Land required for Railway infrastructure projects: Prabhu

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 16:48

"Whether for a sea port, airport or for the Railways, land is required. We need land for development of Railway infrastructure and for capacity expansion. But, getting land is becoming an important issue, which needs to be resolved by the Centre and the states jointly," he said at a news conference here.

Railways to launch new projects worth Rs 10,000 cr: Suresh Prabhu

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 19:21

New projects worth over Rs 10,000 cr will be launched and several old projects will be completed by Railways during its ongoing fortnight programme, Union minister Suresh Prabhu said Wednesday.

Cabinet nod for SPV for port-related rail projects funding

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 21:27

With a view to raise financial resources for funding port-related railway projects, government today approved formation of a special purpose vehicle with an initial capital of Rs 500 crore.

Rail Budget 2015: 77 New Railway projects worth Rs 96,182 cr sanctioned

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 13:38

Presenting the Railway Budget 2015-16 in Parliament on Thursday Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu said this budgetary allotment under capital is 84 percent higher than 2014-15.

Govt seeks foreign funds for infra projects worth over $75 bn

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 22:09

Government is seeking overseas investment for infrastructure projects worth over USD 75 billion in sectors like power, roads and railways over the next few years.

Himachal will bear 50 per cent cost of railway expansion: CM

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 20:54

Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh on Thursday said his government would bear 50 per cent cost of the railway expansion projects in the state.

Cabinet nod issue delaying Railway projects, says Roy

Last Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012, 10:17

A number of railway projects were getting delayed as prior permission was needed from the cabinet for commercial utilisation of railway land, Railways Minister Mukul Roy said.

Roy attacks Trivedi, says rail projects delayed

Last Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012, 19:54

Execution of certain big ticket railway projects suffered because of delayed execution during the last nine months, Railways Minister Mukul roy said.

Railways approves 17 projects to ensure smooth input movement

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 23:44

The Railways Wednesday sanctioned 17 projects and identified 28 more to ensure connectivity for facilitating smooth movement of raw materials from mines to ports (first and last mile).