Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said in the Rajya Sabha on Monday (March 17) that the passenger fare of Indian Railways is much lower than not only in neighboring countries, but also in Western countries. He said that the train journey in India is economical and accessible as compared to Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
During the discussion in the upper house on railway works, he said that the rail fare in western countries is 10-15% higher than India, but Indian Railways is committed to providing safe and quality travel facilities at a low price.
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Benefits of electrification and modernization in railway
The minister said that energy expenditure in Indian Railways has been stable, while passenger number and freight transportation have increased significantly. In addition, exports of locomotives built in Madhaura, Bihar will start soon, which will financially strengthen the Indian Railways.
Praise of changes in railway – BJP MPs response
BJP MPs appreciated on modernization of railway
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs appreciated the modernization and development of Indian Railways in the last 10 years. He said that today many railway stations of the country have been equipped with facilities like airports.
BJP MP Sanjay Seth said that at one time the railways were made a means of earning money, in which security, maintenance and corruption in the job were at its peak. But after the arrival of the Narendra Modi government in 2014, there was a historic change in the railway and it has become the fourth largest railway network in the world.
Vande India and Bullet Train emphasis
- Currently 136 Vande Bharat trains are operating.
- The bullet train project is also going to be completed soon.
- Research on hydrogen -powered trains is also going on.
Demand to complete railway projects soon
AIADMK concerned over Tamil Nadu’s pending railway projects
AIADMK MP M Thumbi Durai said that many railway projects in Tamil Nadu have been pending for years, which must be completed as soon as possible. He demanded to increase the safety of passengers, especially women in trains, especially women and suggested that every compartment should have TTRs and security personnel at night.
Discussion about railway budget and security
Railway budget increased four times
BJP MP Narhari Amin said that the railway budget has increased four times in the last 10 years. He told that:
- More than 34,000 km of new railway line was laid, which is more than the total railway network of Germany.
- More than 45,000 km railway tracks were electrified.
- Metro train services were started in 12 cities.
