The railways have long prided themselves on being the economic backbone of the country. There was a time when a railway strike could cripple the economy in no time, for it would cause shortages of foodgrain, diesel and other essentials; today, in a transportation picture that has changed dramatically, it is the railways that look crippled. Their business model is broken, and re-inventing it will need bold departures in thinking, not to speak of a tonne of money and loads of time. All three may be in short supply.
How did we get here? The short answer is that
How did we get here? The short answer is that
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