On the same time, the panel confused that Indian Railways should steadiness its social obligations by persevering with centered subsidies for non-AC and suburban suppliers to protect low-income passengers. It moreover prompt the Railways to reinforce operational effectivity by accelerating electrification and adopting energy-efficient utilized sciences.
Highlighting the need for private funding, the Committee often known as on the Ministry to be additional formidable in attracting personal sector participation and set better targets for public-private partnership duties in railway infrastructure to reduce reliance on authorities funding.
It moreover urged the Ministry to find additional PPP alternate options for station redevelopment and incentivise personal involvement, notably for stations in underdeveloped and rural areas.
On the issue of devoted freight corridors, the Committee well-known that whereas Detailed Endeavor Opinions for the East-Coast, East-West, and North-South sub-corridors have been prepared, none have been sanctioned thus far. It requested the Ministry to fast-track assessments of web site guests potential, feasibility, and financial viability to ensure these corridors are launched directly.
The Committee moreover emphasised the need to full pending elements of the Western Devoted Freight Corridor all through the agreed timeline and avoid any extra extensions.
The first report of the Committee, containing 14 observations and ideas, was provided to the Lok Sabha and laid throughout the Rajya Sabha in December 2024. The Ministry of Railways submitted its responses in February 2025, which had been reviewed and included throughout the second report.
(With inputs from PTI.)
