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News Entry# 309775
Jul 27 2017 (16:15) 6 reasons Indians are now choosing air travel over railways (indiatoday.intoday.in)
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Are trains in India really fit for travel today?
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Jul 27 2017 (18:07)
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Monk_in_Black~   4903 blog posts
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True fact, a bitter one though, as a railfan
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Jul 27 2017 (19:20)
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With changing times, thoughts as well as requirement of people have changed in last few decades.
(1) Children are no longer crazy about "lel gaadi" (trains) but are crazy about sleek aeroplanes as well as beautiful and powerful cars.
(2) cost of air travel has now become increasingly affordable option to cities served by airports.
(3) Luxury buses have become very common with
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increasing network of highway & expressways.
(4) Ownership of cars with ac have drastically increased which is an economic option for family to travel upto 400-500 kms on highways.
(5) Short Journey Time has become very important requirement for people.

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Jul 29 2017 (18:53)
jcdkerala
jcdkerala   93 blog posts
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Railways do not know what to prioritize and not to prioritize. Railways could have given good competition to airlines and buses in overnight routes but they are more interested in allocating new trains such as humsafar in ultra long routes, running premium A/C trains at odd timings, it is a very clear message. Sad story
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Jul 29 2017 (19:02)
Niramal Baba   255 blog posts
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Sabse baddi baat to tanne batai hi na, logo ki aamadani badh gai. Maateo me kaam karan waala majboor bhi ib din k 500 se 600 rupiye kamata se.
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Jul 29 2017 (21:09)guest
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You are very right...
Most people would switch to planes by 2050 for long distances. Only people with low income may prefer unreserved coaches for travel.
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