Indian Railways 2.0, Startup Opportunities Abound

• Traffic revenue of the Indian Railways till August this year has declined by 42.3% over the corresponding period last year
• Unlike a private enterprise, the Railways in India has to play a balance among its various roles
• The pandemic has sharply brought into focus the need for “safe” travel especially to prevent further outbreaks of the pandemic

Indian Railways plays a vital role in the economy and the lives of people in India. The year 2020 has been unlike anything seen by the travel industry in the last few decades. The Industry that ferries over 20+ Mn passengers daily was brought to a complete standstill due to the pandemic-induced lockdown. The economic impact was huge.

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