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।
Excellent Initiative on Bio-Toilets. Only problem is too little, too late and not in line with making with deadlines of Making Clean India by 2019. Also, I had a personal experience of travelling in a burning coach on Luncknow Mail. For the first time, I realized, brake fluid was below the staircase to be used to get off the train. The heat makes it almost impossible if you have to get down in emergency when train is not on the platform. Poor design, needs change across the board for safety
why not we make entry like metro rail in all railway stations. 50% passengers ride without ticket or give bribe to ticket checker. if we done this nobody ride without ticket
respected PM gi. I am very proud to be an indian in your rule.my small request about the railways is "Decrease the passenger fare. Interduce the PPI in railways to reduce the govt expenditure "
In trains like Rajdhani, Statabdi and Duronto, the food price is included in the tickets. But often the food served in the train is more than some passengers want to consume, and this results in food wastage. These trains should also sell food like other trains, so that passengers can buy food when they need it.
Regarding environment-friendliness, much of the food on trains is served in disposable foils, which are thrown out of the windows by passengers, or sometimes dumped on the tracks by the caterers. This is sheer wastage of material, and also pollutes the areas adjacent to tracks. We can consider serving food in steel vessels, which should be returned to the caterers after eating. If someone wants disposable vessels for personal hygiene, they should pay extra.
Dear Suresh Prabhuji,
I have a suggestion to avoid manipulation in train ticket bookings. Any one who is interested booking train ticket is require to bring passport size Photograph of travelers railway booking clerk just need to scan & print photo of travelers on the ticket it self this will help to identify actual travelers & no way anyone can do any manipulation during ticket booking and this will stop the on going ticketing scam in railway& will solve railways headache for Ever.
With the help of toilets fund for ladies in goverment have to built toliets near adjustion to railway station in small gram or small city for public and for visitors of railways.
both can use , facitily to both and fund only one.expenditure one.
1.Railway station is property of indian public.When We are paying platform ticket charge then why fees for toilets?
2. I want to know how much toilets on the each platform of railway station?
i think in olden days befor 10 to 15 years more toliets are available on platform.
There is no broadgage track in shekhawati region in Rajasthan.we need it.
Hello sir i have no idea anyone of your side is reading this or not ..Dear sir….Hum har saal kitni Kilometer railway track bana pate hai ya hamara target 2015 ke liye kitna hai maximum 5000 ya 10000 km aur jaha bhi hum track banate hai waha hum sleeper manufacture karwate hai. lekin yaha Bhopal ke pas lakhoo ki taadad me sleepers saalo se rakhe hai ki hum aana wale 3 saal bhi track banate hai toh bhi hame manufracture karne ki Zarurat nahi hai fir bhi kyu hum hamare resources wast kar rahe….