Page 4 - Railway Budget

Bibek Debroy makes case for scrapping separate railway budget

Debroy, however, dismissed reports that a new committee of NITI Aayog has made a similar recommendation

Railway expenses increase 19% on pay, pensions

Seventh Pay Commission to hit spending on infra development

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says her state was deprived in Railway Budget

Banerjee was the Railway minister between 2009 and 2011 during the UPA-2 regime

Railways to hit global markets via rupee bonds to fund capex

This would be the first time, that the Indian Railways will go to the international markets to fund its investment plans

Rail budget may hike passenger fares

The proposal is being considered against the backdrop of a decline in both passenger and freight earnings and the additional burden of Rs 32,000 cr towards implementing the 7th CPC recommendations

A fortnight before Budget, little recovery in Railways' finances

The second of a four-part series on core sector looks at the Indian Railways, which has few positives to show in its finances. Falling passenger volumes continue to dent operations, and the ambitious target of 85 mt additional freight loading during FY16 is unlikely to be met

4 more dedicated corridors for freight soon

Currently, Railways has undertaken Rs 81,459-crore projects to develop 3,342-km track, comprising Eastern and Western DFC

Railway Budget: More public cash eyed as turnaround remains elusive

Officials say raising freight tariffs significantly not on the cards, and a steep rise in passenger fares also unlikely

Saving before budget: Railways cuts down on use of A4 sheets

Information will be shared using Intranet, Internet and e-mail; the move will reduce needless use of paper