Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will present his first Rail Budget today amid huge expectations of major reforms.
*Passenger fares are unlikely to be hiked, but freight fares may be rationalized.
*Announcements on passenger amenities are likely.
*A proposal to redevelop 100 stations can be made.
*AC coaches for inter-city services may be announced.
*Extensive use of IT systems, apps for passengers and Wi-Fi on rail premises may be announced.
*Passenger fares are unlikely to be hiked, but freight fares may be rationalized.
*Announcements on passenger amenities are likely.
*A proposal to redevelop 100 stations can be made.
*AC coaches for inter-city services may be announced.
*Extensive use of IT systems, apps for passengers and Wi-Fi on rail premises may be announced.
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