Loco Motives

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
· Sep 08, 2016 · 08:34 pm
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
· Feb 25, 2016 · 02:53 pm
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
· Feb 25, 2016 · 11:30 am

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
· Feb 25, 2016 · 08:00 am
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
· Feb 24, 2016 · 02:30 pm
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
· Feb 23, 2016 · 03:30 pm

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Loco Motives

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 · Sep 08, 2016 · 08:34 pm

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 · Feb 25, 2016 · 02:53 pm

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.

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