Indian Railways (IR) have been the prime movers to the nation and have the distinction of being the second largest railway system in the world under single management. IR has historically played an important integrating role in the socio-economic development of the country. Its role in economic development assumes importance due to its innate advantage as a mode of surface transport being more energy efficient and environment friendly than other transport modes.
Indian Railways: Segments
Railway Segments
Importance of Railways
Railways Development in India: A Snapshot
Growth Drivers for Railways
Revenue Growth for Indian Railways
Revenue Breakup for Railways
Subsidiaries of Indian Railways
Public Private Partnership in Indian Railways
By
Himanshu Arora
Doctoral Scholar in Economics & Senior Research Fellow, CDS, Jawaharlal Nehru University
