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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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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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: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024