Citizen Suggestions on MyGov and Actual Rail Budget Proposals
MyGov brings to you some noteworthy ideas suggested by citizens over the last few months to “Indian Railways” group and which are also reflected in key commitments presented in the Railway Budget of 2015 presented on 26th February 2015 by Minister of Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhu.
Suggestion #1: Swachh Rail
“SWACHH INDIAN RAILWAYS – we should ensure that the existing coaches are maintained and cleaned to have a feel good experience for the travellers”
Government’s Budget Proposal
“We want to make Swachh Rail the driving force behind this Government’s flagship programme – Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Hence, we now work on-Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat.”
Suggestion #2: Vacuum Toilets and Bio-Toilets for Railways
“We can have bio- toilets and the waste can be disposed off at designated stations only having facility to dispose-off the waste. “
Government’s Budget Proposal
“Bio-toilets are being fitted in coaches. So far we have replaced the existing toilets with 17,388 bio toilets. This year we intend to replace another 17,000 toilets. Research, Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) has also been tasked with making available within a period of six months a design for vacuum toilets.”
Suggestion #3: Strengthening Research and Development
“Why can’t we have a “Research & Development” team in various railways zone and department who will work on various new ideas, innovations to improve our current services, infrastructure and technologies.”
Government’s Budget Proposal
“We need to invest in fundamental and applied research for seeking solutions to rail-specific issues. We intend to set up a technology portal to invite innovative technological solutions.”
Suggestion #4: Concessional e-tickets for differently-abled travellers
“Include disabled persons concession link in e-ticket website IRCTC.CO.IN to avoid physical hassles”
Government’s Budget Proposal
“For the differently-abled travellers, a special initiative is being launched whereby they can purchase concessional etickets after one-time registration”
Suggestion #5: Online payment for food
“Food payments should be allowed online like Rajdhani to curb corruption in pantry services. “
Government’s Budget Proposal
“Food can be ordered through the IRCTC website at the time of booking of tickets”
Suggestion #6:Working with private food chains
“Private companies can be roped in to provide food and other facilities”
Government’s Budget Proposal
We are working to integrate the best food chains in our country into this project. Depending on the response from our customers, the facility will be extended to cover more trains.
Suggestion #7: Digital Display Network
“Install Digital Display inside the every compartment, which can show at least the train speed, station name”
Government’s Budget Proposal
“A centrally managed Railway Display Network is expected to be introduced in over 2,000 stations over the next two years which will aid in providing information on train arrival/departure, reservations, general and emergency messages and also any other information of interest to citizens. This facility will promote “Digital India Campaign” and also unlock huge advertising revenue potential.”
Suggestion #8: Adarsh Railway Station and involvement of MPs and MLAs
“All MLAs, MPs should adopt 1 railway station as adarsh railway station.”
Government’s Budget Proposal
“So far, 1052 stations have been identified for upgradation of Passenger Amenities at Station under Adarsh station scheme….”
“..request all MPs to use part of their MPLAD funds in improving facilities at Railway stations.”
Suggestion #9: Consulting ISRO for Railway Safety and monitoring
” ISRO scientist can make a low level satellite with full package & service solution, to monitor send signal about rail traffic routes, climatic condition, with satellite mobile tower networking”
Government’s Budget Proposal
“In the short term, RDSO has been asked to develop a suitable device with reliable power supply system based on theft-proof panels/batteries in consultation with Indian Space Research Organization, using geo-spatial technology for providing audio-visual warning to road users at unmanned level crossings.”
Suggestion #10: Railway Safety with Railway Over Bridges and Railway Under Bridges
“Talking of construction of Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) and Railway Under Bridges (RUBs) at the Railway Unmanned / Manned Railway Level Crossings in the country.”
Government’s Budget Proposal
“Keeping in view the critical need to facilitate the construction of ROB/RUB’s, a web based application has been commissioned with user-friendly measures for online submission and approval of drawings within 60 days and an MOU has also been signed with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in this regard.”
MyGov thoroughly acknowledges the efforts of the citizens for their participation in the Indian Railways group. We look forward to your continued and proactive engagement!
