Rail Analysis India March 2018 Digital Magazine | Page 164

Article | 163 Station Redevelopment in Image Credit: wikipedia Article Source: PIB fORMATION OF Rail Development Authority Government has approved formation of a Rail Development Authority (RDA) comprising Chairman and three Members. The objective underlying RDA is to get expert advice/make informed decision on: 1. Pricing of services commensurate with costs. 8. Benchmarking of service standards against 2. Suggest measures for enhancement of Non Fare Revenue. 3. Protection of consumer interests, by ensuring quality of service and cost optimization. 4. Promoting competition, efficiency and economy. 5. Encouraging market development and participation of stakeholders in the rail sector and for ensuring a fair deal to the stakeholders and customers. 6. Creating positive environment for investment. 7. Promoting efficient allocation of resources in the international norms and specify and enforce Thank you For Joining us on LinkedIn 15,000+ Group Members standards with respect to the quality, continuity and reliability of services provided by them. 9. Providing framework for non-discriminatory open access to the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) infrastructure and others in future. 10. Suggesting measures to absorb new technologies for achieving desired efficiency and performance standards. 11. Suggesting measures for human resource development to achieve any of its stated objectives. Sector. www.railanalysis.com Rail Analysis India