Pawan Kumar Bansal, the newly appointed Minister of Railways, has said that his priority would be to provide the people access to hassle-free and efficient rail services. Punctuality, safety and security, both in trains and at railway stations will be the thrust areas, he has said.
Shri Bansal also emphasised that the Railways have to maintain sound physical and financial health so that it becomes a veritable engine of growth for the entire nation. “It shall be my endeavour to ensure that every region & State of our vast country gets its due regarding development of railway infrastructure and services”, Sh. Bansal said. He told, for that he will seek cooperation from all employees right from Gangman, Coolie and upto the senior officers, numbering over 13 lakhs and work to provide congenial atmosphere to them to work for the Railway and the nation.