What was the main focus of the Railways (Amendment) Bill that got passed amid disruptions in the Lok Sabha
The Railways (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha amid disruptions.
The Railways (Amendment) Bill that was passed in the Lok Sabha amid disruptions focused on several key points:
- It aimed to provide the Railways more autonomy and operational freedom.
- The Bill proposed to allow private players to operate passenger trains on select routes, aiming to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- It sought to enable private investment in the railways sector for modernization and expansion of infrastructure.
- The Bill included provisions for setting up a Railway Infrastructure Authority to manage infrastructure development and usage.
- This move was part of the government's efforts to modernize the Indian Railways and improve its overall functioning.
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