Railways off the track: Time to say good bye to populism?

Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 15:53

The pursuit of populism has come at the cost of railway’s modernisation plans.

Kapil Sibal gets Law Ministry, CP Joshi takes over Railways

Last Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 13:55

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal has been allotted the additional charge of the Law Ministry.

Bribery scandal: Bansal`s office under CBI scanner

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 21:33

Preliminary investigations into the probe of the Railway bribery scandal are leading to the office of the Railway Minister.

`Railway Ministry bends rules for postings of senior officers`

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 08:45

Claiming that recent bribery allegation in Railways is nothing new, Federation of Railway Officers` Association has written a letter to the Cabinet Secretary.

Railgate: Sonia meets PM as BJP adamant on resignations

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 09:00

The opposition BJP on Tuesday stalled both Houses of Parliament demanding the resignations of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal.

Concerns over big projects as China scraps railway ministry

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 18:48

Lawmakers of the National People's Congress, (NPC) expressed concern that the construction of a non-profit railway in western regions may be jeopardised if the Railways Ministry is split, with its regulatory powers going to the Transport Ministry, and its operations to be handled by a commercial entity.

Railway Ministry to move Cabinet for setting up RTA

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 20:33

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal will soon move the Union Cabinet to set up a RTA which will suggest review of passenger fares and freight tariffs to govt at regular intervals.

BJD blockade against cut in rail allocation for Odisha

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 20:07

Protesting Railway Ministry`s recent cut in budgetary allocation for Odisha, BJD organised a blockade at East Coast Railway headquarters.

Railways working on proposal to keep doctors on call in trains

Last Updated: Saturday, December 15, 2012, 18:14

Railway Ministry is working out on a proposal of providing doctor on call facility in trains by increasing the travel concessions given to the medicos.

Railways seeks Chinese technology for running bullet train

Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2012, 19:05

Railways joined hands with China for cooperation in developing high-speed rail corridors in selected routes in the country.

New entry point likely to come up at New Delhi railway station

Last Updated: Sunday, November 18, 2012, 10:19

With the twin objectives of easing rush and facilitating hassle-free boarding at New Delhi station, Railways is actively considering to make an additional entry point to the station for passengers.