Under the current station redevelopment plan, the Indian Railways already allocates operation and maintenance of stations to the developers. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/MintNew Delhi: Indian Railways is out to woo developers to ensure that its plan to develop railway stations is a success. Under the current station redevelopment plan, the Indian Railways already allocates operation and maintenance of stations to the developers, including the maintenance and operations of toilets on the platform, vendors and food stalls, parking, waiting rooms, etc. Interestingly, Indian Railways seems to be giving in to the demands of developers now which were being opposed during the reign of former railway minister Suresh Prabhu. Another railway official who didn’t want to be identified said, “This is railways’ big privatization plan.

Source: Mint October 10, 2017 16:35 UTC