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Union Budget 2018-19

Focus : Railway Sector

'All Time High' Allocation For The Railway Sector !

Over Rs 1.48 Lakh Crore to be allocated to the Railways in the

next fiscal year

What The Budget 2018 Says?

• India needs massive investments estimated to be in excess of Rs 50 Lakh Crore in Infrastructure to

increase growth of GDP connect and integrate the nation with a network of roads, airports, railways, ports

and inland waterways and to provide good quality services to our people.

• In this Union Budget, the government has made an all time high allocation to rail and road sectors.

• The major focus of the Government has been on Strengthening the railway network and enhancing

Railways’ carrying capacity.

• Railways’ Capex for the year 2018-19 has been pegged at 1,48,528 crore.

• A huge part of this Capex is devoted to capacity creation.

• Operating ratio of 2018-19 is estimated at 92.8% as against 96% in 2017-18.

• Total Revenue receipts in 2018-19 are estimated to increase by 7% to Rs. 2,01,090 crore

• Total Revenue expenditure in 2018-19 is estimated to increase by 4% to Rs. 1,88,100 crore.

Focus on Railway Sector – Key Points

New Lines , Railway Track Doubling & Gauge Conversion :

• 18,000 Kms of doubling, third and fourth line works and 5000 kms of gauge conversion would eliminate

capacity constraints and transform almost entire network into Broad gauge.

• The government will spend as much as Rs 11,000 Crore to add tracks to Mumbai Local Train Network.

• Maintenance of track infrastructure is being given special attention.

• Over 3600 kms of track renewal is targeted during the current fiscal.

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2018-19 Increase 148.8%

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Increase 68.5%

Railway Electrification

• There has been significant improvement in the achievement of Physical targets by Railways as well.

• The government is moving fast towards optimal electrification of railway network. 4000 kilometers are

targeted for commissioning during 2017-18.

Dedicated Freight Corridor

• Work on both Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors is in full swing.

Rolling Stock During 2018-19 , Procurement will be done for :

• 12000 Wagons

• 5160 Coaches

• 700 Locomotives (approximately)

• Modern trainsets with state-of-the-art amenities and features are being designed at Integrated Coach

Factory, Perambur. First such train-set will be commissioned during 2018-19.

Safety In Railways

• The total expenditure planned on safety activities including Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK) is

Rs. 73,065 Cr.

• Besides the elimination of Unmanned Railway Crossings on all busy routes and shift to production of

safer LHB coaches, there is focus on track renewal with the highest ever outlay ever.

• CCTVs will be provided at all stations and on trains to enhance security of passengers.

Railway Station Redevelopment

• Redevelopment of 600 major railway stations is being taken up by IRSDC .

• All stations with more than 25000 footfalls will have escalators.

• All railway stations and trains will be progressively provided with wi-fi.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

• Foundation for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, India’s first high speed rail project was laid on

September 14, 2017.

• An Institute is coming up at Vadodara to train manpower required for high speed rail projects.

Other Major Steps

• A suburban network of approximately 160 kilometers at an estimated cost of Rs.17,000 crore is being

planned to cater to the growth of the Bengaluru metropolis.

• Increasing use of technology like ‘‘Fog Safe’’ and ‘‘Train Protection and Warning System.

• A decision has been taken to eliminate 4267 unmanned level crossings in the broad gauge network in the

next two years.

Viewpoints of Industry Experts on Budget 2018-19

Focus – Railway Sector

Bombardier is very pleased with the vision of India’s Railway Minister Piyush Goyal of a world-class,

environmentally sustainable, energy efficient rail transportation in India.

• His approach clearly outlines the path to creating a safer railway system. Safety is one of Bombardier’s

core business priorities. Rail Transportation sector in India is on the right path and momentum is built to

significantly reform Railways in the years to come.

• As a leading supplier of Rail systems and products, we welcome the priority given to execution of projects.

Capital expenditure of Rs 1.48 lakh crore, highest ever for Indian Railways, was announced and most of

this money will be spent on capacity expansion which represents huge business opportunities for rail

suppliers.

• Bombardier is exploring various projects in India which are strategic for our local operations and are

pleased with the projects announced to increase train speeds, introduce modern trains, upgrade existing

rail infrastructure with increased track capacity, modernize signalling system, improve passenger comfort

and technology innovations.

• With a vision to modernize signalling systems, Bombardier will be keen to support with its proven signalling

solutions. For over 100 years, our expertise in developing, engineering and installing advanced rail control

and signalling systems has helped us gain recognition as a world leader in this field.

• Our rail vehicles from commuter trains to metros, monorails to locomotives, high speed trains to light rail

vehicles provide sustainable mobility across cities globally moving millions daily. We are pleased with the

intent for procurement of rolling stock by Indian Railways.

