If Indian Railway Ministry sources can be believed, the government will spend nearly Rs.100 crore to develop 400 railway stations that were announced in the Railway Budget. India´s railway stations, defined by surly staff, cheap tea, and filth carefully hidden in corners are set to become glossy, clean, and like airports.
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I dont like sitting still
With over 12 years of experience, Scott Robson (29) is CFO, APM Terminals India Pvt Ltd. Robson, of British origin, has completed 10 years with APM Terminals globally and has been with the India unit for the last two years. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants..
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Aerobridges are financially unviable for regional airports
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Aerobridges Bridging Barriers
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GMR Hyderabad International Airport welcomes AN 225 Myria
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Airports Authority of india chalks out Rs.15,000-cr upgrade plan
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PNC Infra bags Rs.140-cr airport runway contract
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Civil Aviation policy faces delay over auction proposal
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Bids for Navi Mumbai airport
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Govt likely to come out with new AVIATION policy in May
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