Rail Minister Pawan Kumar BansalĆās nephewĆās alleged involvement in a job scam is perhaps an apt representation of what ails the nationĆās largest employer. Like any other behemoth
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Centre starts marketing of rail freight corridor
Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has stated that the dedicated freight corridors would be able to carry heavier trains, paving the way to move 10,000-12,000 tonne of cargo per rake, which is about three times that of a train moving on the existing tracks.
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India for development of inter-country rail linkages
Indian government is committed to the development of inter-country rail linkages and in furtherance of this policy, it supports the development of Trans-Asian Railway Network, the Union Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said in Delhi on March 19. This network would provide a major land corridor for transport of people and goods across the frontiers of the member countries, Bansal said while speaking at the 7th meeting of Railways of South and South East Asian Countries.
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Railways to mop up Rs 2,000 cr
By leasing out its land to build hotels, malls, warehouses and even residential complexes Indian Railways hopes to mop up about Rs 2,000 crore. Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal announced that a target of Rs 1,000 crore each is proposed to be fixed for Rail
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Railways to mop up Rs 2,000 cr
By leasing out its land to build hotels, malls, warehouses and even residential complexes Indian Railways hopes to mop up about Rs 2,000 crore. Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal announced that a target of Rs 1,000 crore each is proposed to be fixed for Rail
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Rail Budget proposes Rs 633.6 bn plan outlay
An outlay Rs 63,363 crore has been proposed for 2013-14 Rail Budget which will be financed through Gross Budgetary Support of Rs 26,000 crore, RailwayĆā s Share in Road Safety Fund of Rs 2,000 crore and internal resources of Rs 14,260 crore. Highlighting the
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Railways to boost coal mine connectivity
As part of its initiative to boost connectivity, the Railway Ministry plans to spend about Rs 4,000 crore to upgrade rail connectivity to coal mines. The investment, once materialised, would boost fuel supplies to power projects.
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Ministry discusses funding options for key rail projects
Planning Commission DeĆĀputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal discussed options for funding crucial railway projects. The rail ministry feels the need to raise its own resources to fund these projects. Steps to raise funds could include an across-the-board increase in railway fares, reports suggest.