Better article on the railway budget.....
Lalu cuts down rail fares, proposes many travel-friendly schemes - Newindpress.com: "Five per cent reduction in freight rates on petrol and diesel were also proposed in the budget with the Minister claiming a cash surplus of Rs 25,000 crore before dividend. Announcing a broad range of sops, Prasad raised the concessional travel for senior women citizens from 30 to 50 per cent in all classes while men above 60 will continue to enjoy only 30 per cent concession.
Free monthly season tickets in second class for girl students upto 12th standard and boys upto 10th standard will be extended for girls upto graduation and boys upto 12th standard. The freight loading target for the coming year has been fixed at 850 million tonnes over the revised target of 790 mt this year."
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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