Railways to be catalyst of change for Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Goyal

New Delhi, Feb 4 : Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the 2021 Budget has focussed on infrastructure projects in Indian Railways and the highest capital expenditure will act as a huge catalyst to revitalise the economy and lead towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Addressing a press conference, he said that Indian Railways is marching ahead on its bigger plan like achieving 100 per cent electrification by 2023, net zero carbon emission network by 2030, modernisation, ease of ticket booking, and online freight services.
“Indian Railways is on the verge of becoming a ‘Future Ready’ network,” he said.
Goyal also said that normal train services will be decided upon in consultation with other stakeholders as the Covid situation is being monitored.
“Vaccination drive has gathered momentum but still we need to adhere to precautions and preventions,” he said.
About the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC), the Minister said monetisation of assets can be taken up in stages by public listing and gradual disinvestment after the DFC become fully operational, and the DFC Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) starts registering healthy profits.