Budget 2015 News - Page 7

From Arnab's 'shoutabdi express' to Dhoni's 'I won't let you express': #CelebTrains go viral

Ever since the Union Railway Minister announced the new rail budget #CelebTrains has gone viral on Twitter, and has become the top trending topic in India.

Technology-enabled traveller-centric Railway Budget: Ashok Chandak, IESA

We believe the steps outlined by the Railway Minister will motivate to the electronics industry and bring cheers to the travellers through technology integration.

Highlights: How quality of your train journey will improve post rail budget

Station redevelopment policy to be revamped and processes simplified by inviting open bids; present stations be available for development on “as is where is” basis, to exploit the space and air rights on concession basis

Unhappy Shiv Sena says 'completely dissatisfied' with Prabhu's Rail Budget

Despite a patch-up post Maharashtra Assembly polls, Shiv Sena has been taking a stance against BJP on several issues, including the Land Acquisition Bill, reflecting the unease in ties.

Passengers spared but freight rates hiked in Prabhu's maiden rail budget

Even though Prabhu made no mention of any revision in freight tariff in his speech, as has been the norm in the past, the minister, nevertheless, revised it upward between 2.1 percent and 10 percent, not sparing even commodities like grain, pulses, urea and coal.

Railways to mobilise Rs 17,655 cr from borrowing in 2015-16

The market borrowing as per the revised estimate by these two companies during the current fiscal was pegged at Rs 12,045 crore from markets, according to the Railway Budget for 2015-16, which was tabled by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in Parliament today.

Rail Budget: No new trains or fare hike but railways is getting more investment

India will increase investment in its overloaded railway network to Rs 8.5 lakh crore ($137 billion) over the next five years, the government said on Thursday, promising to modernise existing tracks and introduce faster trains.

Rail Budget Budget 2015: Prabhu refrains from announcing new trains

Prabhu said more berths would be made available with the increase in number of coaches to meet the growing demand for confirmed seats on trains.

On-board entertainment in Shatabdi to CCTV cameras: What you got out of Rail Budget 2015

The Railways will also take up a project for introducing on-board entertainment on select Shatabdi trains while an “SMS Alert” service to inform passengers in advance of the updated arrival/departure time of trains at starting or destination stations will also be started soon

'Atulya Bharat ke liye atulya rail': Key highlights of Suresh Prabhu's Railway Budget 2015

Among the slew of measures that Suresh Prabhu announced were nine more high-speed trains, faster speed of existing trains, Wi-Fi in 400 stations and user-friendly ladders to mount upper berths. Here are the key highlights of the Railway Budget 2015.

What Mumbai gets from Rail Budget 2015: MUTP III, airconditioned train

The third phase of MUTP was reportedly to have begun as far back as 2011 but has been stuck in red tape so far.

Watershed moment for Indian Railways: What PM Modi thought of Prabhu's budget

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised his government's rail budget, commending Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu for marking a pradigm shift from the usual announcement of new trains and coach factories to actual reform measures and a larger focus on technology upgradation.

Rail Budget: Digitised mapping, official accountability to tackle land encroachment

Encroachment has always been a major issue as the public sector behemoth often gets embroiled in battles with the public while implementing new projects due to land -related troubles.

Full text: Suresh Prabhu presents Rail Budget 2015, focuses on 4 goals for growth

Here is the full text of the Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's speech in which he presented the Rail Budget 2015-16.

Rail Budget 2015: 24x7 helpline number for passengers to complain on real-time basis

While introducing the Railway Budget in Lok Sabha, Railway Minister stressed that safety, passenger satisfaction and better amenities will be a priority for the government.

Rail Budget: Prabhu proposes Malaviya Chair for railway technology at IIT (BHU)

Presenting the Railway Budget, the minister said that every dynamic and thriving organisation needs to innovate and re-invent its practices.

Rail budget 2015: Now book your train tickets 120 days in advance

In order to make travel on the Indian Railways a happy experience, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today introduced a slew of measures while presenting his maiden Rail Budget in the Lok Sabha. Chief among these measures were addressing the problem of unreserved seats and ensuring that tickets can now be booked 120 days in advance as opposed to the current 60-day window.

Rail Budget 2015: Delhi-Kolkata, Delhi-Mumbai trains to complete journey overnight

The speed of nine railway corridors will be increased from existing 110 and 130 kmph to 160 and 200 kmph respectively so that inter-metro journeys like Delhi-Kolkata and Delhi-Mumbai can be done overnight.

Rail Budget 2015: Suresh Prabhu woos commuters, promises better food, AC trains and no fare hike

In his maiden Budget as railway minister, Prabhu has not only looked upon improving the physical facilities available to passengers but also promised to better the digital interface to make it more customer-friendly.

Rail stocks fall as much as 6% ahead of budget

Two companies — Kalindee Rail Nirman and Stone India — however defied the broader market trend and settled in the positive territory with gains of 1.15 percent and 0.59 percent respectively.

Best efforts made to fulfill people's aspirations, says Prabhu

There were demands for new trains, rail lines and projects from various section of the society including MPs and state governments.

Budget 2015 should ease processes with respect to taxation, says Sunil Kanoria of Srei Infrastructure Finance

Kanoria wants more simplifications and easing of the processes with respect to taxation issues.

Rail Budget: Dear Suresh Prabhu, big ideas fine but take care of these small needs first

You will make promises reflecting your plan for the railways, which may or may not fit the financial resources you have. If your vision includes making the rickety railways a modern facility, go ahead by all means and find the money for it from many sources.

Stock market to remain volatile ahead of Budget, say experts

Stock market is expected to remain volatile during the week due to key events such as presentation of economic survey and General Budget, say experts.

Rail Budget 2015: Here are the slew of green initiatives Suresh Prabhu is keen on

Besides an elaborate exercise of water conservation including setting up of water recycling plants will also be announced by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in his maiden budget address in the Lok Sabha on February 26.

'Budget 2015 has to be about action on the ground'

Sanchit Vir Gogia, Chief Analyst, Greyhound Research says that announcements made in Budget 2014 have remained mere aspirations.