# RailBudget update - First Bullet Train between Mumbai-Ahmadaba d! New Delhi: Presenting his maiden Rail Budget in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Union Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda announced 58 new trains including 5 new Jansadharans, 5 premium trains, 6 AC express, 27 express trains, 8 passenger trains, 2 MEMU trains and 5 DEMUs. He further announced extension of 11 trains route. Stating that bullet trains are a priority, the Railway Minister proposed the first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmadabad route. Railways will also launch high-speed trains to connect major cities, he said. Railway Budget 2014 Highlights: *Passengers will be able to order food through sms/phone; severe action against vendors delivering unhygienic food * AC in loco-cabins. * Special train on Swami Vivekananda. * Eco-tourism in north-east. Sikh- circuit, Christian-circuits have been identified. * 70,000 RPF constables recruited to ensure security in stations. 4,000 women RPF constables to escort women-only coaches. * Ultra-sonic rail breakage detection system to be launched as a pilot project. * Power of sanctioning to be de- centralised via The Logical Indian
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 08:19:39 +0000
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