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Blog Entry# 2314816
Posted: Jun 10 2017 (13:17)

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Fares of IR ac classes are quite high and rail transport is much more cost/energy efficient than road transport. Still IR is unable to earn & bus operators aree which is due to inefficient operation of IR.
* Many trains not feasible trains with less number of coaches/paxs are being operated which continues to financially bleed IR
* A large number of employees with decent pay/pension, are not being effectively utilised. As a result manpower cost is disproportionately high. Private sector can manage the same with lesser numbers and cost.
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Big fraction of funds are allocated financially untenable projects, trains etc
* corruption leading to without ticket passengers, under invoiced freight, costly project implementation, costly procurements etc.

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