2016 Railway budget of India

Indian railway budget of 2016 February 2016 February 2016 India 2015 Railway budget of India 2015 Emblem_of_India.svg Emblem of India Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Railways 25 February 2016 Parliament of India Bharatiya Janata Party http://www.indiabudget.nic.in The 2016 Railway Budget of India refers to the Railway Budget of the Indian Railways in the fiscal year 2016–17. The budget was presented by the Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in the Parliament of India on 25 February 2016.Railway Budget may tickle taste buds of passengers https://www.thehindu.com/business/budget/Railway-Budget-may-tickle-taste-buds-of-passengers/article60515885.ece 27 February 2016 The Hindu 25 February 2016 It was the final Railway Budget of India as after this budget, the Railway Budget got merged with the Union budget of India. Summary There were no fare hikes. It was announced that the freight tariffs would be changed to make them more competitive to the cost of transport by road.Rail budget: No hike in fares; 3 more freight corridors, cut in goods tariff on its way http://indianexpress.com/article/business/budget/suresh-prabhu-union-budget-2016-rail-budget-no-changes-in-passenger-fares-freight/ 27 February 2016 The Indian Express 26 February 2016 The capital outlay for 2016-17 was set at 1.21 lc 0, a 20% increase from last year.Rail Budget 2016: JV with states, bonds likely to fund Rs 1.21-lakh crore capex plan http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/rail-budget-2016-jv-with-states-bonds-likely-to-fund-rs-1-21-lakh-crore-capex-plan/articleshow/51147054.cms 27 February 2016 The Economic Times 26 February 2016 The revenue from traffic was projected at 1.85 lc 0.Rail Budget 2016 in numbers http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/budget-2016/rail-budget-2016/Rail-Budget-2016-in-numbers/articleshow/51136208.cms 27 February 2016 The Times of India 25 February 2016 Cleanliness It was announced that 17,000 bio-vacuum toilets would be installed on various trains. These toilets use a bacterium developed by the DRDO in the compost tank. Additional toilets would be built in 475 stations.Railway Budget 2016: 17,000 bio-vacuum toilets to be installed on trains https://www.indiatoday.in/rail-budget-2016/story/railway-budget-2016-17-000-bio-vacuum-toilets-to-be-installed-on-trains-310528-2016-02-25 27 February 2016 India Today 25 February 2016All trains to have bio-toilets in the next five years https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/all-trains-to-have-biotoilets-in-the-next-five-years/article7038533.ece 27 February 2016 The Hindu 27 March 2015 A "Clean My Coach" initiative was announced which will allow passengers to request cleaning service by SMS.Rail Budget 2016: Baby food, CCTVs to rein in touts, clean coaches via SMS http://www.asianage.com/india/rail-budget-2016-baby-food-cctvs-rein-touts-clean-coaches-sms-386 27 February 2016 The Asian Age 26 February 2016 Safety A target to eliminate all unstaffed railway crossings by 2020 was announced. There are about 11,000 unstaffed crossings in India. The 2015 budget had allocated 6581 c 0 to eliminate 3,500 of these crossing. But by February 2016, work had been completed on only 1,000 of them.Unmmaned crossings to be eliminated by 2020: Prabhu http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/unmmaned-crossings-to-be-eliminated-by-2020-prabhu/story-tC2H9fSVuiP1vaxX1ZtVII.html 27 February 2016 Hindustan Times 25 February 2016 CCTVs will be installed in major stations. It was also announced that travel insurance will be offered to passengers.Rail travel insurance on the cards https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/business/rail-travel-insurance-on-the-cards/article8283432.ece 27 February 2016 The Hindu 26 February 2016 Convenience and comfort New SMART (Specially Modified Aesthetic Refreshing Travel) coaches will be introduced, which will be roomier and have automatic doors, entertainment and vending machines. FM radio stations will be invited to provide entertainment at selected stations. The railway magazine, Rail Bandhu, will be now published in all regional languages and would be available for purchase to reserved passengers.Modern coolies, Data SUTRA, more goodies in Rail Budget https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/modern-coolies-data-sutra-more-goodies-in-rail-budget-310567-2016-02-25 27 February 2016 India Today 25 February 2016 Facilities for senior citizens, women and disabled individuals The budget introduced some new facilities for senior citizens, women and disabled individuals. The number of lower berths reserved for senior citizens was increased by 50% to about 120 per train. Under the reserved category, 33% was earmarked for women travelers. In all coaches, the middle bays were reserved for women. A 24-hours helpline for women was announced.Rail Budget 2016: For women, more quotas and enhanced safety measures http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/budget-2016/rail-budget-2016/articleshow/51137892.cms 27 February 2016 The Times of India 25 February 2015 Women traveling with infants will provided with baby foods, milk, hot water and diaper-changing boards on trains and stations under the "Janani Seva" initiative.Railway Budget: Please-all Prabhu Express http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Railway-Budget-Please-all-Prabhu-Express/2016/02/26/article3297598.