Railways Fare

Railways fare hike to compensate barely 5% of Rs 55000 crore losses: Goyal

Railways hiked passenger fares with effect from January 1 this year

Railways' existential dilemma: Fare hike, rejig proposal spark fresh debate

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

Reforming Railways

Passenger fare hike does not go far enough

Train rides get costlier from today: Here's by how much

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

Railways hikes passenger fares after five years, pass holders spared

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

How to transform Indian Railways

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

The private train mirage

No short-cut to reform in the Indian Railways

Railways raises freight rates on key commodities by 8.75% to boost revenue

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

Train travel: Be ready to pay more for lower berth, festive-season ticket

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