Railway platform ticket to cost Rs 10 from April 1

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 23:12

The railway platform ticket is going to be costlier--Rs 10--from April 1.

Rs 8.5 lakh cr to be pumped into Railways over 5 years: Suresh Prabhu

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 19:14

Laying emphasis on capacity expansion, decongestion of network and passenger safety, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Tuesday said a massive Rs 8.5 lakh crore would be pumped in over the next five years to make it a viable organisation and bring back the road traffic.

Suresh Prabhu advocates for strong Indo-US strategic economic ties

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 18:46

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Tuesday pitched for a strong Indo-US strategic economic ties saying it will be beneficial for both the countries and also help in promoting regional and global peace.

Advance reservation period for railway tickets extended to 4 months

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 18:13

Now travellers can book train tickets four months in advance as the Railways has decided to extend the advance reservation period from 60 days to 120 days, with effect from April 1.

PPP policy must change to attract investment in railways: Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 23:14

Acknowledging that Railways is in "trouble", Union Minister Suresh Prabhu today said public-private-partnership policy must change to attract investment for capacity building.

Railway finances will be hard-pressed in near future: White Paper

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 22:34

Indian Railways' finances will be hard-pressed in the near future with the anticipated increase in committed expenditures, according to a White Paper on the national transporter tabled by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in Parliament Thursday.

More berths for aged, pregnant, differently-abled in trains

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 21:29

Railways Thursday proposed an increase in the quota of berths for senior citizens, pregnant and differently-abled persons in trains.

Railway to launch SMS alert service for arrival, departure timings

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 21:27

For the convenience of passengers, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Thursday announced introduction of SMS alert service informing travellers in advance about arrival and departure timings of the trains.

North West Railway gets more funds for 2015-16 in Budget: GM

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 21:23

The Railway Budget Thursday allocated more funds to the North West Railway (NWR) for the next fiscal year (2015-16) as compared to the last year's allowance given to the section, officials said here.

All BRICS members to have equal shareholding in new bank

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 19:14

Each of the five BRICS member countries will have equal shareholding in the New Development Bank and US Dollar will be base currency for the lender, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said today in Rajya Sabha.

Bharti Airtel raises Rs 1,925 crore by selling stake in Infratel

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 19:07

Bharti Airtel has raised Rs 1,925 crore (approximately USD 310 million) by selling 55 million shares in its subsidiary Bharti Infratel Limited in an equity market transaction, a company statement said here Thursday.

Rail budget high on vision; but can push up costs: Analysts

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 18:47

Suresh Prabhu's maiden Railway budget is high on vision and small announcements, but could push up cost of logistics that can hurt initiatives like the 'Make in India' campaign, analysts said today.