Taking note of the increasing amount of pension and losses in the passenger buisness, a parliamentary committee has suggested rationalisation of train fares while advocating that the Finance Ministry should partly bear the pension liability of the Indian Railways. The cash-strapped Railways — one of the largest public-sector employers —[Read More…]
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IRCTC website restored after much outrage by passengers
The official website of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) was down on Saturday. However, it was restored at around 1.30 pm and the operations could be carried out smoothly. However, a message was displayed on the site that read, “DUE TO MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY E-TICKETING SERVICE IS NOT[Read More…]
Railways worst operating ratios under BJP government, says Chidambaram
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday criticised the BJP government for having the ‘worst operating ratio’ of Railways in the last fiscal year. Taking a jibe at the BJP government; he tweeted, “Railways worst operating ratio in 2016-17. Previous worst in 2000-01. Both under BJP governments! Despite well-meaning minister.[Read More…]