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DELHI: In a move that will open new opportunities for producers
of entertainment software, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee
today announced that on-board infotainment services would
be introduced on Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and important long distance
inter-city trains for a pleasurable travel experience.
Presenting
the Railway Budget 2009-10 in the Lok Sabha today, Banerjee
also announced that the railway concession for accredited
mediapersons has been increased from 30 to 50 per cent, apart
from concession once a year for the journalist to travel with
spouse at a ticket concession of 50 per cent.
Under
the new method, photo identification cum credit cards based on the certification
by the Press Information Bureau and other competent State and local authorities
would be issued instead of coupons. On production of this card, the Press Correspondents
would be able to get reservation done and also tickets issued from the PRS/UTS
counters through this card. Facilities
would also be provided to get compact accommodation for both the Press Correspondents
and their family members who are not availing this concession. | 
