August 9, 2024
Saugata Ray opposing the introduction The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in LS
सभापवत महोदया, मैंरेि संशोधन विधेयक, 2024 का विरोध करता ह ं। मंत्री जी नेस्टेटमेंट ऑफ ऑब्जेक्ट्स एिं रीजन मेंबताया हैवक the functioning and independence of the Railway Board will be enhanced with this Bill. All the provisions of the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905 are proposed to be incorporated in the Bill. अभी तक 1989 का एक वबि है। It is not a very old Bill. Originally, as you have mentioned, Railways was separated from PWD. Then the Railway Board was set up. May I represent to you, hon. Chairman, that the Railway Board was bureaucracy? That can happen. It is inflexible. It is unable to take timely decision. It is unable to give relief to the people of this country. The Railway Minister, instead of bringing unnecessary bills which have functioned for a long time, should give attention to the railway accidents. He himself was present when the railway accident took place in Balasore. He was present again when the Kanchanjunga Express rammed into a station. The whole question is, what is the railway doing about safety of railway passengers? The Railway Minister has introduced Vande Bharat Train. It is good. They take you fast. When I oppose something, I can bring all the points. … Your Railway Board has failed to control accidents. इसेज्यादा पािर देनेसेक्या होगा?…
