Next railways budget may not feature new projects

Burdened with Rs 2.5 lakh crore of projects stuck due to paucity of funds and other  reasons, the Indian Railways plans to give itself a 'plan holiday' in announcing new projects in 2012-13. Policy-makers at the helm of the national transporters feel the break would help them clear the backlog of over 200 projects, mostly for laying new rail lines and doubling tracks, but also including new manufacturing units for wagons and wheels.Contact: Indian Railways. Tel: 011-2410 7464. E-mail: customercare@indianrailways.gov.in Website: www.indianrailways.gov.in