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RAILWAY NEWS
Massive Rise in Fuel Costs.

26% Hike in diesel fuel costs IR RS 4.25 Billion!
The September 1 fuel hike represents an effort by the government to bring fuel pricing in line with actual cost. About 1/3 of oil is now imported and fuel costs can only continue to go up. How much more can diesel go up before a return to steam need be considered? Has that point already been reached? What about the effect of imported fuel on the exchange rate? Does it really make sense to import oil to haul coal that is used to generate electricity?
QUIZ: When and where in the world were the last MAINLINE steam locomotives built? ANSWER

Victory for Calcutta Trams!

Work is underway in Iran for a link that would connect the indian subcontinent with europe! Details in the Railway Staff College journal : Abhivyakti.
Bangladesh-India passenger trains to be restored.
Railway Budget 1997-1998 (released February,1997)Summary or Details
(Indian Express Feb 27,97 New Delhi)

Computerized Ticketing a Success

Steam News:

Official Fairy Queen Website, See the world's oldest working steam locomotive. "Rekindle the Romance"

Time almost out for Indian Steam.
Cutbacks end steam operation in Pakistan.Photos and Report.
Save Pakistan's Broad guage steam Locomotives from scrap.
Steam operations continue in Myanamar.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Report

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Railway Museum in Delhi

Photos from Railway Museum

Museum is located to the South of Delhi, Close to Chanakayapuri. It is home to the worlds oldest working steam locomotive also the oldest existing "monorail", shown above. Hours 8:30-1130 AM and 16:00-1730PM Summer , Hours 9:00-17:30 Winter , Closed Mondays.