New Delhi (PIB-GR-TYP-BIN): The Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, appreciated Railway Budget 2015, presented by the Union Minister for Railways, Mr. Suresh Prabhu on February 26.
‘Railway Budget 2015 is a forward looking, futuristic and passenger centric budget, combining a clear vision and a definite plan to achieve it. This is a watershed moment for Railways, marking a paradigm shift from discussing coaches and trains to comprehensive railway reform. I am particularly delighted that for the first time, there is a concrete vision for technology up-gradation and modernisation of the Railways. The Railway Budget lays out a clear roadmap to make the Railways the key driver of India`s economic growth, playing a key role in India`s progress. Railway Budget 2015 stands out for its focus on the common man, putting speed, scale, service and safety, all on one track’, the Prime Minister said.
The Union Minister for Railways, Mr. Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu leaving Rail Bhawan for Parliament House to present the Railway Budget 2015-16, in New Delhi on February 26, 2015. The Minister of State for Railways, Mr. Manoj Sinha is also seen.
(Courtesy: PIB)