The Railway Budget for 2016-17 spared passengers and freight from any increase in tariffs.
Railway Minister has announced several measures to ensure train travel is a pleasant and comfortable experience.
The Railways plan to make travel comfortable by generating over 65,000 additional berths, installing 2,500 water vending machines; introducing 'Mahamana Express' with modern refurbished coaches and 17,000 bio-toilets in trains.
One-time registration for availing concessions while booking tickets online, online booking of wheelchairs & Braille enabled new coaches introduced for the Divyang, increased quota of lower berths for senior citizens and women, middle bays reserved in coaches for women are other amenities. Wi-Fi will be provided in 400 more stations.
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