Growth Sector India 2026- Public Transportation and Sustainable Mobility

Master Stroke- India GDP in Double digit - Indian Railway Reform, Perform and Reload

Railway Reform-every station should have automatic ticket checker machine gates - like Delhi metro

Railway and Highway Development: Significant investments are being made in railway and highway infrastructure to improve connectivity and reduce logistics costs, thereby enhancing trade and commerce. The National Infrastructure Pipeline outlines these developments, aiming to provide world-class infrastructure to citizens and improve their quality of life.

Barcodedor QR Coded Ticket automatic checker - no more free ticket journey no more Ticket checker required in Stations.

अब रेलवे का रिजर्व टिकटिंग सिस्टम होगा मॉडर्न, दुनिया की बेहतरीन खासियत होंगी शामिल

टिकटिंग के लिए क्यूआर कोड सिस्टम रेलवे स्टेशनों पर भी हवाई अड्डों की भांति क्यूआर कोड वाले संपर्क रहित टिकट (QR code enabled contactless ticketing) देने की योजना है जिन्हें स्टेशन और ट्रेनों पर मोबाइल फोन से स्कैन किया जा सकेगा। हवाई अड्डे की भांति सभी यात्रियों के लिए स्टेशन पर प्रवेश करते ही संपर्क रहित टिकट की जांच करने की प्रक्रिया के लिए नॉर्थ सेंट्रल रेलवे के प्रयागराज जंक्शन स्टेशन पर 1 जून से एक पायलट प्रोजेक्ट शुरू किया गया है।

ref:https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/business/business-news/irctc-e-ticketing-website-to-be-revamped/articleshow/77199177.cms

सैटेलाइट से होगी ट्रेनों की ट्रैकिंग

रेलवे ने भारतीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संस्थान (इसरो) के साथ सहमति पत्र पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं जिसके तहत ट्रेनों की सैटेलाइट द्वारा निगरानी की जा सकेगी। इससे ट्रेनों की लोकेशन और स्पीड के बारे में रियल टाइम डेटा मिलेगा। पहले चरण में 2700 इलेक्ट्रिक लोकोमोटिव और 3800 डीजल लोकोमोटिव पर जीपीएस डेवाइस फिट किए गए हैं। दूसरे चरण में दिसंबर 2021 तक 6000 और लोकोमोटिव को इससे जोड़ दिया जाएगा।

Return on Investment will get in near future

किसी लाइन को बगैर छुए छोटा करना हो तो उसके सामने बड़ी लाइन खिंचनी होती है।

अगर सरकारी रेलवे ढंग से काम नही कर रही तो उसे छुए बगैर उसके सामने प्राइवेट रेलवे ट्रैक की अलग रेलवे चलाए नए रेलवे स्टेशन बनवाए। invite करे कोरिया, सिंगापोर, जापान जर्मनी for FDI जिससे देश मे तरक्की हो GDP बढे और पुराने सरकारी लोगो को भी सुधार का मौका मिले।

आईसीआरटीसी की वेबसाइट आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलीजेंस का इस्तेमाल करके इसे पर्सनलाइज्ड बनाया जाएगा। साथ ही इसे होटल बुकिंग और मील बुकिंग से साथ जोड़ा जाएगा।

Private players to run 500 trains, 750 stations by 2025

Ref: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/private-players-to-run-500-trains-750-stations-by-2025/articleshow/73976391.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23

Ministry of railways has planned for redevelopment of railway stations through Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC), Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA)

India plans to fully electrify rail network in the next 4/5 years

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/india-plans-to-fully-electrify-rail-network-in-the-next-4/5-years/articleshow/73977117.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23

Currently 55% of the railway network uses electricity while the remainder is on diesel. He said solar power generation capacity of 20 GW will be installed by 2030 for railways.

