Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has clarified the government's stance on railway privatization, stating that there are no plans to privatize the railways. The focus is on improving railway services and infrastructure, including increasing train speeds and safety, making train travel more affordable and comfortable. He outlined the government's plans to...
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modernize the railways with initiatives like the Vande Bharat and Namo Bharat trains, and the KAVACH safety system. Vaishnaw emphasized that the railways are a vital backbone of India, alongside defense, and should be kept above political maneuvering. The government aims to increase the railway network at a rapid pace, with 30,000 kilometers of new lines already laid, exceeding France's network. This comes amidst speculation about the privatization of the railways.