Question
Mention challenges before Indian Railway.

Answer

Challenge faced by Indian Railway:
  • Attempts are made for development of railway during planning yet there are many challenges before this sector.
  • They are as under:
$(1)$ Compared to other countries in our railway the use of modern technology is limited.
  • Speedy measures should be taken in this direction.
$(2)$ The facilities of railway, looking to India's geographical area and the requirements of the nation are inadequate.
$(3)$ Shortage of finance and problem of good administration are serious challenges.
  • Due to large scale corruption prevailing in this sector however big amount allocated to railway, it is always inadequate.
  • As it is managed by public enterprise there is lack of efficiency.
  • Frequent accidents are its evidences.
$(4)$ Attempts are made to increase facilities for passengers but they are insufficient.
$(5)$ Regional inequality is observed in the development of railway.
  • Even after so many years of planning, certain areas are far away from the facilities of railway.
  • Along with public sector co-operation of private sector should be taken for speedy development of railway in India.
  • This can solve the problem of shortage of finance and the problem of administration.
  • Steps should be taken to increase load bearing capacity, with proper planning so maximum utilization of established railway lines be carried out.

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