Should Indian Railways Be Privatised?

Union railway minister Piyush Goyal stated that Indian Railways will “never be privatised” but added that private investment should also be encouraged to enhance passenger services and improve infrastructure.

Is privatization of railways good or bad?

Operating both private and railway trains on the same routes may lead to malpractice and corruption, pointed out by many rail passengers. ... However, former DRUCC member V Giri opined that private trains are a bad idea as private players are to be allowed only in five per cent of routes.

Should the Indian Railways be privatized?

New Delhi Union railway minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the Indian Railways will never be privatized, even as he said that private investment in the sector should be encouraged to enhance infrastructure and passenger services. ... The Lok Sabha later passed the Demands for Grants for Railways for 2021-22.