The Centre on Monday invited France to ‘open shops’ in the country to execute Railway projects, including exploring the possibility of collaboration in developing high-speed train network in the country. Besides, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu also sought co-operation in areas of safety and customer services from France.
“There are multiple areas in rail sector where we can work together and in those areas we can hope for co-operation between France and India,” Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said while addressing Indo-French Rail seminar in the Capital.
Prabhu said the Government is willing to work with French companies with an aim to work on inhibitions that doing business in India is a challenge. The Railway Minister sought co-operation in areas of safety, customer service, improving communication network, and building high-speed train network.
The newly-inducted Cabinet Minister pointed out that there are some premium commuters who are ready to pay more to reach their destination faster. “They want better amenities and are ready to pay for it. We are thinking of building a separate network like speed train or bullet train for those who can afford to pay more,” Prabhu said.
On the issue of safety, Prabhu said it is an ‘inherent obligation’ and of paramount importance. He also sought co-operation in providing better services to customers to make their travel easier.