Cabinet puts off Rail Tariff Authority proposal

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 17:37

Union Cabinet on Wednesday put off a proposal to constitute a Rail Tariff Authority (RTA) which is meant to advise the Railway Ministry on fares, an important reform measure for the cash-strapped public transport system.

Mumbai-Dehradun Express fire: Railway Minister expresses grief, announces compensation

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 09:47

Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of passengers in the fire mishap on board the Mumbai-Dehradun Express and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed.

Short-circuit could have triggered Bangalore-Nanded Express fire: Kharge

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 11:01

A short circuit could have caused the fire in the AC coach of Bangalore-Nanded Express that has left 23 people dead, Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge said on Saturday, citing preliminary reports.

Railway services improving despite budget crunch: Kharge

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:32

Union Rail Minister Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said Railways is continuously improving its services to passengers and augmenting safety features despite a budget crunch.

Railways form corporation for high speed train

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 16:03

Going ahead with the ambitious high speed rail project, railways on Tuesday announced formation of High Speed Rail Corporation even as Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge said care should be exercised in adopting new technology.

Another round of 2% train fare hike from Oct 7

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 14:22

While the passenger fare hike would be effected from October 7, a parallel hike of about 2 percent in freight would also be revised from October 10 under the fuel adjustment component.

Rail fare hike proposal under examination: Kharge

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 15:02

A proposal to increase rail fare is under examination and a decision will be taken shortly, Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said.

No hike in rail fares this year: Kharge

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 21:07

There would be no increase in train fares during the 2013-14 fiscal despite rising diesel price, Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge said Monday.

`Rly Board members to be appointed after CVC nod`

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 20:39

Steps are being taken to fill up the vacant posts at the Railway Board in which members getting clearance from CVC will be handed charge accordingly, Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge said on Friday.

Kharge to focus on issues being faced by railways

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 16:33

Assuming charge of the Railway Ministry, Mallikarjun Kharge said he would hold a discussion with officials on issues being faced by the national transporter.