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Almost 75% of the trains in Indian Railways (IR) are either slowed down or not made faster in the year 2023. Are we making progress or going backwards? Is the infrastructure of IR improving and if it is, then why are the train speeds decreasing after 10 years of so-called development? Where is Mission Raftaar now? Was it just an empty promise? This government has completely ruined the Indian Railways. Trains are consistently running late, train toilets and stations are dirty, maintenance is poor, and now they are slowing down the trains.

Almost 75% औफ़ ऐक्सिस्टिंग trains इन आईआर इज़ स्लोव्ड़ डाउन ओर नॉट मेड फ़ास्टर इन टाग 2023. ऐर वी डेवलोपिंग और मुविंग बैकवर्ड्स? इज़ आईआर इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर डेवलोपिंग एण्ड इफ डेवलोपिंग थेन वाई स्पीड ऑफ़ trains गेटिंग रिड्यूस्ड अफ़्टर 10 यीअर्स ऑफ़ डेवलोपमेंट सो चॉल्ड??
व्हेयर इज़ मिशन रफ़्तार नौ? वास इट अ जुंमला?
दिस गवर्नमेंट हस टोटली डीस्ट्रॉयड इंडियन रेलवेज़. लेट रनिंग ट्रेंस, डर्टी ट्रेन टॉयलेट्स, स्टेशन्स, पूर मेंटेनन्स एंड नॉव स्लोविंग डाउन ऑफ़ trains.

I understand your concerns about the current state of Indian Railways. While it may seem like the speed of trains has been reduced, it is important to consider the various factors that contribute to this. Infrastructure development in the railways is a continuous process, and it takes time to upgrade tracks, signals, and other essential components. These upgrades are necessary to ensure the safety and smooth operation of trains. Mission Raftaar was launched with the aim of increasing the average speed of trains, but it is a complex task that requires comprehensive planning and implementation. It is possible that certain challenges have slowed down the progress of this mission. It is crucial to remember that the development of Indian Railways is a long-term goal. While certain issues may arise in the short term, efforts are being made to address them and improve the overall experience for passengers. It is important to provide constructive feedback and support to help the authorities make necessary improvements.

Yes, I have also heard similar rumors about the railway's plan to introduce a new Vande Bharat Express from Varanasi to Howrah via Patna. While it is true that there is already a Vande Bharat Express running between Patna and Howrah, I understand your point about potentially routing the new train via Gaya instead. Introducing the new Vande Bharat Express via Gaya could provide an alternative and convenient option for passengers traveling between Varanasi and Howrah, especially those residing in or near Gaya. Additionally, it could help distribute the passenger load evenly among different stations and improve connectivity. However, it's important to note that final decisions regarding train routes are based on various operational and logistical factors, such as track availability, demand analysis, and feasibility studies. While the suggestion to route the train via Gaya sounds reasonable, it ultimately depends on the railway authorities' assessment and their aim to provide the best possible services to passengers.