Ministry of Railways has launched the Reform Express Initiative as a policy framework to modernize Indian Railways and improve efficiency in cargo and passenger services.
The initiative aims to modernize railways, reduce logistics costs, improve passenger convenience, and ensure efficient service delivery.
It focuses on technology integration, transparency, ease of doing business, and the removal of inefficiencies in railway operations.
Key reforms include advanced cargo containers for salt transport, stricter contractor rules, Aadhaar OTP ticket verification, flexible boarding and class upgrade, and optimized wagons for automobile transport.
Measures include the removal of fake IRCTC accounts, the prevention of corruption in bidding, and improved logistics systems.