Railway Budget

The bullet train syndrome perpetuates an elitist approach to the Indian Railways

If the focus were on the convenience of ordinary passengers rather than national prestige, big improvements would be possible within a few weeks.

Jean Drèze
· Feb 23, 2016 · 05:30 pm
Lalu Yadav writes to Narendra Modi: Railways have not seen 'achhe din'

The former Railway minister said there is a 'growing sense of despair and gloom' all around the sector.

Scroll Staff
· Feb 15, 2016 · 09:15 pm
Modi's course correction for Indian railways relies on UPA compass

With only a month to put together the budget, the BJP has stuck to recommendations that date back to UPA rule, despite claims of a clean break from the past.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
· Jul 08, 2014 · 06:10 pm

Four charts that explain why we don't need a separate rail budget

Railways once commanded 75% of government expenditure, but has fallen substantially behind as a mode of transport.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
· Jul 08, 2014 · 07:59 am