PM lauds Railway Budget , Says It Stands out for Focus on Common Man

26 Feb, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday lauded the rail budget for 2015-16 saying that it stands out for its focus on the common man, putting speed, scale, service & safety, all on one track.

In a tweet, Modi said, Rail Budget has laid out a clear road map to make the Railways the key driver of India’s economic growth and playing a key role in the country’s progress.

He said he was delighted that for the 1st time there is a concrete vision for technology upgradation and modernisation of the Railways.

The Prime Minister said, the budget is a watershed moment for Railways, marking a paradigm shift from discussing coaches and trains to comprehensive railway reform.

He said, it is a forward looking, futuristic and passenger centric budget, combining a clear vision and a definite plan to achieve it.