Read the complete speech of Hon. Minister for Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhu here
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माननीय रेल मंत्री जी को मेरा एक अहम सुझाव है कि एक नयी रेलगाड़ी इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस के रूप मे मुगलसराय से गोरखपुर तक चलाये जो बक्सर,आरा,पटना,हाजिपुर,मुजफ्फरपुर, मोतिहारी, बेतिया, नरकटियागंज,बगहा,वाल्मिकीनगर होते हुए गोरखपुर तक जाये।क्योकि ये रूट को जोड़ने वाले क्षेत्रो मे यात्री बहुत है एवं नया दीघा पुल बन जाने से ये संभव है।
माननीय रेल मंत्री जी को मेरा एक अहम सुझाव है कि एक नयी रेलगाड़ी इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस के रूप मे मुगलसराय से गोरखपुर तक चलाये जो बक्सर,आरा,पटना,हाजिपुर,मुजफ्फरपुर, मोतिहारी, बेतिया, नरकटियागंज,बगहा,वाल्मिकीनगर होते हुए गोरखपुर तक जाये।क्योकि ये रूट को जोड़ने वाले क्षेत्रो मे यात्री बहुत है एवं नया दीघा पुल बन जाने से ये संभव है।
शाहाबाद क्षेत्र के बहुत से लोग चंपारन क्षेत्र मे रहते है एवं चम्पारन क्षेत्र के लोग शाहाबाद क्षेत्र मे रहते है ।साथ मे पर्यटन को भी बढावा मिलेगा।वाल्मिकी नगर आदि पर्यटन के।
Why rail accidents not stopping, when there is no dearth of technology to prevent it. Why commissioner of rail safety is under M/O civil aviation? whether rail minister travel by rail? a man is judged by actions on ground, not by beautiful speeches (like modiji). Can sh prabhu explain what he has done so far, to prevent accidents in which daily hundreds of passengers lose their life even after 67 years ? Is life of indian worth only rs 2 lakh (compensation rate of railway)? hopeless situation.
Hello Sir,
The increased advance reservation period of 120 days is not going to help public. As no one can make a fix plan 4 months in advance. This will lead to unnecessary cancellation at last minute and would lead to trouble for everyone. I think it should be again reduced to 60 days.
Thanks.
It’s good to have technology to involve common man for building the nation.
However technology with no accountability doesn’t work.
Recently I tried getting refund for my cancelled ticket since the train was some 29 hrs late. However irctc deducted more than 50% amount. While contacting they simply gave scripted answers – we have forwarded your request to the concerned railway…..
Even the associated railway (perhaps NR) didn’t respond.
-Manoj
Dear Mr Modi We are talking big about the achievements & New Big Big Plans for Indian Railways , but have you ever put you head on the burning facts on the Railways timings please.Can your Railway Minuster Mr Suresh Prabhu tell the Country men which train in India is running on time please.
Kindly do some thing in this regard. Only Good Good words will not help the people of India.People are really shocked about the Train Timings . No trains are running in time arall. Please save us. S.P.Chauh
Dear sir as promised by you in election campaign about stopping pink revolutionas railways give subsidy in frieght for exporting mass.incase of that provide frieght subsidy on fertilizers to transport through out india. Ex urea doesn’t have season in north where as in south is under short supply but companies are unable to bring because Govt does not provide frieght subsidy please look into this on intrest of farmer
I am looking for more trains,electric engine with double lines in my area. connect that area to all 3 major cities with more Intercity trains. Allahabad,Kanpur,Jhansi i need more trains in these 3 city via Banda UP
I am looking for more trains,electric engine with double lines in my area. connect that area to all 3 major cities with more Intercity trains. Allahabad,Kanpur,Jhansi i need more trains in these 3 city via Banda UP
I am looking for more trains,electric engine with double lines in my area. connect that area to all 3 major cities with more Intercity trains. Allahabad,Kanpur,Jhansi i need more trains in these 3 city via Banda UP
I am looking for more trains,electric engine with double lines in my area. connect that area to all 3 major cities with more Intercity trains. Allahabad,Kanpur,Jhansi i need more trains in these 3 city via Banda UP
I am looking for more trains,electric engine with double lines in my area. connect that area to all 3 major cities with more Intercity trains. Allahabad,Kanpur,Jhansi i need more trains in these 3 city via Banda UP