Railways critical for India’s GDP

Indian Railway contributing 8.2% of GDP
Indian Railways is the fourth-largest rail network in the world.
Track length of 115,000 kilometres
Around 8500 Railway stations.
This government-owned-and-operated railway network carried an average of 26 million passengers a day

Revamping of Railway Stations- Railway Mall Concept- (5 Lakhs Caror) Potential lease Income

Potential lease Income for railway for this changes approximate 500000 Caror

(5 Lakhs Caror)

All railway station should be like small mall all facility should be available like movie, food cloth, maybe they can restrict /separate the way to go inside the real rail platform to maintain the security. Government will get a lot for income on lease concept and taxes. Public will get a healthy environment and services.
Modernization of railway platform & stations like metro rail station.
Under its renovation and upgradation plan, the Railways are successful in installing state of the art amenities, which include elevators, a modern passenger announcement system, posh waiting rooms with airport-like entry and exit systems, shopping complexes, and installing about 5 lakh CCTV systems on all major stations.

2000 Caror Potential Income from advertisement to Indian railway

Advertisement on rail coaches, station and all platforms

Advertisement on rail coaches inside & outside. The frame needs to be established.
Advertisement on the railway station and all platforms. Ex. Hotels & tourist places, education, food chain, insurance etc.

रेलवे के 20 इनोवेशन

पीएम मोदी के आह्वान के बाद अब आत्मनिर्भर भारत अभियान को बढ़ावा देने में रेलवे जुटा हुआ है। रेलवे की ओर से कई इनहाउस इनोवेशन किए गए हैं। इसमें सतर्क करने के लिए घंटे से लेकर कोच के अंदर सीसीटीवी जैसे कुल 20 नए इनोवेशन (Railway 20 new innovations) किए गए हैं। इनसे यात्रियों की सुरक्षा बढ़ाई जा सके और उन्हें बेहतर सुविधाएं भी मुहैया कराई जा सकें। इनोवेशन के तहत ही इलाहाबाद रेलवे स्टेशन पर एयर क्वालिटी की जानकारी देने वाला एयर क्वालिटी इक्विपमेंट भी लगाया गया है।

Ref: https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/business/business-news/northern-railway-takes-advantage-of-lockdown/articleshow/77198334.cms

5000 Caror Potential expenses saving by adopting Solar energy as alternative source of energy

Solar Panels to a reduced alternative source of energy and reduce power dependency for saving the government money.

https://qz.com/india/1280526/guwahati-is-indias-first-fully-solar-powered-railway-station/

India now has a railway station that’s fully powered by solar energy

Guwahati Railway station is first in Northeast to run completely on solar power

Railway Launches First Train With Solar Power at Safdarjung Station, New Delhi

5000 Caror Potential Income from telecom , Internet companies to Indian railway via Lease concept.

Increasing the competition in mobile / telecom/internet in each platform of the station, all service provider need to be invited to establish their setup for increasing quality of service in public benefit. Govt. income increase from a lease on these services.
Free internet in railway train & platform.
big companies like JIO, Airtel, google , microsoft, oracle, SAP need to invited for innovative solution.

10000 Caror Potential Income from food chain, Catering service companies to Indian railway via Lease concept or Profit sharing concept.

Increasing the competition in food chain and restaurant inside the platform or railway station- all big food chain supplier need to be invited like Tata, Birla, Reliance, Haldiram, Agarwal sweets, Nestle, Mahindra, Pepsi, IRCTC, many more dedicated Indian companies for India economy growth. To reduce black money all transaction should be barcoded or computerize with pan/tin Number ,barcode or QR code associated in all food corners.
The ratio of food chain corners at least 8-10 per platform.

5000 Caror Potential Income from Tourism to Indian railway via Premium Train for tourist only Lease concept or Profit sharing concept.

To increase the tourist special coach for NRI, outside country people, ticket should be always available.o promote tourist places in train way. International standard should be follow in these coaches.
Special trains for easy to reachable on tourist places, complete package.
Holi places like Varanasi, Haridwar, vashnavdevi , dwarka, maihar, ujjain...many more looking for special dedicated trains and special rules for senior citizen above 55 years.
Tourist places like Tajmahal, Goa, Manali, shimla, masouri, jaipur… many more looking for special trains and extra coaches for gethe neral public .

Potential of 5 Lakhs caror FDI via IPO, Single time Bond

To increase the income for government body they need to launch the IPO for establishing Railway mall, food chain, and alternate 2 extra rail track – one for goods and one for the public interest.

