The Western Railway is planning to introduce another AC local train in Mumbai between Virar and Churchgate, however, there are no plans to withdraw services of the existing trains. The new train once added to existing train service will be doing eight rounds in a day. The plan to introduce another AC local is expected to be finalised within two weeks while its services may start in the next 15 days.
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Indian Railways may hike passenger fare; Freight rates will be reduced
Amid theories of traveler price rise in not so distant future, railroad board director V K Yadav said on Thursday that rail routes are ‘justifying’ its travelers and cargo fees. He said the freight rates are as of now high.
Officials said that while increasing freight is the only major solution to overcome the financial crisis, in the current situation there is little room for it, so raising passenger fares is the only immediate option before the railway.
Railways may approach court seeking compensation for property loss due to CAA protests
The Indian railways is contemplating court action to seek compensation for loss to property due to violent protests against the passage of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act, a first for the national transporter. A high -level railways’ reform committee has urged the ministry of railways to file a civil suit for recovery of damage to…
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