Some Achievements/initiatives of Indian railways
- Indian Railways (IR) joins the one billion tonne club of Chinese, Russian and US Railways;
- IR also joins select club rubbing freight trains of more than 10000 tonne load;
- Fuel Adjustment component concept to be implemented linking tariffs with movement of fuel prices;
- Target Of Rs 1000 crore each fixed for Rail Land Development Authority and IR Station Development Corporation to be raised through PPP in 2013-14;
- New Fund – Debt Service Fund – to be set up to meet committed liabilities of Debt servicing for WB and JICA loans for DFC and other future liabilities.
Safety Features in the Rail Budget 2013-14
- Making a corporate safety plan for a ten year period (2014-2024)
- Elimination of 10797 level crossings during the 12th plan and no addition of new LCs to the IR system
- Introduction of train protection warning system on automatic signaling systems.
- Using 60 kg rails, 260 meter long welded rail panels and improved flash butt welding technology.
- Rigorous trials of the indigenously developed Train collision Avoidance Systems.
- Introduction of 160/200 kmph Self Propelled Accident Relief Trains.
- Introduction of crash worthy LHB coaches with anti-climb feature.
- Rehabilitation of identified 17 distressed bridges over next one year.
- Provision of comprehensive fire and smoke detection systems.
- Provision of portable fire extinguishers in Guard-cum-Brake Vans, AC Coaches and Pantry Cars in all trains.
- Use of fire retardant furnishing material in coaches.
- Measures initiated to deal with elephant related accidents.
- Four companies of women RPF personnel set up and another 8 to be set up to strengthen the security of rail passengers, especially women passengers.
- Recruitment to RPF with 10% vacancies reserved for women
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