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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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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Lok Sabha polls: Comedian Shyam Rangeela to contest against PM Narendra Modi from Varanasi
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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: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers