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Rail Budget is directionless, anti-people: BJP

BJP today termed the Railway Budget as "directionless" and "anti-people", saying it will add to the woes of the common man already facing the brunt of spiralling prices.

Rail fares to go up for first time in 10 years

Presenting a populist budget, Railways Minister Dinesh Trivedi on Wednesday announced marginal hike in passenger fares ranging from 2 paisa per kilometre to 30 paise per kilometre in various categories of trains despite noting that Railways was passing through a "difficult phase".

Dinesh Trivedi's job on the line, Mamata rejects his rail budget

Cong backs hike in rail fares

Congress today backed the hike in rail fares in the railway budget saying it was "very minor" and necessary in view of the increase in fuel prices.

TMC's Derek O'Brien opposes railway price hike

'Sorry, cannot agree,' tweeted Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien today opposing the fare hike proposed by his party colleague and Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi.

Rail Budget: Dinesh Trivedi hikes fares, earns Trinamool's ire

Railway stocks derail on ambiguity, profit-taking

In line with the budget announcement of a hike in passenger fares in the range of 2 paisa per kilometre to 30 paisa per kilometre in various categories of trains, most Railway stocks dropped 4-6% on the Bombay Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

Indian Railways to borrow Rs. 15,000 cr in 2012-13

The Indian Railways will borrow Rs. 15,000 crore from the market through its dedicated financing arm IRFC in the 2012-13 fiscal, railway minister Dinesh Trivedi said today.

Indian Railways aims to cut operating ratio

Indian Railways aims to cut operating ratio, which is the money spent to earn every Rs.100, to 84.9 percent in 2012-13 from 95 percent in the current financial year, Railways Minister Dinesh Trivedi said today.

Dinesh Trivedi says railways in difficulty, proposes outlay of Rs 60,100 cr

Rail Budget: Fares hiked, 75 express trains announced

With safety as the prime focus, Union minister Dinesh Trivedi today spelt out five priority areas for his ministry over the 12th Five Year Plan. "My focus will be safe safety," he said while presenting the Rail Budget in Lok Sabha. However, the BJP has termed it as 'anti-aam admi' and said there is no vision in this budget.

Rail Budget: Dedicated freight corridors to get attention

Pitching for expansion of rail infrastructure, railway minister Dinesh Trivedi may allocate significant funds while presenting the Rail Budget on Wednesday for Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) to expedite its execution.

Rail Budget likely to cater to TMC aspirations in N-E

The seven north-eastern states, which hold the key for Trinamool Congress to emerge as a national party, could be bestowed with a slew of new rail projects in the upcoming Rail Budget.

Fare hike, fewer trains likely in Trivedi’s budget

Trivedi's budget to include Rs. 20,000 cr safety proj

Railways minister Dinesh Trivedi is planning to create a big splash in his budget speech of March 14 by unveiling plans to deploy the world’s largest European Train Control System project. Srinand Jha reports.

Plan panel gives thumbs up to High Speed Rail Authority

New trains announced to keep Mamata's promise

A week ahead of his maiden budget March 14, railway minister Dinesh Trivedi on Friday announced 26 new trains, extended runs of five existing trains, increased the frequency of two trains and introduced five new suburban trains, promised by his party boss Mamata Banerjee last year.

Railway budget highlights

Highlights of the railway budget for 2012-13 presented in parliament on Wednesday by railway minister Dinesh Trivedi.

Dinesh Trivedi begins Rail Budget speech in LS, says safety main concern

Safety will be top priority for Indian Railways: Trivedi

With safety as the prime focus, railways minister Dinesh Trivedi on Wednesday spelt out five priority areas for his ministry over the 12th Five Year Plan.

Is rail budget dead or alive, asks Sushma Swaraj

Is the rail budget "dead or alive", leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj asked in the house on Thursday.

Trivedi hasn't quit, Pranab tells Parliament after uproar

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The Budget 2012-13 will be presented on March 16 by the Union finance minister Pranab Mukherjee. Share with us your views and expectations from the finance minister on this year's budget.

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