The Young Chronicle: For Grade 3 29th February, 2015 | Page 2

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Chuk Chuk Chuk Chuk Rail Budget

– The Railways will simplify processes &
procedures to prevent train delays.

Rambo and Pranks, two very inquisitive kids, have been
hearing about budget since about a month. What does
budget mean?
Why Does the Government
Release a Budget Every
Year?

– Modern facilities for disabled citizens, senior
citizens, patients through IRCTC

– Surveillance cameras on
Well a budget is the money
the government sets aside,
to invest in various
projects and schemes that
it undertakes for the
people.

select mainline and
ladies
compartments

– ISRO will be involved
to manage 3438 crossings,

through satellites. So that these can be
unmanned.
While we will talk of the union budget, next week, we
thought it is important to talk of the Rail Budget now.
The Rail Budget was released on Thursday.
Here are few pointers from the Rail budget:

– New Bio-toilets in the train, will replace the
existing ones; nearly 18000 of them will installed
this year.

–

– Many businesses and farmers use goods
trains, to transport goods. The Railways will
make it easier for them to use their
services.

– The government will install tracks that can
handle the speed of fast moving trains.

There will be in no increment in Passenger Fares
– Modern trains called “Train sets”, will be

– 400 Railway Stations will have Internet WiFi
facility

–

Now you can book rail tickets 4 months (120 days)
in advance against current 60 days

– A full-fledged Rail university will be setup during
2015-16. This university will focus on Skill
Development across all areas covered by railways.

started, to save 20% journey time within
next 2 years

– Solar plants will set-up to bring about the
electrification of the railways.

– 120 crore has been set aside for installation
of new lifts and escalators in stations

– 24 to 26 coaches will be introduced in

certain identified trains. General coaches
will be increased.