Rail, Road, Ports and Multimodal Trade-offs Assessment
Module 7 • 10 Questions
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Indian Railways runs an operating ratio of 98% to 99%. What does this metric mean and why is it so high?
A
Operating expenses are nearly equal to revenues, leaving a minimal surplus; the thin margin is driven by social obligations such as keeping second-class passenger fares low for migrant labor and poorer segments and subsidizing certain agricultural and food freight, with freight revenue (62% of the total) cross-subsidizing passengers (31%).
B
It means 98-99% of trains run on time, reflecting excellent punctuality.
C
It means 98-99% of track is electrified, reflecting sustainability investment.
D
It means wagons are utilized 98-99% of their cycle time in revenue service.