Mr. Sudhir Rao, Managing Director, India,

Bombardier Transportation

• Our rail vehicles from commuter trains to metros, monorails to locomotives, high speed trains to

light rail vehicles provide sustainable mobility across cities globally moving millions daily. We

are pleased with the intent for procurement of rolling stock by Indian Railways.

• We are pleased with efforts to improve rail transport in Mumbai. Bombardier has been

supporting Mumbai’s rail ecosystem from 2002. We have installed and maintained the Traffic

Management System (TMS) on Mumbai’s Western and Central lines. Currently, trains equipped

with our propulsion are operating successfully in Mumbai’s Suburban Rail network and moving

around 3.5 million passengers daily. These projects further boost our long-term relationship in

this important ecosystem and Bombardier intends to continue to contribute to the success of

Mumbai by delivering more of our high-performance metro vehicles, monorails and signalling

systems.

• Railways in India is stabilizing and becoming more sustainable on its own with fast decision

making and ironing out administration issues. We are pleased that commitment to Private sector

is visible in every initiative which gives confidence to industry players like Bombardier to invest,

produce and grow in India.

• Bombardier Transportation is a global leader in rail technology and offers the broadest portfolio

in the industry. It covers the full spectrum of rail solutions, ranging from trains to sub-systems

and signalling. The company also provides complete transport systems, e-mobility technology

and maintenance services.

Mr. Sudhir Rao, Managing Director, India,

Bombardier Transportation

Viewpoints of Industry Experts on Budget 2018-19


What are your opinions on the Union Budget 2018-19 ?

The Railway portion of Budget basically attempts to take care of underinvestment syndrome which has

Historically affected growth of Railway sector in the country. It attempts to make Railway the preferred

mode of transportation.

What will be the impact of the Budget 2018-19 on the different Infrastructure projects in

Railways in India ?

The Budget gives a boost to

1. Railway electrification

2. Enhanced production of LHB coaches.

3. Boost to Railway suburban systems in general and to Mumbai and Banglore in particular.

4. Elimination of level crossings which are a drag equally to Road and Railway traffic. This is also expected to

provide a boost to Rail and Road safety.

Mr. L.C TRIVEDI CME, ICF

Mr. L.C TRIVEDI CME, ICF

Since This was the last Budget of BJP Government Before 2019 Elections, so what do you think it could bring

out ?

Inspite of impending elections in 2019 , Govt has successfully resisted temptation to yield to populism, Rather

the Budget attempts to rectify and take care of basic infrastructural deficiencies in Railway system . In coming

years , Railways are expected to be more agile and will be in a position to meet requirements of 6 trillion dollar

economy in 2022.

What are your viewpoints about the progress of Railways since 2014 ?

Since 2014 major thrust area have been :

1. Railway Electrification

2. Stopping production of conventional ICF coaches and switching over to 100% production of

Stainless Steel coaches including LHB .

3. Elimination of Level crossings .

4. Massive organizational reforms - resulting in Ease of doing Business.

5. Massive Capex in New lines, gauge conversion, electrification, Rolling stock , suburban

transportation system etc.

Do you find the Budget 2018-19 Satisfactory ?

Overall opinion : Excellent Budget which has refused to yield to populism inspite of being the last Budget before

elections.

Viewpoints Of Industry Experts On Budget 2018-19


What are your opinions on the Union Budget 2018-19?

The Union Budget 2018-19 focuses on infrastructure as much as it does on agriculture and healthcare. It is

heartening to note that the Government continues to recognise this sector to be the growth driver for the

economy. From the perspective of railways in particular, the government is on the right track with the largest

capital allocation to railways ever. Safety and modernisation are both top priorities of the Railways and is

reflected in the measures announced. Even Railway Minister’s focus on introducing state of the art signalling

system is a welcome move and one that will benefit the Railways immensely.

What will be the impact of the Budget 2018-19 on the different Infrastructure projects in Railways in India ?

Indian Railways focus on capacity augmentation should ultimately lead to improved fluidity, higher speeds and

better customer satisfaction through decongestion of the rail network. This should in turn improve reliability of

rail services and in turn give a fillip to freight and passenger growth. The focus on electrification should allow

Indian Railways to not only reduce dependence on fossil fuel-based traction but also save the nation’s

precious foreign exchange. The proposal to electrify the remaining non-electrified network, provides several

opportunities for Alstom – be it enhancing the production of electric locomotives or implementing

electrification projects using mechanised means that could allow execution of up to 12 km per day.


Let’s say that the budget for us has been a “Work in Progress”.

Mr. Bharat Salhotra Vice President, Sales & Business

Development, APAC, Alstom



What are your opinions on the Union Budget 2018-19 ?

