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Mission 'zero accident' to prevent train mishaps
(Economic Times)
Aiming at a 'zero accident' regime, the Rail Budget unveiled plans to eliminate all
unmanned level crossings on the broad gauge network in 3-4 years for which
innovative financing mechanism is being worked out to curb train accidents.
More trains for reserved passengers to be
introduced (Economic Times)
Introduction of three select train services -Humsafar, Tejas and UDAY- for
reserved passengers was one of the highlights of the Railway Budget 2016-17
presented by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.
Humsafar would be fully air conditioned third A C service with an optional service
for meals.
Tejas, on the other hand, would showcase the future of train travel in India.
Operating at speeds of 130 kmph and above, it will offer onboard services such as
entertainment, local cuisine and wi-fi through service providers, while ensuring
accountability and improved customer satisfaction. Humsafar and Tejas will
ensure cost-recovery by way of tariff and non-tariff measures.
Railways will also introduce overnight double-decker -Utkrisht Double Decker Air-
Conditioned Yatri (UDAY) Express on the busiest routes, which have the potential
to increase carrying capacity by almost 40 per cent.
Mallya resigns as United Spirits Chair; to move
to UK (Indian Express)
Vijay Mallya quits as Chairman of United Spirits after its new majority owner
Diageo agreed to pay Rs 515 crores and absolve him of all liabilities over alleged
financial lapses at the company founded by his family.
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Mission 'zero accident' to prevent train mishaps
(Economic Times)
Aiming at a 'zero accident' regime, the Rail Budget unveiled plans to eliminate all
unmanned level crossings on the broad gauge network in 3-4 years for which
innovative financing mechanism is being worked out to curb train accidents.
More trains for reserved passengers to be
introduced (Economic Times)
Introduction of three select train services -Humsafar, Tejas and UDAY- for
reserved passengers was one of the highlights of the Railway Budget 2016-17
presented by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.
Humsafar would be fully air conditioned third A C service with an optional service
for meals.
Tejas, on the other hand, would showcase the future of train travel in India.
Operating at speeds of 130 kmph and above, it will offer onboard services such as
entertainment, local cuisine and wi-fi through service providers, while ensuring
accountability and improved customer satisfaction. Humsafar and Tejas will
ensure cost-recovery by way of tariff and non-tariff measures.
Railways will also introduce overnight double-decker -Utkrisht Double Decker Air-
Conditioned Yatri (UDAY) Express on the busiest routes, which have the potential
to increase carrying capacity by almost 40 per cent.
Mallya resigns as United Spirits Chair; to move
to UK (Indian Express)
Vijay Mallya quits as Chairman of United Spirits after its new majority owner
Diageo agreed to pay Rs 515 crores and absolve him of all liabilities over alleged
financial lapses at the company founded by his family.
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