Loco Motives
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Rajdhani fare hike is not surge pricing (but it is a needlessly complex way to make extra money)
The flexi-fare system only moves in one direction – upwards.
Mayank Jain
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New trains and no idea where the money will come from: A summary of Suresh Prabhu's rail budget
The railway minister announced a slew of initiatives and new trains but there's no clarity on how, without a fare hike, the cash-strapped entity will be foot the bill.
Mayank Jain
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Six charts show the downward trend of railways finances (and why it is likely to get worse)
Indian Railways’ internal sources have been declining, primarily due to a decline in its freight and passenger traffic.
Prachee Mishra
Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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The Bibek Debroy interview: 'There’s no need for a railway budget'
The reputed economist and head of the NITI Aayog's panel for restructuring the railways shared his thoughts on a wide range of issues confronting the railways.
Mayank Jain
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Indian Railways is facing a cash crunch – and it is only going to get worse
In a tough year ahead, it faces extra expenditure, income that can't keep pace and indifference from the finance ministry.
Mayank Jain
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How Indian Railways is crumbling under its own weight – and multiple ambitions
The nation's largest transporter is dealing with stiff competition, congestion and politicians, all at the same time.
Mayank Jain
Video
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate