Introduction A brief overview of where Indian Railways stand at dawn of new century. Vision for new millennium - Railways to carry not only passengers and goods as done traditionally, but also to carry information on shoulders of new technology across country and beyond.
New vision envisages innovative models of funding developmental plans.
30,416 cr in Revised Estimates reduced to Rs. 29,619 cr in actuals Total Working Expenses budgeted at Rs 28,411 cr in Revised Estimates contained at Rs 27,835 cr in actuals. Pensionary liabilities at Rs 4,144 cr exceeds Revised Estimate of Rs 3,830 cr. Year ends with drawdown of Rs 2313 cr from Fund balances. In view of shortfall in internal resources, plan expenditure restricted to Rs 8,857 cr from Budgeted level of Rs 9,500 cr.