<h1>Indian Railways to Delegate More Powers to Zonal Managers, Simplify Freight Rules, and Streamline Private Siding Construction.</h1> The Union Railway Minister announced plans to further delegate, decentralize, and deregulate powers to General Managers of all Zonal Railways to enhance decision-making. The Railway Budget for 2015-16 includes simplifying rules for the freight business and eliminating the need for Rail Transport Clearance from the Ministry. Additionally, the process for constructing private sidings will be streamlined. The Minister emphasized the need for new governance structures, delivery mechanisms, management reforms, and transparency within Indian Railways.