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Article: Banerjee dismisses corporate structure for railways

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July 9, 2009
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New Delhi, July. 9 -- Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday ruled out corporatisation of the country's railroad network but said the private sector's participation can be considered for commercial use of railway land for areas like healthcare and education institutions.

"I'm always in favour of our employees. I'll be the last person to do it," Banerjee said in her reply to the debate on the railway budget, referring to demands for corporatisation of some of the services and larger role for private sector in overall development Indian Railways.

The minister said a blue print was being drawn to totally revamp the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp but added there was no need to ...

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