Himachal BJP leaders hailed the Railway budget for 2016-17and said that "status quo" in passenger and freight charges would help in controlling inflation and give relief to passengers.
Leader of the opposition in Vidhan Sabha, P K Dhumal said that the stability in prices would ensure growth in economy and increased budget allocations for projects in Himachal Pradesh would facilitate their early completion.
He said that Rs 100 crore have been allocated for Nangal-Talwara Railway line which was highest ever compared to allocation of Rs 128 crore from 2008-09 to 2013-14
The total allocation for Bhanupalli Bilaspur Railway Line for five years from 2008-09 to 2014-15 was Rs 148 crore whereas the allocation for 2015-16 alone was Rs 100 crore and this time too an allocation Rs 166 crore has been made.
In addition, an allocation of Rs 80 crore has been made for Chandigarh-Baddi Railway line, he said.
