New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her maiden Budget Speech on Friday announced sops for various sectors.

The key highlights in the railway infrastructure sector are as follows:
* Rs 50 lakh crore investment needed in Railway Infrastructure during 2018-2030.
* Public-Private-Partnership proposed for development and completion of tracks, rolling
stock manufacturing and delivery of passenger freight services.
* 657 kilometres of Metro Rail network has become operational across the country.

--IANS rtp