58 new trains
New Trains: 5 Jansadharan, 5 Premium and 6 AC, 27 Express Trains, 8 Passenger, 5 DEMU and 2 MEMU services; 11 train extensions.
Bullet trains
Bullet train proposed
on identified Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. Setting up Diamond Quadrilateral
Network of high-speed trains connecting major metros and growth centers.
On cleanliness
40% higher
allocation, outsourcing at 50 major stations, onboard housekeeping to be
extended to more trains. Increasing mechanized laundries for quality
bedrolls in AC coaches, introduction of RO drinking water.
Launching feedback
service through IVRS on the quality of food. Food can be ordered by SMS
and phone. World class food courts at major stations across the
country.
Railway training
Setting up of Railway University for technical and non-technical subjects. Tie-up with technical institutions.
IT initiatives
Future E-Ticketing to
support 7200 tickets per minute and to allow 120,000 simultaneous
users. Wifi in A1 and A category stations and in select trains.
Internet-based platform and unreserved tickets.
On staff welfare
Hospital Management Information System to integrate all railway health units and hospital.
Office-on-wheels
Internet and workstation facilities on select trains.
On safety
Provision of Rs 1785 crore
for road-over/under bridges, multi-pronged approach to eliminate
unmanned level crossings. 4,000 women constables to be recruited to
ensure safety of women. 17,000 RPF constables to provide safety to
passengers.
On resource augmentation
Setting up of logistic parks, private freight terminals on PPP model.
