States to be involved in execution of rail projects: Prabhu

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 23:02

With an aim of making railways an engine of growth, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Tuesday vowed d to involve states in execution of projects as he pitched for big investments for the turnaround of the "bleeding" and "sinking" largest transporter of the country.

Railways need big investment, says Prabhu

Last Updated: Friday, December 12, 2014, 20:22

Expressing serious concern over the financial health of Indian rail, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday said it was "too close for comfort" and there was a need for massive investment in the sector.

Karnataka govt to release Rs 150 crore for rail projects

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 16:55

The Karnataka government will release Rs 150 crore this month for railway projects in the state being taken up with the Ministry of Railways on a cost-sharing basis, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday.

Strike called over incomplete rail projects in northeast

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 15:38

A non-political civic group led by intellectuals and social workers Monday called for a 12-hour shutdown Sep 24 in southern Assam, demanding early completion of ongoing rail projects in the northeastern India.

Protests against unfinished rail projects in north India

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 14:20

Over 5,000 DYFI members, demanding early completion of delayed railway projects in the northeastern region, staged a demonstration at the NFR headquarters at Maligaon Wednesday.

Adhir reviews Bengal rail projects

Last Updated: Monday, November 5, 2012, 20:45

Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Monday reviewed all rail projects in West Bengal announced during the last three years.

Advisory board set for Metro rail projects

Last Updated: Friday, June 8, 2012, 00:01

The government has constituted a seven-member Metro Advisory Board headed by the urban development secretary which will help formulating plans for Metro rail networks across the country.

Several rail projects behind schedule, cost overruns in crores: Govt data

Last Updated: Sunday, April 8, 2012, 12:10

Delay in execution of a number of key Railway projects has resulted in cost overruns of more than 100 percent, according to the latest government data.

China not to suspend high speed rail projects

Last Updated: Friday, March 9, 2012, 19:07

China on Friday said it would invest USD 79.37 billion on new railway projects and ruled out en masse suspension of several high-speed projects following last year's deadly accident.

'China lost $15.87 bn for halting high-speed rail projects'

Last Updated: Monday, March 5, 2012, 19:33

China suffered USD 15.87 billion losses after it halted high-speed rail projects amid security concerns last year, a top official said on Monday.

India, Japan commit help on high speed rail projec

Last Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 22:28

Japan, a pioneer in bullet train operations, today committed to "work closely" with the Indian government in its proposed high speed projects in the country.

Some rail projects delayed for 2 decades: Auditor

Last Updated: Friday, August 5, 2011, 18:12

In a scathing attack on the functioning of Indian Railways, the country`s official auditor on Friday said some projects for laying new lines in backward areas were languishing for as long as two decades.