Prabhu ends rail Budget journey with many firsts

Here is a fact check on key highlights of Suresh Prabhu's railway Budget from last year

With the merger of the railway Budget with the general Budget, Suresh Prabhu has become part of history as the last railway minister to present a Budget. 

Considered to be the most dynamic minister in the Narendra Modi-led government, Prabhu’s stint is unique because there were no announcements of a long list of new trains or new railway lines last year. In terms of revolutionising rail travel in India, Prabhu was successful in introducing high-speed trains and Wi-Fi services at stations and the year saw a revival in passenger traffic. Here is a fact check on key highlights of Prabhu's Budget. 

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