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16 zones sub-divided into 68 divisions

63,273 route km

1.4 million employees

538 billion NTKM (Net tonne km) of freight

traffic

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6.97 billion passengers

One of the largest railway networks in the world

Lifeline of India and backbone of its transport

infrastructure

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First railway train between Bombay and

Thana in 1853.

Originally operated by English private

companies.

During 1925-1950, the GOI took over all the

private companies.


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1951-1956

Total Budget : 206.8 billion (INR)

Target growth: 2.1 % yearly growth in GDP

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Irrigation projects were started Mettur,

Hirakud and Bhakra.

Landless workers were rehabilitated.Sufficient funds were allocated for the

Industrial sector.Government also took some steps to improve

RAILWAYS, roads and civil aviation.Over-aged railway assets were replaced.

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1956-1961

Industries got more importance

Focus was on heavy industries mainly todevelop public sector

Functioned on the basis of Mahalanobismodel propounded by Prasanta Chandra

Mahalanobis.

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Hydroelectric power plants were formed

during this period.

Atomic Energy commission came into beingin 1957.

NE part of India witnessed increase in the no.of railway tracks.

Railways ready to handle increased freighttraffic from new steel plants and coal

production.

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Prominence of state governments

Formation of state electricity boards

Railways built up additional capacity to

handle traffic and avoid bottle-necks

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Modernization of the system to improve

efficiency of the operationsHigh priority to the development of freight

terminals

Conversion of steam locomotives to diesel

and electric locomotives

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Like most other railways, faced challenges

towards the end of 20th century.

Severe competition from roadways luxury

busses and cars, freight traffic

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Fares for premium classes were reduced.

Lengths of popular trains was increased from16-18 coaches to 24-26.

Speed of the trains was reviewed and

upgraded.

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Private participators in parcel and catering

were encouraged.

Information technology was used to make

ticketing accessible from homes and offices.

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Axle-load was increased from 20.3 tonnes to

25 tonnes.

Wagon turn-around time was reduced from 7to 5 days.

Tariff was rationalized. Cement and steeltariffs were reduced.

Freight discounts were allowed for loading inempty flow direction.

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Public-private partnership for building and

operation of selected railway infrastructureQuality passenger amenities, improvement in

sanitation

Introduction of modern rolling stock

Changes in designs of wagons

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IR is regaining market share in transport sectorthrough:Improved services

Better utilization of assets

Capacity augmentation

Customer-friendly approach

Revenue of 84,233 crores (INR) in 2008-2009.

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Particulars At the end of

1950-51

1970-71 2005-06

Route length(km)

Electrified route

53600

390

59800

3700

63370

17910

Passengers(millions)

1290 2430 5830

Goods originating(million tonnes)

93 197 666

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Railways operation can be done only by

public sector whereas design, construction,

maintenance and finance can all be donethrough private sector participation.

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Low capacity utilization and augmentation

Over-staffing and low productivityDelayed services and movement

Over-aged and obsolete assets

Slow technology upgradation

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Lack of customer orientation

Corruption and bureaucracyRaising maintenance and fuel costs

Exploits monopoly power, no direct

competitors

Easy target for terrorists and naxalites

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