There will be 150 private trains to start

Dedicated freight corridors (DFCs) connecting Delhi and Mumbai, and Delhi and Howrah
The Union cabinet has approved nearly Rs 13,000 crore to upgrade the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Kolkata stretches for trains running at 160 kmph.
IRCTC has announced value additions such as Rs 25 lakh insurance on every ticket, wheelchairs, home pick-up and delivery of luggage, etc. IRCTC can even pick you up from your home and drop you at the station. In Delhi and Lucknow, passengers can also avail accommodation at retiring rooms.
Private operators to manufacture coaches: options — import, buy, get coaches on lease too
Private trains will run by 2023-24
Production units: need more coaches and locomotives fit for 160 kmph
Two PSUs — one for locos and one for coaches.
Railway will ensure interests of railway employees are fully protected

Reference:

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/there-will-be-150-private-trains-to-start-with-railway-board-chairman-vinod-kumar-yadav/articleshow/71237366.cms

Potential opportunity for Indian railway

To increase the opportunity for improvement all platform and trains should be aim for ISO 9001- improvement ideas like station train route LED display, Station advertisement Information Led display (Benchmarking Delhi metro trains)

Benefit:

General public will also get some assurance.

Quality of services will increase.

Tractability of public interest identifies.

Government income will increase

Tractability of income will increase in this food chain area, advertisement,

Public will get better service.

Duplicate brand will reduce.

Unwanted plastic waste reduces.

Better accountability of people traveled each day.

International Tourism will increase.

Holi places each to reachable concept realize.

Railway Reform Initiative - Return on Investment will get in near future

http://vishesh2014.blogspot.in/2014/01/how-can-rail-ministry-or-irctc-reduce.html

1. Railway will play important role in India double-digit GDP growth

2. Scope of FDI- Railway mall conversion from old dead station - for example Patel Nagar Delhi station
3. Scope of FDI in two additional track laying off by the private sector - 1 track for mall Gadi and another tracks for passenger trains. this will bring lots of competition if one is run by private parties/ government

body.

4. Scope of FDI -Trains will be run by a private party like reliance, Mahindra, tata.

5. Scope of FDI and engaging Automobile companies to boost this sector even OEM- Scope for new railway coaches to design and manufacturing will boost made in India also automobile sector vendors they will become new railways vendors.

6. Scope of FDI- New station mall creation and income from lease/renting

7. Scope of Job Market boost- Lots of job opportunity creation due to all these changes

8. Same like flight Rajdhani / Shatabdi run and maintained by the private sector

9. Barcoded Ticket automatic checker - no more free ticket journey

Trolleys availability in railway station as in airports –

government railway earning a source

Scope of E-aadhar as valid Proof in soft in Indian Railway -

Scope of Plastic Free Indian Railway Station - Steel / Glass Bottle

Water quality improvement: Duplicate water brand at bus station and railway station,

Government like the idea – I am thankful for the same but people are too smart they have unjustified prices to fail the concept. Maximum price should be 1 RS Lt. to Implement minimum or plastic free railway in India
May be people running like bisleri / Rail Neel crate handles so that idea will not implement.

Unwanted plastic waste reduces.Quality of service delivery is very important: so only big player

Just like aqua guard establish big filter machine at station they are filling bottle at proposed cost 1/- per letter / per Bottle.

Strong Penalty clause for poor service, for any manipulation
Measurable: Digital display has to be shown for purity of water. RO, UV, Maintenance of Machine, filter replace every and service(Should not be any scope for any corruption)Proposed cost 1/- per letter / per Bottle

Benefit:

·       Employment increase,
·       no more duplicate brand,
·       plastic waste reduces
·       Govt. income Source will increase.
·       Government liability will reduce
·       Responsibility and accountability of maintaining maintenance will increase due to big player
·       Big Player like Bisleri, aqua, pepsi, Cocacola, ...tipical branded companies need to be invited for service , delivery and maintenance
·       Income from carbon credit will increase due to no plastic waste

Scope of FDI in Insurance sector for Policy in Late running Trains and Delays

The issue at Railway/IRCTC
हम अच्छी सेवाओं की पेशकश के लिए रेलवे को सेवा कर का भुगतान करते हैं. ट्रेन देर से चल रहे हैं तो क्यों पेनल्टी क्लॉज लापता है. रेलवे टिकट राशि का 50 गुना 3 घंटे तो देर से अधिक ट्रेन के लिए आईआरसीटीसी द्वारा भुगतान किया जाना चाहिए.
We do pay service tax to railway for offering good services. if train are running late then why does Penalty clause missing. 50 time of railway ticket amount should be paid by IRCTC for train late more than 3 hour.

