Rail Budget: FM Arun Jaitley allocates Rs 1.48 lakh cr for railways, promises Wi-Fi, CCTVs in all trains

New Delhi: With a greater focus on passenger safety, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said that all railways stations and trains will have Wi-Fi and CCTVs progressively while outlining the priorities of the Narendra Modi government. He admitted that the pace of modernization and reforms within Railways are major challenges for the government.

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01 February 2018

13:25 IST

''Strengthening the railway network and enhancing Indian Railways’ carrying capacity has been a major focus of the Government. Railways’ Capex for the year 2018-19 has been pegged at Rs 1,48,528 crore. A large part of the Capex is devoted to capacity creation, '' the FM said.

#Budget2018 Strengthening the railway network and enhancing Railways’ carrying capacity has been a major focus of the Government. Railways’ Capex for the year 2018-19 has been pegged at `1,48,528 crore. A large part of the Capex is devoted to capacity creation. pic.twitter.com/qsPvNogE2u

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 1, 2018

13:21 IST

Railway stations with more than 25,000 footfalls will have escalators: FM 

Railway stations with more than 25,000 footfalls will have escalators: FM Shri @arunjaitley #Budget2018 pic.twitter.com/IVeWjLfXuU

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 1, 2018