Indian Railways may not be privatised, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Railways is testing waters for locomotives to run on lithium-ion batteries, the most common ones used in electric vehicles.
With a view to reducing its dependence on conventional sources of energy, Railways is looking to harness solar power in a big way and is likely to include a plan for the same in its upcoming budget.
Partners for these JVs have been shortlisted among global contenders, he said, adding that they would be among world leaders in the respective product.
Why is a Katra-Chennai train known as Andaman Express? Since no capitals are involved, why should a Katihar-New Jalpaiguri train be called Capital Express? What about Matysagandha Express, Padmavati Express or Sanghamitra Express?
Diesel prices for the Railways have come down from Rs 60.08 a litre in June to Rs 50.51 a litre now.
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