Railway Budget 2016: Suresh Prabhu's Announcements for Passengers-New Trains, Amenities and More

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wIjOJwRdfs] Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today presented the budget for 2016-17 detailing the projects that he wishes to undertake in the next financial year. As expected, the minister has not announced a hike in either passenger or freight fares. The minister said the Railways, the largest public-sector employer in India, hopes to raise money through non-tariff means by monetizing assets. The minister has proposed the introduction of new train services specifically aimed at people from lower-income backgrounds and to evolve new methods of revenue generation. - See more