Scope of Digital India like seat booking in Bookmyshow & Red bull Bus

Transparency Requirement in rail ticket booking system

Available seat should be shown by graphically in railway also and site should be user friendly
Benchmarking example and Ideas

Air line online checking and boarding pass system,

Movie booking book my show site it shows available seat and allow us to choose the seat available.

Volvo bus booking site

4. Need of transparency in rail ticket booking system – available seat should be shown by graphically in railway also ( two great example for the same: air line online checking and boarding pass system, and 2nd one as we book any movie ticket by book my show site it shows available seat and allow us to choose the seat available.

Two great example for the same:

Government Initiative

PMOPG/E/2015/0155173- Senior citizen
Reply by railway:
Ground level kuch bhi Nahi no earmarked फॉर सीनियर सिटीजन सीट
combined quota of six lower berths per coach in Sleeper class and three lower berths per coach in AC 3 tier and AC 2 tier classes has been earmarked for the following category of passengers when travelling alone or in combination of following categories of passengers:- a) Senior Citizens; b) Female passengers aged 45 years and above; and c) Pregnant women. Reservation quota of 1.86% has been earmarked for Senior Citizens. It is practically not possible to graphically display the berth vacancy position.

Social responsibility for Senior citizen
To bring social responsibility for Senior citizen by promoting senior citizen bill, save the seniors
As we know about India is country of culture , supporting family culture and joint family culture , respective senior citizen But due to recent western trend these value missing to re-establish the link government should have to come with new solution
1. Special reservation for senior citizen in railway means at least lower birth confirmation if a person is a senior citizen
2. Surety of reservation if senior citizen traveling in a railway
3. The current system in railway ticket reservation is not perfect intelligent. Most of the time if we choose lower birth ticket required ticket was not booked and money goes in failed transaction. Or if we choose none to at least book the ticket it gives middle or upper birth in railways train. So lower seat reservation quota should be introduced by railway government for the senior citizen, handicap person, pregnant women, and girls like in our metro train. Proper reservation marking should be defined in our new train system.

2. Railways makes due provisions for senior citizens, women

computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) there is a provision to allot lower berths automatically to senior citizens and to female passengers 45 years and above, even if it is not opted for, subject to availability of' accommodation at the lime of booking.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Railways-makes-due-provisions-for-senior-citizens-women/articleshow/19734102.cmsIRCTC introduces Chennai-Allahabad-Kasi-Nepal special AC Tourist Train

http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx?aid=19308&sid=1

E Aadhar soft copy not valid ID proof as per TC. Big drawback in digital India
Looking for answer / government stand
1. E Aadhar soft copy not valid ID proof as per TC. Big drawback in digital India
2. Why does prices are too high for water from machine in railway station – please refer below supporting
3. Penalty on Railways on failure of service delivery late running trains.

Best practice in Indian Railway Station

http://vishesh2014.blogspot.in/2015/01/best-practice-in-indian-railway-station.html

Bench-marking Kanpur railway station -

good thing Kanpur railway has passenger under pass to go to every plate form & to drag material and it is quite helpful for passenger , this kind of best practice should be adopted by every station budge should be assign for this kind of best practice

Best practice by Jabalpur M.P. Railway zone -

Reservation system - digital display hang on every counter , and passenger reservation form have unique no . passenger can go to any counter as mention on display board, means passenger need not to be stand for particular row. it will faster the reservation process- in 15 min passenger will get ticket and no agent , no malpractice will happen, this best practice adopted by many hospitals and banks. this should be implement in every station. budget should have to be assign for this kind of best practice

Government Initiative

नई रेलवे लाइन परियोजना

2021 तक, भारत में कई महत्वपूर्ण रेलवे परियोजनाएं चल रही थीं और कई नई रेलवे लाइनों का निर्माण किया जा रहा था। यहां कुछ मुख्य रेलवे परियोजनाओं का उल्लेख है जो 2021 से पहले जारी थे:

