Dinesh Trivedi -India Railway minister has presented his maiden Railway Budget 2012. There is an increase of 2 paise per km for suburban trains; 3 paise per km for mail and express trains. This is the first fare hike since last 10 years.
Highlights of Railway budget 2012:
Dinesh Trivedi announced 75 new express trains and 21 new passenger trains. He mentioned : safety is his first priority.
All meter gauge, narrow gauge sections to be made broad gauge, except heritage lines, by end of 12th Five Year Plan.New lines to be set up for Kolkata Metro.
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