Overall Objectives of the NRP study
Overall Objectives of the NRP Study
The overall objective of the study is to prepare a comprehensive strategy and master plan for the rail sector in India which will
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Facilitate easy movement of freight and passengers, and access to resources and services with reliability, safety and convenience to secure an environmentally efficient and long term sustainable rail transport system.
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Stimulate economic growth by way of creating required rail infrastructure in conjunction with other mode of transport.
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Promote social integration and stability, and be responsive to local, national, regional and international demands and/or any socioeconomic growth strategy.
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Provide a prioritized rail transport investment plan and implementation schedule for the whole country as well as specific national and regional spatial development corridors.
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Draw out a plan for Trans-Asian Rail network.
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Meet the strategic requirement along international border.
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To build an economically competitive rail transport system.