देंदारडून-हरिद्वार मेट्रो लाइन: यह उत्तराखंड के देहरादून से हरिद्वार तक कनेक्ट करने के लिए एक मेट्रो परियोजना है जिसका उद्घाटन 2019 में हुआ था।
बुलंदशहर-कुरुक्षेत्र रेलवे लाइन: यह नई रेलवे लाइन हरियाणा के कुरुक्षेत्र से उत्तर प्रदेश के बुलंदशहर तक जाती है और इसका उद्घाटन 2020 में किया गया था।
कोंकण रेलवे एक्सटेंशन: भारतीय रेलवे ने कोंकण रेलवे को दक्षिण भारत के क्षेत्रों में बढ़ाया, और कुछ नई लाइनें और स्टेशन 2021 तक विकसित की गई थीं।
बुलेट ट्रेन परियोजना: "वन नेशन वन टेक्स" नामक परियोजना के तहत, भारत सरकार ने बुलेट ट्रेनों की योजना बनाई थी, जिसमें दिल्ली-मुंबई और दिल्ली-कोलकाता के बीच हाई-स्पीड ट्रेन की बनाई जाने की योजना बनाई गई थी।
सर्दर पटेल रूपी सरोवर (स्टैच्यू ऑफ यूनिटी): गुजरात के वडोदरा में सरदार पटेल के नाम पर एक विशाल प्रतिमा और स्टैच्यू ऑफ यूनिटी बनाने के लिए एक प्रोजेक्ट चल रहा था और इसका उद्घाटन 2018 में हुआ था।
बिल्कुल इलाके के विकास के लिए नई रेलवे लाइनें: भारत सरकार ने गुजरात की अहमदाबाद-मुंबई, दिल्ली-मुंबई, और अन्य कई इलाकों के विकास के लिए नई रेलवे लाइनों की योजना बनाई थी।

प्रधानमंत्री 1850 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक की रेल परियोजनाएं राष्ट्र को समर्पित करेंगे। इनमें कटनी-विजयसोटा (102 किलोमीटर) और मारवासग्राम-सिंगरौली (78.50 किलोमीटर) को जोड़ने वाली रेल लाइन का दोहरीकरण शामिल है। ये दोनों परियोजनाएं कटनी-सिंगरौली खंड को जोड़ने वाली रेल लाइन के दोहरीकरण की परियोजना का हिस्सा हैं। इन परियोजनाओं से मध्य प्रदेश में रेल बुनियादी ढांचे में सुधार होगा जिससे राज्य में व्यापार और पर्यटन को लाभ होगा।

PM GatiShakti -Infrastructure projects- Railway

The Ministry of Railways proposed a project for city logistics. The project was for Kanpur Anwarganj – Mandhana elevated railway track. It is a City specific project as it will increase line capacity utilization for railways and improve city logistics in the region. The project is located in the heart of Kanpur city wherein 16 Level Crossing (LC) are located in 16 Km stretch with GT road running parallel to this track. On both sides of the railway track there are important components such as universities, medical college, cardiology centre, cancer centre, good shed, consumption centres, warehouses, agricultural components, among others. Eventually, it leads to traffic jams and an increase in waiting time of trains, and vehicles. After the construction of this track rail logistics will improve by 4.2 MTPA. It will improve the container traffic in the region and result in saving of around Rs. 0.0021 Cr of fuel and Rs. 0.0026 Cr of emission. The present road traffic will also improve by 25% significantly improving industrial production and consumption. The Land released after dismantling of old track will be utilized for E-bus dedicated corridor and other commercial activities. Moreover, a skywalk connectivity through two metro stations will also be provided through this railway track. This project will improve the socio-economic status in the region with its holistic approach.

Further, a project by the Ministry of Railways for construction of Rail Bridge across river Ganga in connection with the new railway line connecting Vikramshila – Katareah railway station on East central railway in Bihar State was examined by the NPG. The project is about 40 KM from Bhagalpur alongside a stream on river Ganges. This is a critical infrastructure project as it will provide seamless freight flow movement after the completion. This project will provide connectivity to economic nodes of food grains, movement of cement to north Bihar and North east region, Eastern coal field, increase in stone chips boulders and other quarry products to 5 rakes a day.

