15 Citizen Ideas that Shaped the Rail Budget 2016-17
Citizen participation plays a vital role in a vibrant democracy. Continuing its efforts to encourage citizen participation in governance, MyGov, in association with Ministry of Railways, invited ideas to be incorporated in the rail budget for the second consecutive year. The discussion received numerous innovative ideas. Some of the ideas were reflected in the budget proposal presented by the Railway Minister Shri. Suresh Prabhu on Thursday, 25th February 2016. MyGov appreciates the contribution of all the citizens who participated in this discussion.
Suggestion 1: International technological solutions
“We should adopt new international technologies like China” – Venkati, Vizag(AP)
Government Budget Proposal
“In line with international best practices, we will rely on technological solutions for project management and monitoring”.
Suggestion 2: Reduction in tools weight
“Minimize or eliminate over load of tool kits of gang men”—Jana Basha Shaik, Hyderabad
Government Budget Proposal
“We will also reduce the weight of the tools carried by the gang men while patrolling on foot through value engineering.”
Suggestion 3: Fully unreserved coaches
“A train with fully unreserved coaches should be introduced” – Sundararaj Sigamani, Tamil Nadu
Government Budget Proposal
“We propose to introduce the Antyodaya Express, a long-distance, fully unreserved, superfast train service, for the common man to be operated on dense routes.”
Suggestion 4: Startup collaboration
“Railways can involve startup firms to promote travel by Railways to the various tourist spots”- Sriram Venkatanarasimhan, Tamil Nadu
Government Budget Proposal
“We are setting aside a sum of Rs. 50 crore for providing innovation grants to employees, startups and growth oriented small businesses to support internal and external innovation.”
Suggestion 5: Radio networks inside trains
“All India Radio RCA jack will be provided to every berth”- Rahul Morje, Mumbai
Government Budget Proposal
“We propose to invite FM Radio stations for providing train borne entertainment by installing PA systems in trains”
Suggestion 6: Training for railway staff
“Try to have special training courses for Railway staff” – Piyush Gupta, Meerut
Government Budget Proposal
“Training in yoga will be imparted to our staff, especially from RPF.”
Suggestion 7: Storage facilities at freight terminals for farmers
“I think the Government should focus on Freight and logistics. This will help our farmers in storing and moving heavy commodities from their farms to the cities” – Anil Shringi, Mumbai
Government Budget Proposal
“Encourage development of cold storage facilities on vacant land near freight terminals. Local farmers and fisherman would be given preferential usage of the facility.”
Suggestion 8: Travel insurance
“Provide insurance system for the traveller, such that he can be safeguardedand given another travel option” – Dharmesh Purohit, Gujarat
Government Budget Proposal
“To minimize the financial loss to passengers from such events, we are working with insurance companies to offer optional travel insurance for rail journeys at the time of booking.”
Suggestion 9: Local cuisine in trains
“’Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’ special trains be introduced. History, culture, rich heritage of India be depicted. Most popular food and cuisine of different states be served to the tourists and visitors”- Rajkaran Singh Bhatti, Chandigarh
Government Budget Proposal
“Local cuisine of choice will be made available to passengers.”
Suggestion 10: Plantations on tracks for revenue generation
“Indian Railways has more than 1,00,000 acres of land (approx.) which needs to be properly utilised for generating income. Land can be diverted towards plantations/income generating green cover enhancing activities”- Rajkaran Singh Bhatti, Chandigarh
Government Budget Proposal
“Indian Railways has huge tracts of land available adjacent to its rail network. We will lease out this space to promote horticulture and tree plantation.”
Suggestion 11: Mobile application for grievance redressal
“Make a railway application, at least for complaints” – Amit Gupta
Government Budget Proposal
“A mobile application to redress Railway related complaints is also being developed.”
Suggestion 12: Tourist circuit trains
“A fully air-conditioned service (preferably a daily express throughout the year or at least on the Suvidha pattern during peak/summer/winter seasons) having no stops en-route on the lines of a Shatabdi Express or Bharat Darshan or State Tirth Yatra Train or Hindu Circuit Train or Charter Train (spiritual tour with all inclusive package – confirmed rail reservation” – K Balasubramanian, Chennai
Government Budget Proposal
“We will be partnering with the State Governments for operating tourist circuit trains and explore the possibility of a revenue sharing model.”
Suggestion 13: RORO Train services
“More number of RORO Train Services must be available to more cities.This will reduce the CO2 emission and increase the revenue”- Sooraj T, Kerala
Government Budget Proposal
“A full-fledged market study is being undertaken and detailed supply and demand scenarios, service level and infrastructure requirements will be assessed so that an action plan to re-capture that traffic through either containerization or new delivery models e.g., Roll-on Roll-off (RORO), will be developed and implemented”
Suggestion 14: Toilets for loco-pilots
“Railways should take steps to provide toilets in train engines as well” – Apurva Rai, Noida
Government Budget Proposal
“We will also provide toilets and air-conditioning in cabs for our loco pilots.”
Suggestion 15: On board entertainment
“On board entertainment facilities should be available” – Saurabh Sinha, Delhi
Government Budget Proposal
“Railways will offer on-board services such as entertainment, Wi-Fi, etc. through one service provider for ensuring accountability and improved customer satisfaction.”
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Sir
For last 4 decades the number and capacity of trains from Mumbai to Chennai has been the same.
We do not get any reservation at all in these trains at any time of the year.
Please increase the trains and capacity.
Thank you
Local Trains do exceed the limits of carrying passenger to commute their work places, this should be improvised and is very risky to travel during the peak hours when people just hang out one hand and feet.
Previous government has added nothing but difficulties to the ordinary people commuting daily by means of additional taxes and no facility.
A penalty should be imposed on passengers who are responsible to throw garbage in the train or to make railway platforms dirty or to spoil the railway property. Its our (passengers) responsibility to take care of cleanness like how we keep clean our own house. Everyone should take care while travelling in the train because we all use it.
Mobile network should be improved during travel on each & every route so that better connectivity cab be provided to the passengers & we can access internet & use phone calls without disturbance.
In Karnataka some states are suffering because of private bus. If Railways can introduce new routes connecting the city Mainly Mangalore city it would be very useful. Mangalore Bangalore the timing is kept in such a way that the Private bus benefits. Put more trains and efficient and stop the private bus menace. In Karnataka there is no control over anything. And all the above 15 suggestion is authentic and useful. because the condition of the train is pathetic.
Sir, please also concentrate on cleanliness of trains. In trains there are no proper arrangements to dump waste and people are throwing food waste outside or leave it in train.
I suggest –
If railway provides online form to passenger. Passenger enters all the details himself and amount will be calculated by system. After submission of the form One Unique Id will be generated and same deliver to passenger mobile through sms. Now passenger goes to PRS counter, convey Unique Id to booking clerk, booking clerk will be enter unique id in the system. All details filled by passenger will display and clerk just confirm the ticket, print it and receive the amount from passenge
WE CAN GO FOR ROOFTOP PLANTATION IN TRAINS ALL OVER INDIA ,IT WILL FIGHT POLLUTION,CLIMATE CHANGE , POVERTY ETC.EX:A TAXI DRIVER IN KOLKATA HAS ENCOURAGED EVERY ONE IN INDIA WITH ROOFTOP PLANTATION IN HIS OWN TAXI.
Though not listed here I had been sending tweet to the Hon’ble Rail Mantri wrt re-energising the Delhi Ring Rail. Happy to note that the same has been included in the budget. It would change the transportation of Delhi and put the valuable infra available to good use. Time based monitoring of implementation requested. Thank You