a) whether since the last seven years (2014-2021) regular employment in railways has been slashed by 40 per cent and over 50 per cent jobs are lying vacant in different departments of the Ministry;
b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to fill up these posts in a time bound manner;
c) whether after the post-COVID situation the Government is unable to maintain the railway tracks and rakes on regular basis due to shortage of manpower; and
d) if so, the action taken/likely to be taken by the Government for improving railway security, safety and providing amenities to passengers?