Railways seek Rs.1.19 lakh cr for safety works
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Railways seek Rs.1.19 lakh cr for safety works

As the separate Rail Budget is being merged with the General Budget, the Indian Railways has urged the Finance Ministry to allocate Rs 119,183 crore as a non-lapsable Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshan Kosh (National Rail Conservation Fund) for safety and conservation measures to be undertaken by the Railways. Of this amount, Rs 111,683 crore will be funded for safety improvement in the rail network across the country. Safety works identified are related to track improvement, bridge rehabilitation, safety works at level crossing, replacement and modernisation of signalling system, enhancing and upgrading rolling stock, replacement of electrical assets and human resource development.

Contact: Indian Railways.
Website: www.indianrailways.gov.in

As the separate Rail Budget is being merged with the General Budget, the Indian Railways has urged the Finance Ministry to allocate Rs 119,183 crore as a non-lapsable Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshan Kosh (National Rail Conservation Fund) for safety and conservation measures to be undertaken by the Railways. Of this amount, Rs 111,683 crore will be funded for safety improvement in the rail network across the country. Safety works identified are related to track improvement, bridge rehabilitation, safety works at level crossing, replacement and modernisation of signalling system, enhancing and upgrading rolling stock, replacement of electrical assets and human resource development. Contact: Indian Railways. Website: www.indianrailways.gov.in

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