Another project proposal was examined for doubling of Ajmer – Chittaurgarh railway line of 178.28 Km. This project will predominantly serve the industrial & tribal belt i.e., Ajmer, Bhilwara and Chittaurgarh districts of Rajasthan. The region has many religious, tourist and historic places in the project area i.e., Pushkar, Ajmer, Chittaurgarh & Udaipur. The project section also serves important food grain unloading stations like Ranapratapnagar Fertilizers loading stations viz. Debari (DRB), Cement/Clinker loading stations, Zinc mines, Spinning mills & textile hub and major defence establishment of Nasirabad. By doubling the line this project will improve 18.95% passengers time and save approximately 40-45 mins of travel time. It will provide multimodal connectivity and increase logistics efficiency in the region.

Revamping of Railway Stations- Railway Mall Concept- (5 Lakhs Caror) Potential lease Income

Objective is to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision, provide a market for local/indigenous products, and create additional income opportunities for the marginalised sections of society

Ministry of Railways has launched ‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) scheme over Indian Railways with objectives to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision of the Government of India, provide a market for local/indigenous products and create additional income opportunities for the marginalised sections of society. Under the scheme, OSOP outlets at railway stations are allotted for showcasing, selling and giving high visibility to indigenous /local products. Allotment is done to all applicants on a rotation basis who meet objectives of the scheme. The pilot of the scheme was started on 25.03.2022 and presently 535 stations are covered with 572 OSOP outlets. Product categories, under this scheme, include the following:

Handicrafts/ Artefacts
Textiles and Handlooms
Traditional Garments
Local agricultural produce/ Processed/semi processed foods.

सैटेलाइट से होगी ट्रेनों की ट्रैकिंग, टिकटिंग के लिए क्यूआर कोड सिस्टम

आजादी के अमृत महोत्सव के 75 सप्ताह में, 75 वंदे भारत ट्रेनें देश के हर कोने को जोड़ेंगी।- प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र दामोदर दास मोदी

Railway Infrastructure Budget 2021-22 Rs. 1,10,055 crore for Railways of which Rs. 1,07,100 crore is for capital expenditure National Rail Plan for India (2030): to create a ‘future ready’ Railway system by 2030 100% electrification of Broad-Gauge routes to be completed by December, 2023 Broad Gauge Route Kilometers (RKM) electrification to reach 46,000 RKM, i.e. 72% by end of 2021 Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) and Eastern DFC to be commissioned by June 2022, to bring down the logistic costs – enabling Make in India strategy Additional initiatives proposed: The Sonnagar-Gomoh Section (263.7 km) of Eastern DFC to be taken up in PPP mode in 2021-22 Future dedicated freight corridor projects – East Coast corridor from Kharagpur to Vijayawada East-West Corridor from Bhusaval to Kharagpur to Dankuni North-South corridor from Itarsi to Vijayawada Measures for passenger convenience and safety: Aesthetically designed Vista Dome LHB coach on tourist routes for better travel High density network and highly utilized network routes to have an indigenously developed automatic train protection system, eliminating train collision due to human error'डेडिकेटेड फ्रेट कॉरिडोर (DFC)'- राज्य में निवेश को आकर्षित करने की संभावना

योजना करीब 81 हजार करोड़ रुपये की है

रेलवे बोर्ड के अध्यक्ष वी के यादव के अनुसार वर्तमान में दो डेडिकेटेड फ्रेट कॉरिडोर निर्माणाधीन है- पश्चिमी डेडिकेटेड फ्रेट कॉरिडोर (डब्ल्यूडीएफसी) जो उत्तर प्रदेश से मुंबई तक और पूर्वी डेडिकेटेड फ्रेट कॉरिडोर (ईडीएफसी) जो पंजाब के लुधियाना से पश्चिम बंगाल के दानकुनी तक है और इन कॉरिडोर का काम दिसम्बर 2021 तक पूरा किया जाना था

उत्तर प्रदेश में डीएफसी का दायरा एक हजार किलोमीटर से अधिक है।

पूर्वी डीएफसी का 236 किलोमीटर दायरा गया, औरंगाबाद, कैमूर और रोहतास जिलों से होकर गुजर रहा है

Scope of FDI in Bringing Big Food Chains in Railway stations

Food quality framework in bus stop and railway Station. Modernization of railway station & rail trains.

