NEW DELHI, Dec. 27 -- In view of the rapid sustained growth in demand for travel, the capacity of major cities to originate new trains needs to be doubled from the current level in the next 5 years. The current infrastructure serving needs to be augmented so as to meet the requirements of upcoming years. The works for doubling the originating capacity by the year 2030 would include the following actions:
Augmenting the current terminals with additional platforms, stabling lines, pit lines, and adequate shunting facilities.
Identifying and creating new terminals in and around the urban area.
Maintenance facilities, including mega coaching complexes.
Increasing the sectional capacity with traffic facility works, signaling upgradation, and...