Yuva trains to Youth
Budget has something for everyone to feel happy. While the poor have been offered the 'Izzat' scheme, Mamata has enticed the youth with her 'Yuva' trains, while press people will be happy with the concessions announced by her. She also said that there would be no increase in train fares for the people.
Presenting her first budget as the UPA government's Railway Minister, Mamata Banerjee on Friday (July 3), announced a scheme called 'Izzat', by which poor people will be given a monthly pass for Rs 25 to make travel easier.
In her address in the Parliament, Banerjee said that her priority is to improve services and provide better amenities to the commuters.
She also announced that 50 stations will be turned into world class establishments in the coming years.
The Minister also announced concession to press correspondents in railway tickets by about fifty per cent once an year. She also announced 60 per cent concession for Madrasa students.
To cater to the huge population of youth in the country, she announced 'Yuva' train service, which will offer tickets for Rs 299 for 1500 km of travel.
Banerjee also announced that a new signalling system will be set up to improve the railway safety. She said that twelve non-stop train services will be introduced between select cities to speed up travel.
The minister also proposed to set up 800 new locations for train ticket reservations.
She also said that at least one doctor will be posted on long distance trains.Yuva' Trains for youth and low-income passengers
The Minister of Railways, Kumari Mamata Banerjee today announced 'Yuva Trains' dedicated specially for the young generation.
Presenting the Railway Budget for 2009-10, she said, these trains will be introduced between major cities to ensure that the youth and low income groups can travel at low rates between these cities.
The new low-priced fast train service will be started to connect youth in rural hinterlands to major metros/cities. Kumari Mamata Banerjee said, the train will provide air-condition seated accommodation and will run from point to point for distances ranging from 1000 km to 2500 km. The fare will be Rs. 299 for distances up to 1500 km and Rs. 399 for distances up to 2500 km.
A weekly service will be introduced as a pilot service within three months in the following sections: (a) Mumbai to Delhi, (b) Delhi to Kolkata. Kumari Mamata Banerjee said, if successful, Yuva Trains will be extended to other areas of the co
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Presenting her first budget as the UPA government's Railway Minister, Mamata Banerjee on Friday (July 3), announced a scheme called 'Izzat', by which poor people will be given a monthly pass for Rs 25 to make travel easier.
In her address in the Parliament, Banerjee said that her priority is to improve services and provide better amenities to the commuters.
She also announced that 50 stations will be turned into world class establishments in the coming years.
The Minister also announced concession to press correspondents in railway tickets by about fifty per cent once an year. She also announced 60 per cent concession for Madrasa students.
To cater to the huge population of youth in the country, she announced 'Yuva' train service, which will offer tickets for Rs 299 for 1500 km of travel.
Banerjee also announced that a new signalling system will be set up to improve the railway safety. She said that twelve non-stop train services will be introduced between select cities to speed up travel.
The minister also proposed to set up 800 new locations for train ticket reservations.
She also said that at least one doctor will be posted on long distance trains.Yuva' Trains for youth and low-income passengers
The Minister of Railways, Kumari Mamata Banerjee today announced 'Yuva Trains' dedicated specially for the young generation.
Presenting the Railway Budget for 2009-10, she said, these trains will be introduced between major cities to ensure that the youth and low income groups can travel at low rates between these cities.
The new low-priced fast train service will be started to connect youth in rural hinterlands to major metros/cities. Kumari Mamata Banerjee said, the train will provide air-condition seated accommodation and will run from point to point for distances ranging from 1000 km to 2500 km. The fare will be Rs. 299 for distances up to 1500 km and Rs. 399 for distances up to 2500 km.
A weekly service will be introduced as a pilot service within three months in the following sections: (a) Mumbai to Delhi, (b) Delhi to Kolkata. Kumari Mamata Banerjee said, if successful, Yuva Trains will be extended to other areas of the co
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Manmohan Singh hails Railway Budget, focuses on safety, security and improving amenities
Mamata extends 27 Trains
Special Trains for perishable farm produce, facilities for transportation of rural craft
Mamata announces Railway Electrification Survey for 3 Sections
New Coach factory to be set up at Kanchrapara-Halisahar Railway Complex
Railways to focus on dedicated freight corridor projects
Frequency of 13 Trains to be Increased
Mamata focuses on North-East, 10 North-Eastern Railway Projects declared as National Projects
Quazigund-Anantnag line in J&K to be inaugurated soon
Tatkal Scheme to get more user friendly
Non-stop train service 'Duronto' introduced between Chennai - Delhi
'Yuva' Trains for youth and low-income passengers
Student concessions extended to Madrasas & Vocational Institutions
50% Concession to accredited press correspondents
57 New Trains Introduced in Railway Budget
Season ticket for poor at Rs 25
7 New Railway Lines to be Constructed in 2009-10
Passenger fares and Freight Tariffs untouched
Indian Railways to give priority to socially viable projects
Staff benefit fund Contribution Enhanced to Rs 350 per Employee
Recruitment Policy and Functioning of Railway Recruitment Boards to be Reviewed
Railway Budget Proposes Several Steps for Staff Welfare
Indian Railways to raise Commando Battalions, Women RPF Squads for Passenger Security
Now Book your tickets through Mobile Vans
Important Long Distance Trains to get On-Board Infotainment Services
Indian Railways to focus on cleanliness in trains
50 stations to get Multi-Functional Complexes
375 'Adarsh Stations' to be Developed Across the Country
50 Railway Stations to be Developed as World Class Stations
'Janata Khana' to have both National and Regional Cuisines
New Measures to boost Railway's Freight Business
Passenger Amenities get 119% rise in Railway Budget
Welfare of Railway Staff to be given high priority
Mamata creates North-East Rail Development Fund
Special trains to ferry perishable agro products
Railways to be friendly for disabled persons
Janata Khana to have regional cuisines
50 stations to be developed as world class stations
Mamata launches 'Duronto' trains
Concession for press persons increased to 50%
Only Ladies EMU trains for Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata
Mamata launches 'Izzat' for people in unorganized sector
Railway Budget proposes Women RPF Squads
Tatkal Scheme revised
Railway Budget proposes 7 new lines
Railway Budget proposed outlay at Rs 40745 crore for 2009-10
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