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Is Indian Railways running in loss?
The Railways suffered a loss of Rs 38,017 crore in the passenger segment in the last fiscal due to the coronavirus crisis, but some of what it lost was compensated by the goodwill it earned by running Shramik Special trains, ferrying essentials and through innovation in freight movement which helped surpass last years’ …
Which job is best in Railway?
Top positions
- Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS)
- Revenue Sector.
- Engineering Sector.
- Station Master.
- Track Inspector.
- Rail Navigator.
- Conductor.
- Fireman.
Is Indian Railways a good job?
All in all the Indian Railways has a long reputation of being one of the best employers in India. It offers comfortable salaries, job security, pensionable jobs, training, residential quarters, educational facilities, medical care and even study leaves! So apply now because Indian Railways is the best employer!
What is operating ratio in Railways?
“Operating ratio for the year 2019-2020 was 98.36 per cent… the operating ratio for 2020-21 has been calculated at 97.45 per cent on a provisional basis,” the Railway Board said in reply to an RTI query by Madhya Pradesh-based activist Chandra Shekar Gaur.
What is railrailways’ make-in-India project?
Railways invites Request for Qualifications for private participation for passenger train operations on 109 pairs of routes through 151 modern trains. In the press release issued announcing the same, the Ministry of Railway stated that the majority of the trains running under this project would be made-in-India.
How many railway stations in India have been modernized so far?
By the end of March 2019, Indian Railways already modernized more than 60 major railway stations. New Delhi Railway Station or NDLS was developed with modern amenities and facilities. The luxury hotel feel of the Mathura Railway Station became a hot topic of discussion after its inauguration.
Are private trains coming to Indian Railways?
Indian Railways has put up a clause that only drivers and guards hired by Indian Railways can operate these trains. Private passenger trains are already running on Indian Railways network, but they are not truly private, as the trains are owned by IRCTC, a subsidiary of the Railways.