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From signal failure to sabotage to CBI probe to judicial inquiry, where’s the Balasore train disaster headed?
In the aftermath of the biggest railway accident in recent decades, a multiplicity of authorities are set to probe, but will any of them lead to actions that will make rail travel safer for citizens? Past record of inquiries, commissions and criminal probes suggests that nothing will happen even as risks to safety intensify
BUSINESS
Vande Bharat trains are here. Is the Indian Railways infrastructure ready for faster trains?
It is the first Indian train designed for 180 kmph, a speed it surpassed in trials. But the travesty is that no Indian train, including the Vande Bharat, clocks an average 100 kmph speed in service for several reasons
BUSINESS
Budget 2023: Large outlays for Indian Railways, but not enough
Indian Railways’ finances are in extremely precarious condition. Just the top five inflexible and fast-growing expenses are proving to be the giant killers
BUSINESS
Muddled Reforms: Indian Railways Management Service is a train to nowhere
The implementation of the IRMS in its current form is unlikely to help the Railways attract the best talent or become a more efficient organisation. Focusing on structural reforms is advisable
BUSINESS
Morbi Tragedy | To enhance public safety, India must adopt a zero tolerance policy towards corruption
The recurrence of tragedies should lead to serious introspection, and puts a question mark on the quality of infrastructure across India. It exposes the safety standards adopted, and the upkeep and maintenance practices followed
BUSINESS
Challenges on the road to India becoming a developed nation by 2047
India is all set to continue its economic progress in the years to come. Addressing a few pain points will accelerate the pace of this progress
