The Lok Sabha today saw the introduction of the Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The bill aims to amend the Railways Act of 1989 to enhance the powers of the Railways Board and improve operational efficiency.

Key provisions of the bill include the integration of the Indian Railway Board Act, of 1905 into the Railways Act, of 1989. This move seeks to simplify the legal framework governing Indian Railways by repealing the Indian Railway Board Act, of 1905 and incorporating its provisions into the Railways Act. The changes are intended to streamline the constitution and composition of the Railway Board, thereby boosting the overall efficiency of railway operations.

The bill was introduced to modernize and strengthen the administrative framework of Indian Railways.