Getting land for infra projects a challenge, says Prabhu

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 20:57

Unlike in China, Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu said in India most of the land is owned by farmers and others.

Suresh Prabhu acknowledges corruption in railways

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 18:46

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday acknowledged existence of corruption at various levels in his ministry and said the government is determined to weed it out through stringent action and putting in place a transparent system.

Rail Min seeks inputs from energy experts to reduce fuel costs

Last Updated: Friday, January 16, 2015, 20:23

Concerned with hefty fuel costs, Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu Friday sought inputs from experts on ways to bring down the national transporter's energy bill by 20-25 percent.

Prabhu launches three trains for Bihar, Bengal

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 18:09

Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu Tuesday flagged off three pairs of weekly express trains - two for West Bengal and one for Bihar - from Anand Vihar station.

Wi-fi service launched at New Delhi railway station

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 20:45

Close to 5 lakh passengers travelling via the New Delhi railway station, the busiest in the country, will now be able to connect to the internet through the wi-fi service, which was launched at the station here on Monday.

Railways needs over $100 billion for transformation: Suresh Prabhu

Last Updated: Saturday, December 6, 2014, 18:21

Railways needs investments of over USD 100 billion in next 3-4 years to transform itself and the government is working on a plan to attract funds including from overseas, Union Minister Suresh Prabhu said Saturday.

Minister stalls Kolkata Metro tariff revision

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 23:51

Hours after Kolkata Metro Railway formally announced that fares would be raised October 18, Minister of State for Railways Adhir Chowdhury stalled the move.

Chargesheet against Adhir Chowdhury in TN activist murder case

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 00:04

Police filed a chargesheet against Union Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in the murder case of a Trinamool Congress activist.

China`s ex-minister sentenced to death for graft

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 11:39

China`s former Railways Minister Liu Zhijun was today given a suspended death sentence by a court here for corruption and abuse of power.

Railway bribery scam: One more arrested, total 9 in custody

Last Updated: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 21:39

CBI arrested one more accused in the Railway bribery scandal involving Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal`s nephew and a board member, taking the total number of those apprehended to nine.

Rail Budget 2013: Hike in rail freight charges expected to have negative impact

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 17:47

The proposed 5.79 percent hike in rail freight charges is expected to have a negative impact on the margins of the cement industry besides, increasing the cost by up to Rs 4 per bag, according to research firm India Ratings.

Rail Budget 2013: Bansal’s family gives 10/10 for Budget

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 17:38

Coming to the rescue of Bansal, his family unanimously supported the minister’s budget and the slew of measures adopted by the Railways for the current year.