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RAILWAY BUDGET 2000-2001

5 % hike in most freight rates, essentials spared
Mamta Banerjee seeks Rs 733 billion budget. 19 new trains in 2000-2001. The railways' market borrowings are expected to be Rs 36.68 billion.
Rail Bhavan to focus on tourism, trans-Asian role, hardselling freight services.
Falling freight causes concern to railways.
Reactions: Industry angry, common man happy
Railway Budget 2000-2001 highlights.