Rail Budget 09

Mamata's Only Ladies' EMU train services to be introduced in Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata suburban routes on the pattern of Mumbai suburban lines. She is soon to bring white paper on Railways The salient features of Mamata- rail budgets are, Passenger fare & freight rates unchanged Fifty seven new trains introduced Tatkal booking charges reduced Rs 100 Monthly Season ticket @ Rs. 25 for unorganized laborers Ladies Specials trains in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai New Trains for youth, poor Twelve new non-stop trains for faster travel Fifty world class railway stations Focus on punctuality, safety and security Better passenger Amenities Twenty seven trains extended Frequency of 13 others increased Tatkal advance period reduced to 2 days Raillway Tickets will now be available at Post Offices also Chemists Shops at stations, Doctor on long distance trains.