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July 4th, 2009, 01:02 AM
No increase in freight rates, passenger fares.

Tatkal charges go down to Rs 100, booking time reduced from 5 days to 2 days

Unreserved ticketing systems to be expanded from 5,000 to 8,000 terminals

Janta khana (peoples' food) to be provided in railway stations

Develop 50 stations with world class amenities

12 new non-stop point to point trains introduced

ATMs on 200 mid and small sized stations

Ladies special trains to be introduced in Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi

Kolkata Metro to be expanded

AC 'Yuva' trains at Rs 299 and Rs 399 to be introduced

To launch 57 new trains

Non-stop AC 'Turant' trains to connect major metros

Rs 25 ticket for those with monthly salary under Rs 1000 under the 'Izzat scheme'

Computerised tickets from post offices

Women commandos to employed for the security of women passengers