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Mamata's 'Bengal Express'

Apparently intending to match her predecessor Lalu Prasad, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has ensured that her home state of West Bengal gets more benefits from this year's railway budget, even promising to upgrade a non-existing station at trouble-torn Lalgarh.

Monsoon covers entire India

The southwest monsoon has further advanced into remaining parts of Rajasthan and thus has covered the entire country, the Met office said.

Railway Budget is not Bengal centric: Mamata

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee fought off criticism that her Railway Budget was Bengal-centric.

Rail tickets to be available at post offices

Planning your travel just got easier as railway tickets will now be available at mobile vans and post offices.

Survey pins hopes on economic revival

Indian Government’s Economic Survey 2008-09 has given the hope of revival of the economy saying that it has “shock absorbers” that will facilitate early revival of growth.

BJP slams Railway Budget

BJP slammed the railway budget saying that it had been prepared in haste and failed to provide the needed impetus.

Passenger amenities a priority: Mamata

Improving passenger amenities is a priority area for the Indian railways and it will set up a panel to look at innovative financing for unviable projects.

Survey for CECA with developed nations, not FTAs

Indian govt’s economic Survey says that there is a need to guard against protectionist measures that originate from India’s trading partners.

Railways to invest Rs 40,745 cr this fiscal

Out of this investment, it would pump in Rs 12,393 crore on railway research, while road safety works would get Rs 5,135 crore.

Low-cost 'Yuva Trains' for major cities

With youth being the flavour of the season, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee introduced low-cost, air-conditioned 'Yuva Trains' dedicated to the generation next.

Rail Budget: No increase in fares, freight

In a thanks-giving budget, Mamata proposed no increase in passenger fares or freight tariff.

Highlight of 2009-10 Railway Budget

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a slew of measures including the development of world class stations and introducing double decker coaches for inter-city travel.

Rail Budget will make train travel enjoyable: PM

The 2009/10 railways budget is a 'competent' job, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.

Railway Budget: 50 world class stations

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a slew of measures including the development of fifty world class stations and introducing double decker coaches for inter-city travel across the country.