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Highlights of interim Rail Budget 2009-10
February 13, 2009
Passenger services
43 new train services to be started in 2009-10, extension of 14 trains envisaged and frequency of 14 trains to be increased.
With a view to facilitate improved train operations, it has been decided to set up two new railway divisions at Bhagalpur and Thawe.
25 surveys proposed comprising 14 for new lines, 3 for gauge conversion and 28 for doubling projects.
Pre-feasibility study for running high speed bullet trains being pursued.
Construction of rail wheel factory, Chapra on in full swing; Work on diesel and electric locomotive factories at Marhoura and Madhepura targeted for early start.
Bharat Wagon Limited, Mokama & Muzaffarpur transferred to Ministry of Railways; transfer of wagon units of Burn Standard at Burnpur and Howrah also under consideration on the same lines.
Image: Luxury train Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. | Photograph: Vijay Mathur/Reuters
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