Increase employment by improving food quality in bus stop and railway Station.

Railway Negative Point or Area of Improvement

Railway- Should public sector railway services be privatized?

https://vishesh2014.blogspot.com/2015/04/malpractice-by-irctc-while-cancel-train.html

रेल बिक गया, बिक गया ONGC, बिका SAIL GAIL और बिका LIC. #GalwanValley दिया दान में, कोई बड़ा नहीं साहब से महारथी. #Stop_Railway_Privatization

Don’t pay taxes if government fails to curb corruption: HC

बड़ा गर्व होता था Indian Railway लिखा देखकर लेकिन ऐसी क्या नोबत आ गयी 70 साल बाद जो ये Railway अडानी ओर अम्बानी का होता जा रहा है

बड़ा गर्व होता था indian Railway लिखा देखकर लेकिन ऐसी क्या नोबत आ गयी 70 साल बाद जो ये Railway अडानी ओर अम्बानी का होता जा रहा है pic.twitter.com/h2u1biU7wA
— प्रियंका झिरवाल (@priyankajhirwal) September 28, 2020

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INDIAN Railway malpractice & corruption

भारत सरकार इंडियन रेलवे का चोरो की तरह अपनी गलतिया छुपाने का सच। एक तो इंडियन रेलवे टाइम से सर्विस देने में fail हुई। ऊपर से गलत नियम दिखा कर भारत को आम जनता को ठगने की कोशिश कर ३ घंटे से ज्यादा लेट चलने वाली ट्रैन के पैसे जनता को न लोटा कर फाइनेंसियल करप्शन की शुरुआत की गई। इन सब से जनता का विश्वास भारत सरकार की छवि, इंडियन रेलवे द्वारा की जा रही इस शर्मसार हरकत से शर्मशार हुई और जनता का विश्वास भारत सरकार से उठता हुआ है।

महामहि राष्ट्पति महोदय और प्राइम मिनिस्टर ऑफ़ इंडिया से अनुरोध है की रेलवे पर ख़राब सर्विस के लिए टिकट AMOUNT का १००० गुना जुरमाना लगा जनता को वापस दिया जाए और इंडियन रेलवे की accountability भी निश्चित हो.

Rail Budget - Sarkar Ki Mansha- and transparency Indian Railway Service delivery commitment ; Penalty Clause Missing

Time bonded delivery commitment required

हम अच्छी सेवाओं की पेशकश के लिए रेलवे को सेवा कर का भुगतान करते हैं. ट्रेन देर से चल रहे हैं तो क्यों पेनल्टी क्लॉज लापता है. रेलवे टिकट राशि का 10 गुना 3 घंटे तो देर से अधिक ट्रेन के लिए आईआरसीटीसी द्वारा भुगतान किया जाना चाहिए.

We do pay service tax to railway for offering good services. if train are running late then why does Penalty clause missing . 10 time of railway ticket amount should be paid by IRCTC or Railministry or railway board for train late more than 3 hour.

Title: Indian Railways: A Key Contributor to GDP and the Revamping of Railway Stations

Introduction: Indian Railways holds a significant position in the country's economy, serving as a lifeline for transportation and contributing significantly to GDP growth. With its vast network and millions of passengers and freight transported daily, Indian Railways plays a crucial role in connecting people, goods, and services across the length and breadth of the nation. Additionally, the ongoing efforts to revamp railway stations across the country are aimed at modernizing infrastructure, enhancing passenger experience, and promoting tourism. This article explores the role of Indian Railways in contributing to the GDP and the ongoing efforts to revamp railway stations.

Indian Railways: A Backbone of the Economy: Indian Railways is one of the largest rail networks in the world, covering over 67,000 kilometers of track and connecting nearly every corner of the country. It operates thousands of trains daily, carrying millions of passengers and tons of freight. The Indian Railways network comprises passenger trains, freight trains, suburban trains, and luxury tourist trains, catering to diverse transportation needs.

Contribution to GDP: Indian Railways plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and development in India. Its contribution to the GDP is significant, with estimates suggesting that it contributes around 1.5% to 2% directly and around 6% to 8.2% indirectly to the country's GDP. The railway sector's contribution to GDP includes revenue from passenger and freight services, as well as its role in facilitating trade, commerce, and industrial development across the country.

