New Railway Projects Zone-wise details of Preliminary Engineering cum Traffic Surveys (PETS) conducted during the Five Year Plan Period 2012-17 for new line projects are as tabulated below:- Out of the above, 3 Nos. new line projects have been sanctioned. Reconnaissance / Preliminary Engineering cum Traffic Survey is pre-requisite for consideration of any new investment … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
Facilities at Railway Stations
Facilities at Railway Stations Improvement to Passenger amenities on Indian Railways (IR) is a continuous process. Present day passengers expect visible and qualitative improvement in public utilities and amenities provided at the Stations. With a view to meeting the expectations of the passengers, Indian Railways is making all out effort to provide improved facilities at the … [Read more...]
Rail Development Authority
Rail Development Authority (RDA) Government has approved formation of a Rail Development Authority (RDA) comprising Chairman and three Members. The objective underlying RDA is to get expert advice/make informed decision on : (i) Pricing of services commensurate with costs. (ii) Suggest measures for enhancement of Non Fare Revenue. (iii) Protection of consumer interests, by … [Read more...]
Information About : Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendras (YTSK)
Information About : Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendras (YTSK) As on date, approximately 188 Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendras (YTSK) are functioning in Indian Railways. With a view to expanding the facilities for issue of tickets (both reserved and unreserved), Ministry of Railways have allowed public private partnership in establishment and operation of computerised Passenger … [Read more...]
Railways Inaugurates Sindhudurg leg of the Science Express today
Minister of Railways Inaugurates Sindhudurg leg of the Science Express today The IX Phase of the prestigious Science Express exhibition train which is on a Nationwide tour since 17 February 2017 reached Sindhudurg in Maharashtra today i.e. 17 July 2017. This phase of train is being referred as ‘Science Express Climate Action Special (SECAS)’ highlighting the global challenge … [Read more...]