Lok Sabha took up discussion on the Demand for Grant for Ministry of Railways today. During the discussion, members raised questions on the modernisation of railways, revenue generation, issues with freight volume, and increasing rail connectivity amongst others.
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The Minister of Railways will reply to the discussion tomorrow in Lok Sabha.
The discussion on the Union Budget 2019-20 continued in Rajya Sabha today.
Lok Sabha was sitting at the time this report was sent.