Monday 9 April 2012

Mukul Roy Announces Partial Rollback In Rail Fare Hike

Posted on : Mar 28,2012
The government on 22nd march announced partial roll back in the passenger fares in the Railways for the benefit of the common man. Rail Minister Mukul Roy announced roll back in third AC, AC Chair Cars, Sleeper classes and sub-urban trains.

There are no changes in the passenger fares for the first and the second AC classes. Replying to the discussion on the Railway Budget 2012-13, Mukul Roy said the roll back is aimed at giving relief to the people. Mr. Mukul Roy said the entire railway system will be revamped. Altogether one lakh people will be recruited in the Railways.

Mukul Roy said new railway tracks will be laid as announced in the Rail Budget besides giving an increased thrust to schemes intended for passenger amenities including safety, cleanliness and catering. He also announced the roll back of the proposal for restructuring the Railway Board.

Later, the House passed the Railway Budget 2012-13. The Rajya Sabha also resumed discussion on the Rail Budget.

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