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Why railway station redevelopment projects do not attract private players

After 15 years of unsuccessfully trying to attract the private sector, the public sector seems to have taken the lead in developing the mega-programme

Railways made Rs 139 cr selling platform tickets in FY19: Govt to Lok sabha

Replying to a query in Lok Sabha, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said Rs 230.47 crore were earned from advertisements and shops including those on the platforms in 2018-19.

Railways to outsource onboard services, no large-scale privatisation plans

In reply to a query in the Rajya Sabha, the ministry said that while private players will be allowed to run trains, the responsibility of its safety lay with the railways.

JKB Infra joins hands with French firm SNCF to revamp railways stations

It is a landmark project to redevelop, reconstruct and renovate India's major railway stations to surpass world-class standards and focuses on key stations to positively impact 100 cities

Tejas Express rides its way to Rs 7 million profit till October: Report

The train has run with an average occupancy of 80-85 per cent since it began operations on October 5, the sources said

Linear infra companies eye road deals as railway, power projects dry up

Currently, linear infra companies participate in highway construction and their share in the overall road construction mix is 25 per cent

Indian Railways completes recruitment exercise for 127,000 vacancies

Two recruitment notifications -- one for Assistant Loco Pilots and technician and the other for Level-I (erstwhile group D) posts -- were released in 2018

Johnson Lifts eyes 12% growth on high government orders this fiscal

The business in the government sector is primarily driven by projects in railways, metro stations, smart cities and airports

Railways launches OTP-based refund for tickets booked via authorised agents

This system will be applicable only to the e-tickets booked through its authorised agents

Slowdown takes a Rs 4,000 crore toll on Indian Railways' earnings

The RTI revealed railways earned a revenue of Rs 13,398.92 crore from passenger fares in April-June quarter which dipped to Rs 13,243.81 crore in the July-September quarter

Indian Railways to turn 200 colonial-style carriages into 10 tourist trains

Conceived initially as inspection cars to be exclusively used by railway officials to visit far flung areas, these saloons comprise of two bedrooms, a lounge, a pantry, a toilet and a kitchen

Railways to implement Rs 18,000-crore project to run trains at 160 kmph

Once the project begins, it will take at least four years to complete, he said after inaugurating the International Rail Conference-2019 and the 13th International Railway Equipment Exhibition

RITES surges 19% in 1 week on Rs 160 crore order win from Sri Lanka

The company has signed contract with Sri Lanka government for supply of two additional fully air-conditioned Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train sets.

Best of BS Opinion: Changing thinking at Railways, competition regulator

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Govt approves 78-day wages as productivity bonus to railway employees

This is for the sixth consecutive year that productivity linked bonus is being given to railway employees

Rail coach making gets a hand from robots; MCF beats expectations

MCF and its design consultant Ircon have drawn a roadmap to transform the Raebareli unit into the world's largest coach factory

Railways defers 15% freight surcharge, ups number of rakes for auto sector

For the beleaguered auto sector, which is looking to cut costs, the railways has decided to offer more rakes for the transportation of automobiles

Last-minute travellers help railways earn Rs 25,000 cr in last 4 years: RTI

The national transporter earned Rs 21,530 crore from Tatkal quota tickets and an additional Rs 3,862 crore from Tatkal Premium tickets between 2016 and 2019

All railway units to enforce ban on single-use plastic material from Oct 2

All vendors and staff across Indian Railways are to be encouraged to use reusable bags to reduce plastic footprint

Railway project to link Kashmir with rest of India put on fast track

The project is now being directly monitored by the Prime Minister's Office for its faster completion