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20160226040207/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Railway-Budget-Please-all-Prabhu-Express/2016/02/26/article3297598.ece dead 26 February 2016 27 February 2016 The New Indian Express 26 February 2016 It was also announced that disabled individuals will be able to register once online to avail concession. New Braille-enabled coaches will be introduced. Wheelchairs will be allowed to be booked online. Under the Accessible India Campaign, all stations currently under redevelopment will be made disabled-friendly.Soon, Differently-Abled Can Avail Rail Travel Concessions Online http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/soon-differently-abled-can-avail-rail-travel-concessions-online-807300 27 February 2016 NDTV 26 February 2016 New trains and projects Antyodaya Express will be a fully unreserved Superfast Express class of trains which will run on dense routes. A few unreserved additional coaches called "Deen Dayalu" coaches will be added to long distance trains. These coaches will have potable water and mobile charging ports.Railway Budget 2016: New trains proposed by Suresh Prabhu http://indianexpress.com/article/business/budget/railway-budget-2016-new-trains-suresh-prabhu-budget-session/ 27 February 2016 The Indian Express 25 February 2016 The Mahamana Express between Delhi and Varanasi was announced with upgraded coaches.Railway Budget 2016: Only Varanasi gets new train; Mahamana Express to have modern coaches http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-railway-budget-2016-only-varanasi-gets-new-train-mahamana-express-to-have-modern-coaches-2182387 27 February 2016 DNA India 25 February 2016 Humsafar Express, an AC 3-tier service with optional meal service, targeted at the middle class was announced.Humsafar to Uday: With 4 new trains, Prabhu offers solutions to all http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/humsafar-to-uday-with-4-new-trains-prabhu-offers-solutions-to-all/story-uv08doC75u4L5LnDBuddHO.html 27 February 2016 Hindustan Times 25 February 2016 Tejas will be a semi-high speed train with a speed of 130 km/h. It will provide onboard WiFi, entertainment and local cuisine. Uday Express or Utkrisht Double Decker Air Conditioned Yatri Express will be double-decker trains with 40% additional passenger capacity. They will run overnight on busy routes. Three new freight corridors were announced: Delhi to Chennai, Kharagpur to Mumbai, and Kharagpur to Vijaywada. Other A Special Unit for Transportation Research and Analytics (SUTRA) was announced to datamine the 1TB of data collected annually by the railways. It was reported that an audit of operations in the Ghaziabad to Mughalsarai section has been started. The heavy traffic section used to affect the entire network. Following the audit, some improvement in punctuality were observed. Responses Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the budget passenger-centric and said that it caters to all sections of the society.Rail Budget caters to all sections: PM Narendra Modi http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/budget-2016/rail-budget-2016/Rail-Budget-caters-to-all-setions-PM-Narendra-Modi/articleshow/51139742.cms 27 February 2016 The Times of India 25 February 2016 Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari called the budget reformative and claimed that it will change the basic infrastructure of the railways.Rail Budget reformative, will change face of railways: Nitin Gadkari http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-02-26/news/59541877_1_rail-budget-union-minister-nitin-gadkari-indian-railways https://web.archive.org/web/20150722063636/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-02-26/news/59541877_1_rail-budget-union-minister-nitin-gadkari-indian-railways dead 22 July 2015 27 February 2016 The Economic Times 26 February 2016 The Aam Aadmi Party in a statement called the budget oblivious to the needs of the common man. It claimed that the budget panders to the corporations. It also pointed out that the benefit of falling oil prices were not passed on to the passengers.Rail budget "document of illusion": AAP http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/rail-budget-document-of-illusion-aap-116022501286_1.html 27 February 2016 Business Standard 25 February 2016 INC leader Shashi Tharoor said that the budget seemed like corporate presentation and that it had no concrete proposals for changes in the services.Congress: Rail Budget more like corporate presentation http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/congress-rail-budget-more-like-corporate-presentation/article8280328.ece 27 February 2016 The Hindu Business Line 25 February 2016 Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik welcomed the increased allocation of funds towards his state, a 30% increase from 2015. He also praised the extension of the Kharagpur to Vijayawada freight corridor.Rail Budget 2016: Patnaik lauds enhanced allocation for Odisha http://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/rail-budget-2016-patnaik-lauds-enhanced-allocation-for-odisha-116022500880_1.html 27 February 2016 Business Standard 25 February 2016 Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel praised the railway budget for the facilities provided to senior citizens and women.Rail Budget ‘public need-oriented’: Gujarat CM http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/rail-budget-public-need-oriented-cmrail-budget-public-need-oriented-cm/ 27 February 2016 The Indian Express 26 February 2016 The stock market index SENSEX fell 113 points after the announcement. The stock values of companies in the railway sector also fell.Sensex slips 113 points after rail budget fails to inspire market https://www.thehindu.com/business/markets/Sensex-slips-113-points-after-rail-budget-fails-to-inspire-market/article60515884.ece 27 February 2016 The Hindu 25 February 2016 See also 2016 Union budget of India References 3 External links Rail Budget 2016-17 http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/view_section.jsp?id=0,1,304,366,539 Indian Railways Category:Railway Budgets of India Category:2016 in Indian economy Category:2016 in rail transport Railway Budget of India