Revenue Generation and Employment: Indian Railways is a major revenue generator for the government, contributing billions of rupees annually. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, freight charges, advertising, and other ancillary services. Moreover, Indian Railways is one of the largest employers in the world, providing direct and indirect employment to millions of people across various sectors, including operations, maintenance, manufacturing, and services.

Revamping of Railway Stations: Recognizing the need to modernize infrastructure and enhance passenger experience, the Indian government has launched several initiatives to revamp railway stations across the country. The aim is to transform railway stations into world-class transportation hubs with modern amenities, improved facilities, and enhanced aesthetics. The revamping of railway stations is being undertaken as part of the larger goal of modernizing Indian Railways and promoting tourism.

Key Initiatives under the Station Redevelopment Program:

1. Station Beautification and Modernization:

Aesthetic Upgradation: Renovation of railway stations to improve aesthetics, including façade improvement, landscaping, and installation of artwork and murals.
Modern Amenities: Provision of modern amenities such as escalators, elevators, Wi-Fi connectivity, waiting lounges, and restrooms for passengers.
Improved Signage: Installation of clear and informative signage to guide passengers within the station premises.

2. Infrastructure Development:

New Terminals and Platforms: Construction of new terminals and platforms to accommodate increasing passenger and train traffic.
Foot Overbridges and Subways: Construction of foot overbridges, subways, and skywalks to enhance passenger safety and convenience.
Parking Facilities: Provision of adequate parking facilities for passengers and visitors.

3. Commercial Development:

Retail Outlets: Introduction of retail outlets, food courts, and stalls offering a variety of food and beverage options, retail products, and services.
Commercial Spaces: Development of commercial spaces for lease or rent to generate additional revenue for Indian Railways.
Advertising Opportunities: Utilization of station premises for advertising and branding activities to generate non-fare revenue.

4. Heritage and Cultural Preservation:

Heritage Conservation: Restoration and preservation of heritage structures, monuments, and artifacts within and around railway stations.
Cultural Events: Organizing cultural events, exhibitions, and heritage walks to showcase the rich cultural heritage associated with railway stations.

5. Green Initiatives:

Energy Efficiency: Adoption of energy-efficient lighting systems, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting systems to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability.
Green Spaces: Creation of green spaces, gardens, and parks within railway station premises to enhance the environment and promote biodiversity.

Benefits of Revamped Railway Stations: The revamping of railway stations is expected to bring several benefits, including:

Enhanced Passenger Experience: Improved facilities, amenities, and aesthetics will enhance the overall passenger experience.
Boost to Tourism: Modern and attractive railway stations will promote tourism and attract more visitors to the region.
Revenue Generation: Commercial development and advertising opportunities will generate additional revenue for Indian Railways.
Employment Generation: Construction and maintenance activities associated with station redevelopment will create employment opportunities.

Case Studies: Several railway stations across India have undergone significant transformation under the station redevelopment program. Some notable examples include:

New Delhi Railway Station: Renovation and modernization of New Delhi Railway Station with improved facilities, aesthetics, and passenger amenities.
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus: Restoration and conservation of heritage structures and monuments at Mumbai CSMT, along with modernization and infrastructure development.
Bengaluru City Railway Station: Redevelopment of Bengaluru City Railway Station with new terminals, platforms, and modern amenities.

Challenges and the Way Forward: While the revamping of railway stations presents immense opportunities, it also comes with its set of challenges, including:

Funding and Financing: Mobilizing adequate funds for station redevelopment projects.
Timely Execution: Ensuring timely execution of projects to minimize disruptions to passenger services.
Public-Private Partnership: Leveraging private sector participation through PPP models for financing and execution.
Sustainability: Ensuring sustainability and maintenance of revamped railway stations over the long term.

Conclusion: The revamping of railway stations is a significant step towards modernizing Indian Railways and enhancing the overall passenger experience. By transforming railway stations into world-class transportation hubs with modern amenities, improved facilities, and enhanced aesthetics, Indian Railways aims to promote tourism, generate additional revenue, and contribute to economic growth and development. With continued investment, innovation, and public-private collaboration, Indian Railways can achieve its goal of providing a safe, comfortable, and memorable travel experience for passengers across the country.

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