General Manager of East Central Railway Lalit Chandra Trivedi addressed a press conference based on Budget 2021-22 of the Rail section in Patna on Monday. In the press conference, in the budget 2021-22, detailed information about the part of East Central Railway was provided. On this occasion, all the divisional heads of ECR and other senior officials were present.
While highlighting the main points related to the development of Indian Railways in the Budget 2021-22, the GM said that this budget is the new India budget to transform the Railways into modern, safe, eco-friendly, affordable and comfortable transport. An amount of Rs 4843.95 crore has been allocated for ECR in this budget. Also, Rs 6827.53 crore will be invested through internal resources, PPP and other means. By 2023, the Indian Railways will be 100 per cent electrified. Four divisions of ECR out of five have been fully electrified. By the end of the year 2021-22, all major rail lines of ECR will be electrified.
Trivedi said that sufficient funds have been provided to the ECR in this budget. The Covid era was challenging for all of us. But, thanks to the indomitable courage of the railwaymen, all the pending works including the Kiul RRI, Kosi Bridge were completed. Simultaneously, sepped of trains could be increased between Jhanjha and Pradhan Khunta and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay. “Barring some special circumstances, we have taken a quantum leap in time. Most of the trains are being operated by electric locomotives, which have not only helped in environmental protection but also have reduced the expenditure on diesel. Infrastructure has also improved significantly. Rail operations from Jayanagar to Bardibas are about to start. Mithila painting has made the identification of East Central Rail internationally,” he said.