Travel of 350 km for Rs 121! How much cheaper is the rail travel in India from Pakistan-Bangladesh? Minister surprised the answer

Indian railway: Do you know that the train fare in India is so cheap that people from neighboring countries should be surprised to hear? Yes, 350 km journey in India for just Rs 121, but in Pakistan Rs 436! Are you shocked? This information of cheap fare of Indian Railways has been given by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav in the House. The Railway Minister has given information from cheap fare to millions of jobs, and up to 90% reduction in accidents.

Cheap fare – Comparison with neighbors

First of all, let’s talk about the rent of the train. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav told in the Lok Sabha that the train fare in India is so cheaper that we may not believe our luck compared to neighboring countries. Like, 350 km journey – only 121 rupees in India. Now look at the neighbors – the same journey in Pakistan is Rs 436, Rs 323 in Bangladesh, and Rs 413 in Sri Lanka.

Meaning, our fare is 3-4 times less than them! And do not talk about Europe – the fare there is 5 times more than us. And it is also to be noted that since 2020, the Indian Railways has not increased the fare. Meaning, inflation is increasing, but the railway has taken care of our pockets.

Jobs account – Tanj on UPA

Now let’s talk about jobs. Some people say that there are no recruitment in the railway. But Ashwini Vaishnav also responded to this. In the last 10 years, Railways have given jobs to 5 lakh people. And still recruitment is going on at 1 lakh vacancies. Now know what happened in the old UPA government too? He had only 4 lakh recruitments in 10 years. Ashwini Vaishnav said, ‘I do not understand how no one can say that the recruitments are not there, when the figures are in front.’

Crowd management and safety

Now come on the crowd and safety. You know the condition of trains in festivals – there is no place to set foot. But the railway is also ready for this. Last year, 604 special trains ran in Holi, 13,000 in summer, and 8,000 in Diwali-Chhath. In Mahakumbh, 17,330 special trains were run.

And 1,107 extra trains in Holi this year. Meaning, the railway is leaving no stone unturned. But safety is equally important. Last month, after the stampede at Delhi railway station, big steps are being taken. Holding areas are being built at 60 big stations, CCTVs are looking, war rooms are getting ready, and foot-over bridges are also being increased.

Decrease in accidents and amazing in freight transportation

Now a big thing. Railway accidents have reduced by 90% in the last 20 years. 90% friends! Ashwini Vaishnav gave its credit to PM Modi and said that focus on safety, more investment and modern technology has done this wonders.

Meaning, now sit in the train, less tension and more trust. And not only safety, India has also come to the top-3 countries in freight. This year the railway is carrying 1.6 billion tonnes of goods. So this was the latest update of Indian Railways. Cheap fare, millions of jobs, improvement in safety, and amazing in freight.