The Railway Budget will signal the direction of long-term reforms needed to revamp the world’s fourth-largest rail network said Railway Minister, Suresh Prabhu. He also announce that ” Despite Railway is passing through hard times we have tried our best to fulfil people’s aspirations and expectation (in the budget) “.
09:39 AM – Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu along with his team giving final touches to the Railway Budget 2015-16.
10:09 AM – Copies of Rail Budget 2015 being brought to Parliament.
11:00 AM – Railway minister Suresh Prabhu leaves for Parliament to present his maiden Rail Budeget.
11:17 AM – Suresh Prabhu reaches Rail Bhawan
11:30 AM – Railway minister leaves for Parliament
11:35 AM – Railway minister Suresh Prabhu arrives in Parliament to present Rail Budget 2015
12:10 PM – Railway minister Suresh Prabhu begins his budget presentation.
12:12 PM – I thank PM Modi for infusing all Indians with a sense of pride and dream of prosperous nation: Suresh Prabhu
12:16 PM – 492 section of Indian Railway-running at a capacity of more than 100%: Prabhu
12:16 PM – 492 section of IR — running at a capacity of more than 100%; 228 running between 80-100%
In his speech he added : In next 5 years, our aim is to increase existing capacity for high density networks. Our goal is to make Rail a safer means of travel. 20,000 suggestions received to improve Railways. Railways will continue to be precious national asset and will continue to serve common man.
12:29 PM – No increase in passenger fares, Suresh Prabhu says
12:30 PM – 17000 more toilets to be replaced by bio-toilets
12:30 PM – Increase number of mechanised laundry, an All India 24-7 helpline number will become operational.
12:33 PM – Operation 5 minutes to ensure that a passenger travelling unreserved can purchase a ticket within 5 minutes.
12:35 PM – SMS alert services for passengers to inform them about arrival and departure of trains.
12:41 PM – 24 to 26 coaches in certain identified trains, more general class coaches, ladders to be replaced.
12:42PM -Modern facilities for disabled citizens, senior citizens, patients through IRCTC.
12:43PM – 67% more funds allotted for passenger amenities.
12:44PM -Train sets saving 20% journey time, similar to bullet trains to be introduced.
12:45PM -Satellite railway terminals in major cities – 10 select stations.
12:48PM – In 400 stations wi-fi facility will be provided.
12:50PM – Private freight terminals reviewing of WLS, SFTO, PFT schemes under process; automatic freight rebate system launched and to be expanded.
12:51PM – 1330% increase in railway electrification over previous year.
12:52M – By 2019, the proposed investment in Railways would be in tune of Rs 856021 crore.
12:53PM – Advance reservation period increased to 120 days.
12:54PM -Speed will be increased, so Delhi-Kolkata journey can now be done overnight.
12:56PM – Speedier Railway- 9 hi-speed corridors, high speed trains, Make in India opportunities.
12:57PM – Travel between Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Kolkata to be an overnight journey.
12:58PM – For safety of women, cameras will be provided in selected mainline coaches and ladies compartments.
12:59PM – Toll free number 182 created for security related complaints: Railway minister.
01:10PM – Rs 2000 crore for Coastal Connectivity Program.
01:10PM – Coastal connectivity programme will be launched this year.
01:11PM – You can now book your rail meal from a food chain online.
01:12PM – Safety is of paramount importance. Loss of human life is too heavy a price to pay.
01:13PM – 1000MV Solar plants to be set-up by developers at own cost.
01:14PM – ‘Request MPs to use part to MPLAD funds to improve facilities.
01:15PM – Railway to move to paperless ticketing, to introduce hand held device for TTEs.
01:17PM – IRCTC will establish a Gandhi circuit to promote tourism.
01:25PM – WiFi will be provided at all B category stations.
Finally we have Rail budget for forth coming session 2015-16 and Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu ended his budget presentation. But it is very bad that no new trains are announced in Rail Budget.
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