New Delhi, Mar 16:
The Indian Railways will create mega railway terminals with multi-modal connectivity in aspirational cities
with population of more than 10 lakh across the country. The programme is part of the infrastructure
being developed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiative.
According to official sources, the Railway Board has communicated to General Managers of all Zonal
Railways that the project could also be extended to cities where sizeable population was expected.
Giving a list of cities with more than 10 lakh population, Shirish Kumar Sinha, Additional Member
(Planning), called for suggestions to include new locations/stations.
The Ministry of Railways has also taken up enhancement of passenger experience on a mission mode
and warned that any laxity on the part of its senior officers will not be tolerated.
With the proliferation of Vande Bharat Expresses across the country, which are being projected as game-
changer trains, the Railway Board has taken up the task of enhancing the travel experience of
passengers through improved cleanliness of coaches and properly maintained amenities in railway
premises.
The Principal Chief Mechanical Engineers (PCMEs) of Zonal Railways have been instructed to closely
monitor and ensure sustained housekeeping and maintenance activities and take necessary action on
real-time basis.
