Railways Fare

Railways hiked passenger fares with effect from January 1 this year

A fare hike and restructuring proposal have raised afresh the debate over whether this state-owned transport utility is a service or a business

Passenger fare hike does not go far enough

Railways have increased passenger fares by 1 to 4 paisa across various classes. But is that enough for the cash-strapped national transporter ? Listen to this podcast to know more

Raises passenger fares from 1-4 paisa in non-suburban trains

Indian Railways should immediately corporatise its production units and construction wing, segregate its passenger and freight businesses, and restructure the Railway Board

No short-cut to reform in the Indian Railways

Rates applicable to coal, iron and steel, iron ore and raw materials for steel plants

It has also suggested that passengers be offered discounts on trains reaching destinations at inconvenient times