Some of the important achievements are:

* Commissioned record 2828 kms of broad gauge lines which is 85% higher than 2009-14 average annual commissioning. 7.7 kms lines commissioned per day against 2009-14 average of 4.3 kms

* Capital expenditure in 2015-16 was about Rs. 94,000 Cr which is almost double the average annual capital expenditure over the previous five-year period of 2009-14

* Electrification of 1730 kms done in the last year is a huge jump over 2009-14 annual average of 1184 kms

* A responsive 24x7 complaint resolution mechanism employed through the use of social media

* Cleanliness: Swachh Rail, Swachh Bharat campaign, Clean my Coach Service launched, third party cleanliness audits conducted for stations

* E-catering, E-wheelchair, E-bedroll facilities launched to ensure seamless availability and access to these facilities.

* Ticketing: IRCTC capacity increased, Automatic ticket vending machines installed, cancellation of PRS tickets through cell phone launched, Vikalp scheme launched

* Speed: India's first semi high speed train Gatimaan Express launched, trial run of Talgo coaches underway.

* N-E Connectivity: Barak Valley of Assam, Agartala, Mizoram and Manipur connected to broad gauge

* High speed Wi-Fi launched at various stations with a target of 400 stations by 2018

* Environment: A provision of 1% of total project cost made in all future projects to spend on environment protection measures, major thrust on solar and wind energy provided, traditional lights replaced by environment friendly LED lights

* 100% E-tendering implemented resulting in transparent and accountable procurement process


You can read the PDF from here:

http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/prd/downloads/Two_Years_Performance_Report.pdf

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A Proud Indian Canadian

Thanks GG for a great topic and a fresh new look at the Indian Railways. They are still a lot cheaper and economical for travelers and tourists alike and the Industry will slowly start to boom as people will get to move from place to place on a regular basis. India is surely moving Fast in the Right Direction.

They are now moving in leaps and bounds compared to USA and Canada. We are in the dumps here.

I will provide here with a few links with maps and pictures for others to get an idea as to what it is to Travel in the other parts of the world and what to expect as time progresses.

Here is a treat of links to open up and enjoy.

CHINA.:
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/railway-map.htm

EURO.:
https://www.raileurope.ca/europe-travel-guide/

RUSSIAN.. Sapsan.. : A cut out view.
http://www.russiantrains.com/en/page/sapsan-train?gclid=CN7OoYnb680CFQEdaQodA0QGVA

JAPAN : BULLET.. :
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2018.html

INDIA High Speed Train Corridor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai%E2%80%93Ahmedabad_high-speed_rail_corridor

Yesterday's News :
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/maharashtra-bullet-train-project-ahmedabad-mumbai-bullet-train-narendra-modi-2840354/

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/high-speed-rail-germany-to-study-chennai-bangalore-mysore-route/articleshow/52525878.cms

http://www.walkthroughindia.com/walkthroughs/trains/top-5-super-fast-and-high-speed-trains-of-india/

http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/talgo-high-speed-train-coaches-india-trial-indian-railways-suresh-prabhu-bullet-trains/299467/

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/this-spanish-train-could-soon-be-running-on-the-mumbai-delhi-high-speed-corridor/
TALGO TRIALS :
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/watch-talgo-train-trial-video-railways-conducts-trial-of-spanish-train-talgo-between-bareilly-and-moradabad-2824059/

What they expect to do for starters..:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/talgo-trains-all-you-need-to-know-high-speed-spanish-trains-come-to-india/1/649659.html

Good Reading and nice to know too.

FH.

Thanks for providing some good links. Some trails and underway and soon travels would be comparable to the world's best. Let's hope so. However while doing so, we also should be ready to pay more. Nothing comes as free!

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A Proud Indian Canadian

I miss Indian Railway . I travelled a lot in railway in my school , college and initial job days . I learned so many things while travelling in railway . I got tons of imformation durimg my railway travel . It was amazing , I saw / met different type of people , interact with them . Apart from travel / transport indian railway is a good platform for social interaction . I made good friends while travelling . I saw some people made business deal and some family relations while travelling . I witnessed " satyanarayan katha " in railway compartment arranged by regular travellers ( railway pass holders ) . I am sure under leadership of Modi capable minister Mr. Prabhu will take indian railway to the new high.