(a) whether the Railways are considering to increase the speed of trains and if so, the steps taken in this regard; and
(b) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Railways are considering to increase the speed of trains and if so, the steps taken in this regard; and
(b) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) & (b): Speeding up of trains is a constant endeavour and continuous process on Indian Railways and is dependent on constant optimization of the investments made by Railways in modernization of technology, high powered locos, modern coaches and better tracks.