2017 For Indian Railways

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* Speed enhancement project launched to reduce travel time by trains

* Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project (MAHSR)

* New Cross-Border Train between India & Bangladesh, “Kolkata-Khulna Bandhan Express” flagged off from Kolkata.

* First 12 Car AC EMU with “Indigenous” 3-phase Propulsion system on Mumbai Suburban Section.

* Mission Retro-Fitment to revamp 45,000 passenger coaches launched

* 14 Rajdhanis and 15 Shatabdi trains identified for improved passengers experience

* Record commissioning of Electric Traction of 2367 route km

* GPS based ‘Fog Pass device’ introduced on trains

* Substantial financial and administrative powers delegated to GMs, DRMs and field officials.

* SMS service for 250 Trains to provide information to passengers on status of delayed trains.

· Berth Quota Launched For Senior Citizens and Persons With Disabilities

· 100% LED lighting to cover all stations by March 2018 for improved illumination and passenger safety.

· Provision of mobile/laptop charging points at all railway platforms.

· A new mobile app IRCTC Rail Connect launched.

* Aadhar linked user IDs allowed to book 12 e-tickets in one month as against 6 tickets for non Aadhar user IDs.

· A new Integrated Mobile App ‘Rail SAARTHI’ launched for ticketing, complains and Enquiry

· Payment of ticket using UPI/BHIM App has been implemented at reservation counters as well as on e-ticketing website.

· Emphasis on night inspections and ambush checks for passengers safety

· Gate Mitras were deployed at all unmanned level crossings (UMLCs) on Broad Gauge instead of only identified UMLCs in order to enhance safety.

· Station Redevelopment Program covering 23 major Railway Stations in first phase launched

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