PM appreciates Mamata's 'pro poor' Railway budget

Friday, July 3, 2009, 15:31 [IST]

New Delhi, Jul 3: Speaking on the Railway Budget 2009-10, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday, Jul 3 said that Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has done a highly competent job by presenting a pro-poor Rail budget.

Talking to reporters here, Dr Singh said, "No additional burden has been added by way of increase in freight or passenger fares."

"She has outlined a program of modernising 50 railway stations to world class standards," he added.

"A large number of amenties have been mentioned by way of using the innovative financing mechanism of public-private partnership," Dr. Singh said.

"The Railway Minister has focused on improving safety and security for passengers, thus making railway travel an enjoyable experience, he added.

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Topics: railway budget 2009 10, mamata banerjee, manamohan singh, new delhi

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MYLAPORE SANGAMESWARAN 10 Jul 2009 08:45 pm

Chennai Mumbai Sector has been left untouched. This is a god forsaken route. During Summer Season a special weekly train was introduced to clear the passenger rush. This train was not continued there after. Further as promised there was no commitment from the railways to traverse this distance in 19 hours