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Passenger rail corridors on Delhi-Mumbai leg may foster private trains

On these routes, the train speed would also be increased to above 160 kilometers per hour

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Shine Jacob New Delhi
In an effort that may clear the decks for bringing in private-run trains in the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah stretches, Indian Railways is introducing the concept of dedicated passenger corridors in the country. On these routes, the train speed would also be increased to above 160 kilometers per hour (kmph) over the next four or five years by revamping the entire signaling, tracks and fencing.

Also as a safety measure, Railways has lined up a plan to eliminate all the manned level crossings. All unmanned level crossings were eliminated during the last financial year. A draft Cabinet note has also been

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