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Railway Budget 2015-16: Foreign Rail Technology Cooperation Scheme 'Kayakalp' to be launched

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 14:36

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday said that Foreign Rail Technology Cooperation Scheme would be launched to help in technology upgradation.

India aims to invest $137 billion in railways in next five years

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 14:32

India will increase investment in its overloaded railway network to 8.5 trillion rupees (USD 137 billion) over the next five years, the government said on Thursday, promising to modernise existing tracks but shying away from raising fares to fund the expansion.

Railways to hike train speed to reduce travel time between metros

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

The speed of trains connecting major metro cities would be increased up to 200 kilometres per hour (kmph) on nine select railway corridors in a bid to reduce travel time, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announced on Thursday.

Rail Budget 2015 a 'watershed moment' for Railways: Modi

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 13:59

“Railway Budget 2015 is a watershed moment for Railways, marking a paradigm shift from discussing coaches and trains to comprehensive railway reform.”

No hike in train passenger fares

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 13:46

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today spared passengers from any hike in fares but made changes in freight rates to rake in more money while ruling out privatisation.

Prabhu proposes lowest operating ratio for railways in 9 years

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 13:32

Addressing the pressing issue of finances for the Indian Railways, Minister Suresh Prabhu Thursday proposed an operating ratio below 90 percent to increase revenues for the system.

Rail Budget 2015: Overview and Highlights

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 05:45

Presenting his maiden Rail Budget, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday announced that there will be no increase in passenger fares for the fiscal 2015-16. He also said that the government will improve capacity on high density network in the next five years.

Rail Budget 2015: No possibility of reduction in train fares

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 09:42

Ahead of presentation of the Railway Budget in Parliament on Thursday, government has ruled out the possibility of reducing train fares, saying they were "already low".

No possibility of reduction in train fares: MoS Railways

Last Updated: Thursday, February 19, 2015, 13:35

Ahead of presentation of the Railway Budget in Parliament next week, government on Thursday ruled out the possibility of reducing train fares, saying they were "already low".

SpiceJet launches "cheaper than train" travel fares from Rs 599

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 14:05

Low cost carrier SpiceJet has launched a massive sale, with all inclusive fares starting from Rs. 599 for domestic travel and Rs 3,499 for overseas flights.

Rail Budget 2015: Railways to build 200-kmph train coaches indigenously

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 09:39

The Railways will build coaches to run at a 200-km per hour speed at its Chennai facility in keeping with the Modi government's 'Make in India' initiative.

Now, IRCTC offers cash on delivery for train tickets

Last Updated: Monday, February 2, 2015, 22:27

You can now book a rail ticket online and get it delivered at home where the payment can be made.