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Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Dinesh Trivedi.

Updated : Mar 10, 2012

Railway budget may cater to Mamata's North East plans

With an eye on Tripura polls next year, Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi is likely to make a special mention of the need for improving connectivity in North-East.

Updated : Mar 10, 2012

Railway Budget 2012: Dinesh Trivedi announces new trains days ahead of speech

Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi's announcement is part of the promise made in last year's Railway Budget presented by his party boss Mamata Banerjee.

Updated : Mar 8, 2011

CPI-M attacks Mamata on Rail budget

As many as 79 foundations have been laid by Eastern Railways alone at a cost of over Rs 5 crore but the projects were yet to be implemented, the CPI-M contended.

Updated : Feb 28, 2011

Didi's sop story fails to impress Kolkatans

There should have been a general euphoria in West Bengal, and especially Kolkata, on Friday, when Mamata Banerjee presented the railway budget.

Updated : Feb 24, 2011

Fare hike unlikely in Rail Budget

Railways are unlikely to carry out any major changes in passenger fares in the Rail Budget for the eighth year in succession, even as more than 100 new trains could be announced, including a dozen non-stop Durontos.

Updated : Feb 24, 2011

Populist plans eating into rail profit for long

The department has not had the benefit of a leader with a vision to address the basic issues - passenger safety, amenities and infrastructure development.

Updated : Feb 22, 2011

Govt pushes most financial biz in Parliament

While Lok Sabha passed the supplementary demands of Rs 1,024.61 crore for railways, Rajya Sabha passed the Supplementary Demands (General) for Rs 45,000 crore.

Updated : Feb 22, 2011

Revenue shortfall stares at Railways

If the current revenue figures are any indication, Railways could just about miss their target for the present fiscal ahead of the coming Rail Budget.

Updated : Feb 22, 2011

Railways hopeful of meeting earnings targets

Cash-strapped Railways is optimistic about achieving its earnings target in view of appreciable freight loadings in fertiliser, foodgrains and parcels besides increased earnings from advertising.

Updated : Feb 22, 2011

Railways may introduce 250 trains this Budget

Railway Board sources said general managers of 16 zones will meet on Friday to chalk out the blueprint for the Budget. The conference got delayed due to Gujjar agitation.