Competition and Regulatory Issues in the Railway Sector in India 2014

Overview

The Indian railways form an integral part of the transport sector and its growth, efficiency and competitiveness are essential for the rapid growth of the sector vis-‡-vis the economy. However, recent statistics have reflected a negative growth of the monopolistic railway sector. This Briefing Paper aims to provide an overall understanding of the railway sector and suggestions to revamp it in an inclusive and sustainable manner. Tools such as separation of powers, injection of competition and setting up of a regulator have been advocated herein as important measures to ensure an overall growth in the sector.