Month: September 2009

Duronto Express – will it go the Rajdhani way?

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The much hyped Non-Stop express from Chennai to New Delhi (Nizamuddin Station) was flagged off today. It was touted as the next gen thing for Indian Railways. Sadly it shows no improvement over the existing fastest rail connection between the two cities – the Rajdhani Express. Rajdhani covers the distance is about 28Hrs & 5mins … Read more

Austerity Drive – A Laughter Drama by Politicians & Media

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I am surprised at the hype created by the so-called Austerity Drive of Cabinet Ministers & the Congress Party.  Probably they fail to realise that traveling in Shatabhi Express is still a luxury for most Indians and is CANNOT be seen as a cost conscious effort by the MP. Unfortunately our Honorable MPs have forgotten … Read more