World Bank says no to funding AC trains

Mumbai | Sunday | 23rd September, 2018

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There was a difference of opinion also over where the trains should be procured from – within the country or outside.The World Bank also, sources said, wanted the Virar- Panvel corridor prioritised over the AC locals. The corridor has not yet been cleared by the Union cabinet,” said an MRVC official.Mirror sent e-mails on Friday to Atul Agarwal and Nandita Roy, the World Bank officials in India who have held discussions with MRVC on the issue, seeking their comments. We have begun talking to the Indian Rail Finance Corporation,” CMD, MRVC, R S Khurana said. Western Railway identifies 12 death traps FOB pillars close to the tracks at Lower Parel, Prabhadevi account for 13 deaths in five months. Indian Rail Finance CorporationWorld BankAC trainsWestern Railway lineMirror Test Drive: Pay Rs 100 for a 5-minute ride to airport Fliers travelling to airport from Airport Road Metro station have to first deal with fleecing auto drivers..