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New Rail Minister Sadanand Gowda stresses on safety

New Delhi: Against the backdrop of the Gorakhdham train mishap that has claimed 25 lives, new Railway Minister D V Sadanand Gowda today said railway safety was a matter of concern and listed safety, security

PTI Updated on: May 27, 2014 16:12 IST

The death toll in the train mishap that took place near Sant Kabir Nagar in Uttar Pradesh has risen to 25 with preliminary report suggesting that a fracture in the tracks could have led to the accident.

Observing that there are many challenges confronting the Railways, Gowda said they would brace them and resolve the problems.

The minister said he has to study all the issues in details and discuss with the Prime Minister the goals ahead.

“I would discuss with my Prime Minister what is his idea and which aspect we should give focus...I need another 10 days time to come before the public to explain what is the road map before me,” he said.

Asked about an ambitious project to run bullet trains in the country, he said the concept has already been emphasized by the Prime Minister during his election campaign.

“Certainly, I will discuss with him,” he added.

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