Here are the highlights of
the Rail Budget 2013 as presented by Railway Minister PK Bansal.
Ø No hike in
passenger fares
Ø Free Wi-Fi to be provided on some trains
Ø Rs 100 crore for improving stations in New Delhi
Ø 179 escalators and 400 lifts at A 1 and other select stations
Ø E-ticketing
through mobile phones
Ø SMS alerts for passengers on reservation status
Ø Next
generation e-ticketing system by end of 2013
Ø Superfast and Tatkal charges to rise
Ø Annual plan
for 2013-14 set at Rs 63,363 crore