian economy, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Sunday asked them to invest in the productive sectors of the state and suggested a 'gharwapsi' programme to bring back successful entrepreneurs.

Not enough invested in Railways in 40 years, Prabhu

Last Updated: Saturday, June 20, 2015, 17:46

"We cannot make railways work proper unless we make investment in the railways...," he added. The central government had earlier said Rs 8.5 lakh crore will be invested in Railways over a period of five years.

Develop railway stations on PPP model: Prabhu to industrialists

Last Updated: Saturday, June 13, 2015, 23:22

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Saturday called upon industrialists here to come forward for the development of railway stations on PPP model and assured them of full assistance from his ministry.

Land required for Railway infrastructure projects: Prabhu

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 16:48

"Whether for a sea port, airport or for the Railways, land is required. We need land for development of Railway infrastructure and for capacity expansion. But, getting land is becoming an important issue, which needs to be resolved by the Centre and the states jointly," he said at a news conference here.

Railways to announce new policy on station development: Prabhu

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 15:39

"We are coming out very soon with a regime for station development by inviting partners," Prabhu said at a function here without elaborating further on who these partners would be.

Railways ready to fuel West Bengal's growth: Suresh Prabhu

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 15:11

Prabhu said, "I spoke to the chief minister who is now in Dhaka this morning. I hope to meet her soon once she comes back. The Centre and the state will have to work together".

Railways to form company jointly owned by centre, states

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 14:38

Prabhu said the move is in sync with the centre`s policy to empower the states.

Railways to launch new projects worth Rs 10,000 cr: Suresh Prabhu

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 19:21

New projects worth over Rs 10,000 cr will be launched and several old projects will be completed by Railways during its ongoing fortnight programme, Union minister Suresh Prabhu said Wednesday.

Government policies to create jobs: Prabhu

Last Updated: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 21:08

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday rebuffed the opposition`s charge that the government is pro-business and cited that the government`s policies will create jobs and livelihood for the poor.

Prabhu explores ways to mobilise resources for railways

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 21:26

With an investment target of 8.5 lakh crore in five years, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Monday discussed with leading bankers the ways in which resources could be mobilised for rail infrastructure development.

Prabhu seeks support of political parties to pass GST bill

Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 16:13

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has sought support of all political parties to make India the single largest market in the world by implementing the Goods and Service Tax (GST) in the country.