It’s good to see that Infrastructure Development is given a massive push in the budget. As India is gaining

importance in the global economy and encouraging global companies to set up their manufacturing in India, it

is extremely important that infrastructure which is the backbone to support this movement, is given

importance. The budget allocation for urban infrastructure development and smart cities are a good move. I

am pleasantly surprised by the decision of the government to development tourist attractions and heritage

cities. These will help in promoting tourism and attracting more tourists. The decision to focus on safety of the

Railways is a necessary step to ensure safe and sustainable transportation for the commuters.

On the corporate front, reduction of corporate tax by 5% for companies with turnover under 250 crores INR is

a good move to boost medium sized companies and help their expansion. However, I feel it should have been

extended to companies with up to 400 crores of turnover for greater impact.

I am pleased with the decision of the government to invest in digital infrastructure, educational and social

security measures announced as it is taking us closer to being a developed nation from being a developing

nation.


I feel that the impact of the budget will be two pronged. Firstly, it will help achieve the vision of the government

to go electric by 2030 and railways in all its different avatars will play a pivotal role. Secondly, I feel that It will

Mr. Ashish Tandon MD, Egis India

make the public transport system more robust than it is now in the near future which will

encourage the use of public transportation amongst the masses and thereby reduce the

financial burden of crude oil import and improve the environment with reduced vehicular

emissions. So the way I see it, this budget is sowing the seeds for a more sustainable

tomorrow.

Since This was the last Budget of BJP Government Before 2019 Elections, so what do you

think it could bring out ?

This government has shown the risk appetite to take tough decisions which in the short term

may cause pain but will deliver gains in the long run. Since India is still a developing country,

I feel the budget is very pro-development wherein a lot of investment is made towards

building the nation. So in my view it’s not a populist budget but it’s a budget that will be good

for the nation in the long run


The intention of the government to go electric by 2030 has been a big boon for the railways. It

is seeing more acceptance and expansion. The focus has now moved towards modernization

to make railways world class and comfortable. The metros are on the rise and the super-fast

trains have become a ‘must have’ rather than a ‘good to have’. Technological advancements

are also sweeping the sector which is making the sector more relevant for the long term.


As they say that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step. In my opinion, this

budget is quite a few steps in the right direction Mr. Ashish Tandon

MD, Egis India



What are your opinions on the Rail Budget 2018-19 ?

Looks good overall! The highest-ever capital investment of Rs. 1.48 L Cr for capacity creation is the need of

the hour. Though the details of the allocation of such expenditures are not known, I do hope that the monies

will be invested in not only procuring new Rolling Stocks, but also in laying new railway lines to unconnected

areas, particularly in the North Eastern part of the country. It is heartening to note that in their enthusiasm for

expansion of railways, the government has not lost sight on safety issue with the subject becoming the corner

stone of the railway policy. I also hope that a some of the investment is also allocated to renewable energies

to meet the non–traction power requirements of the trains and stations.


The Year 2018-19 will be a pivotal year, not just for the Indian Railways but for the new Railway Minister as

well. The year will see the Mumbai Ahmedabad HSR (MAHSR) project coming out from drawing board to the

actual start of construction works on ground. In addition, several up-gradation, gauge conversion and station

redevelopment projects will be taking off simultaneously. The electrification of railway track that is yet be

accomplished in the left out 65% of the track km will also see a significant boost. Overall, the companies

engaged in the infrastructure sector, particularly in Railways, are in for an exciting time ahead.

Mr. Sushil Kumar Vice President – Business

Development & Coordination -

Gannon Dunkerley & Co., Ltd.,

Since This was the last Budget of BJP Government Before 2019 Elections, so what do you think it could bring

out ?

The government has tried to strike a balance between creating new capacitates and focusing on improving

the efficiency and safety on the existing system. I must congratulate the government for not resorting to the

usual “populism” and for catching the bull by its horns by addressing the real issues. Having said this, I would

definitely invite government’s attention on matters like non-punctuality of trains, poor quality of food,

uncleanliness etc that directly affect the common traveller and mask the great work that the government is

doing behind the scene.


A lot has been done and a lot is being done that will soon fructify in the coming couple of years. I think the

people are seeing changes and the development growth is in the right direction.


It may not sound a very popular budget for the people at the grass-root and the government may have

difficulty in selling this budget to them. But for the people in the know of things, a deviation from populism to

development is the right direction to take. What the government tends to lose by way “un-populism” may

more than make up by improving efficiency and safety in the system. At the end of the day, people will take a

note of it.

Mr. Sushil Kumar Vice President – Business

Development & Coordination -

Gannon Dunkerley & Co., Ltd.,

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