railway modernization

Doubling Gondia-Balharshah rail stretch: Center announces Rs 4,819 crore investment to transform Maharashtra’s railway infrastructure | India News – The Times of India

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Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced a “transformative project” to double the Gondia-Balharshah railway stretch in Maharashtra. The 240-kilometre line will be upgraded at an estimated cost of Rs 4,819 crore.“This project will play a pivotal role in enhancing passenger and freight connectivity between northern and southern India… Aspirational districts in the region will…

Railway Budget 2025: How Indian Railways can improve its operating ratio & how India’s rail network compares to China – The Times of India

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Indian Railways’ revenue primarily comes from passenger fares, freight charges, and other non-fare sources. By Shailesh Agarwal, Partner – Risk consulting, EY IndiaRailway Budget 2025 expectations: Indian Railways, a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, operates the fourth largest national railway system globally, with 132,310 km of tracks. It employs over 1.2 million people,…