The train is a small world moving through a larger world - Niraj Kumar

IR planning some costly and futuristic projects in standard gauge and some in broad guage, is an indication of inconsistency of important/ big decisions and myopic planning. A large amounts spent to convert MG/NG to BG since last 25 years on hand and planning new projects in standard gauge is surprising practice, which may turn out to be loss making proposition. One fine day after 10-15 years, IR shall suddenly realize that the new RRTS routes are not getting patronage/utilized and should be converted and integrated with existing BG!! for more connectivity & patronage..
The SHS routes under RRTS can become get connected and act as expansion of planned SHS rail network which is being implemented. SHS & RRTS shall complement and...
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reinforce each other by feeding to as well as receiving additional traffic from each other, thereby reinforcing each other and increasing each other's viability. BG will be a win-win situation where The SHS & RRTS routes shall be better utilised and at the same time public shall be served much better.