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Railways will have to hike fares to meet revenue target: Report

<p>Even though Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu did not propose a passenger fare hike in the budget today, one should expect the politically difficult decision to be taken during the year to meet the revenue target, rating agency India Ratings said</p>

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Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu presenting the rail budget 2016-17 in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi on Thursday.

Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu presenting the rail budget 2016-17 in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi on Thursday.

Mumbai: Even though Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu did not propose a passenger fare hike in the budget today, one should expect the politically difficult decision to be taken during the year to meet the revenue target, rating agency India Ratings said.

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Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu presenting the rail budget 2016-17 in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi on Thursday. PTI

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