Question : Rationalisation of Passenger Fare and Freight Charges

(a) whether the Railways proposes to augment passenger experience through modernization and provision of improved facilities over trains and stations;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard;

(c) whether the Railways is incurring losses in the passenger segment and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for the same;

(d) the details of norms for fixing freight charges for transportation of goods;

(e) whether the Railways proposes to rationalize passenger fares and freight rates and if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the amount of additional revenue likely to be generated by the Railways through rationalization of passenger fares and freight charges?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) to (f): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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