New Delhi, November 20, 2025:
Railway experts have stressed the urgent need for an empowered, independent regulator to oversee safety, pricing, and competition within the Indian Railways ecosystem. Speaking at a national transportation forum, specialists warned that without a robust regulatory framework, reforms could lead to inconsistencies in service quality and weaken accountability across operators.
The experts also cautioned against unplanned or rapid privatisation, arguing that such moves may compromise passenger safety, disrupt existing operational structures, and increase travel costs. They emphasised that any shift toward private participation should be gradual, transparent, and guided by long-term national interests rather than short-term gains.
