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Title: Why Railways aren’t Privatised in India
Authors: Parth Lahoti and Dilpreet Singh Wason
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Parth Lahoti1 and Dilpreet Singh Wason2 1. Symbiosis Centre For Management Studies Pune. 2. Symbiosis Law School Pune.
MLA 8 Lahoti, Parth, and Dilpreet Singh Wason. "Why Railways aren’t Privatised in India." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 8, Aug. 2024, pp. 2713-2728, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i08.010. Accessed Aug. 2024. APA 6 Lahoti, P., & Wason, D. (2024, August). Why Railways aren’t Privatised in India. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(8), 2713-2728. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i08.010 Chicago Lahoti, Parth, and Dilpreet Singh Wason. "Why Railways aren’t Privatised in India." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 8 (August 2024), 2713-2728. Accessed August, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i08.010.
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ABSTRACT: Indian Railways is one of the biggest and most complex rail networks in the world. It was founded in 1853 when the first train ran between Thane and Mumbai. The Ministry of Railways, under the ownership and operation of the Government of India, is responsible for this vital component of the country's infrastructure, economic expansion, and social advancement. frequently referred to as India's lifeline. It plays a crucial role in everyday life and economic activity by enabling the smooth movement of people and goods across the nation. The railways offer a dependable, economical, and vast network that links rural and urban areas, fostering national cohesion and integration. Whether they are long-distance travellers or everyday commuters, they are an essential form of transportation for millions of people every day.

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