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Railways have asked for Gross Budgetary Support of Rs. 1623 crores for Integrated Railway Modernization Plan (2005-10). Integrated Railway Modernization Plan (IRMP) focuses on the following segments:
Passenger Business Segment: It envisages running of trains of 150 Kmph trains on New Delhi-Chennai and New Delhi-Howrah routes, increased induction of latest technology coaches in all Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains, expansion of Passenger Reservation System (PRS) and Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) across the country, Environment Friendly toilets in coaches, Improved Safety features in coaches in terms of its crashworthiness and fire retarding features.
Freight Business Segment: It envisages running of freight trains at 100 Kmph on golden Quadrilateral and its diagonals, Introduction of Higher Axle Load, Double Stack Containers and Roll-On-Roll-Off wagons on the identified routes, Introduction of light weight and corrosion resistant steel and aluminum wagons, Extension of Freight Operations Management System to cover Terminal, Rake and Crew Management System, Completion of works identified under National Rail Vikas Yojana along with some other Throughput Enhancement works, etc.
Other Modernization Initiatives: This includes Track Modernization and its maintenance practices, Modernization of Bridge Management System, Signaling and Telecommunication System, Mechanical and Electrical System and the Disaster Management System.
The Integrated Railway Modernization Plan (IRMP) has been formulated for the entire Indian Railways, clearly identifying various items of works to be completed within a definite time frame. There is no separate plan for upgradation, zonal Railway-wise.
The above information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri R. Velu in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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