New Delhi/Mumbai [India], February 2 (ANI/PRNewswire): Indian Railways has been in dire need of investment - both in terms of passenger and freight movement. For the first time in decades, the Union Budget not only recognizes this - in fact the Finance Minister has taken bold steps towards modernization and expansion of rail network.
The increase in the expenditure budget of railways by 34 per cent demonstrates the Government s commitment to Future Ready railway. With a target of 100 per cent railway electrification - India shall not only have faster trains but also reduce air pollution.
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The Budget rightly acknowledges that bringing down the logistic costs and transport time for industry should be at the core of a governmental strategy to enable Make in India . This is only possible with a robust and modern freight network.
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