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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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.
same is case with me
I am Navanath, Railway should install Audio Announcement systems in all trains/coaches to inform upcoming stations and any important messages to passengers. Good many best suggestion considered , hope to see implemented:)
Sir,
It is better to start a daily super fast train from Bhopal – Chhapra – Muzaffarpur.
All passengers feel trouble since long time but till date they are traveling either changing a train at Jhanshi or Itarasi.
Hopping,for the great work.
It is good for considered the citizen opinion. Also this being continued for the past 2 years .Likewise it should be continued for ever will give a better result.
1)in railways the food that is available with in the train is too worst.it should be improved a lot.
2)actually when we reserve ticket we will be having general information regarding the train schedule but most of the times trains may be delayed.so actual train timings should be messaged for the passenger during his journey so that most of senior citizens are comfortable with out waiting for hours in railway station.
3)please arrange some electronic devices for entertainment purposes.
Sir,
I frequently travel from Lucknow to varanasi through 14236 bareily express. I request you to arrange for food fascilty on board as i often have to travel with tight belts.I also request you to set aside some special quota in reservation for the loyal passengers like myself. Hope my prayers will be compassionately considered
Thanks
Dear Sir,
I am P A Cariappa, my ideas are also been added in " Railway" Budget , so I am
extremely happy for that , and also I am one of the citizen who wants to see the "Railway"
in good condition and match up to the expectation of " Foreign countries".
Regards.
P A Cariappa.
Suggest that Railways consider adding some passenger bogies to goods trains. Initially this may be done on rush routes where people are forced to travel during festival times. It may also be done on routes where goods trains which cater to remote areas.
If found successful the concept can be extended to other routes. Similarly one may consider adding freight bogies to passenger trains in lean routes
Advantages
1. Meet travel needs of more people
2. Can increase utilizatuin of rolling stock
A railway triangle at Shoranur station proposed 60 years back can solve the travel issues of 10 districts of middle Kerala
Sir We do hereby request your favour to arrange financial assistance for the New Railway Track from Chowrigachha to sainthia Via Kandi as granted in the Recent Railway Budget , at the same time We request Your Majesty to Start the work as earliest as possible. pravat kar kandi, Murshidabad,West Bengal.Mo:- 9932647412/ 9046240137 E MAIL:- pravatkandi railway skc @gmail.com dated on 28.02.2016
Sir, we do here by request your favour to arrange financial assistance for the New Railway Track from Chowrigacha to Sainthia Via Kandi as granted in the Recent Railway Budget , at the same time we request your majesty to start the work as earliest as possible. Please help this matter.pravat kar, kandi, murshidabad, West Bengal.MO:- 9932647412/9046240137/9434534283.E MAIL:- pravatkandirailway skc @gmail.com dated on 28.02.2016