First rail budget impressive for I) focus on future : wifi, bullet trains, semi fast trains, on line freight / wagon booking, demand based frieght determination for non peak routes, automated damage detection devices for rail lines, outsourcing of station maintenence n upgradatoon of big stations in line with world class airports, paperless railway, automatic doors and improved bio toilets Ii) focus on customers/passengers : Better food, strict audits, increased budget n emphasis on cleanliness, increase in security staff for enhanced security, better cafeterias, branded food options, wake up calls on mobile before destination station, RO water, ACs in drivers cabin, stricter controls for food n maintenance vendors and cctv monitoring, online booking of general tickets What it doesnt did was no focus on rail ministers home state, unbiased allocations, no expensive populist measures. ... grt start
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 04:47:29 +0000