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Integrated Railway Modernization Plan envisages improved overall performance, technological upgradation and efficiency to provide better, competitive and cost effective transport system. It entails 150 Kmph passenger trains on selected corridors, 100 Kmph freight trains on identified high-density routes, enhanced throughput by higher axle load operations, introduction of modern rolling stock, double stack container movement on identified routes and development of Roll-On-Roll-Off door-to-door services. Emphasis is also given to introduction of environment friendly toilets in passenger coaches, modernization of track, bridge, signaling, mechanical and electrical systems. It is a 5-year Plan starting from 2005-06 to 2009-10.
The Integrated Railway Modernization Plan has been formulated identifying activities with definite time frame for implementation. Year-wise target along with allocation of funds have been made for each year in the Modernization Plan.
The above information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri R. Velu in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
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