Modi 3.0's agenda for Indian Railways: Focus on capacity expansion with new Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains and reduced wait times
NDA government's agenda for its third term includes a continued emphasis on infrastructure development, particularly in the railways sector. As ministries prepare their 100-day agendas, Indian Railways is gearing up to enhance its capacity for both passengers and cargo.
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Key Focus Areas for Indian Railways
According to a report by The Times of India, Indian Railways is expected to concentrate on four key areas in the coming days:
- Increasing Capacity: The focus will be on augmenting the capacity to carry more passengers and cargo efficiently.
- Reducing Waitlists: Efforts will be made to bring down long waitlists by operating more trains.
- Introducing New Trains: Indian Railways plans to expedite the penetration of Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Vande Metro trains to improve operational efficiency.
- Enhancing Safety Measures: Safety remains a top priority, with a focus on modernizing and upgrading safety systems.
Modernization and Passenger Experience
Indian Railways has been emphasizing the modernization of passenger travel to cater to both common and premium passengers. The introduction of the new sleeper variant of the Vande Bharat Express, manufactured by BEML, is a step in this direction.
A senior official, as reported by The Times of India in April, highlighted the Ministry of Railways'
