<h1>Railways Achieves Best Operating Ratio in Nine Years at 88.5%, Focuses on Efficiency and Employee Development.</h1> The Minister of Railways announced a proposed operating ratio of 88.5% for 2015-16, marking the best performance in nine years and the best since the Sixth Pay Commission. This improvement reflects better financial performance in 2014-15 than anticipated. To sustain this efficiency, the Railways will focus on enhancing decision-making speed, accountability, and management information systems. Employee training and development are emphasized for successful transformation. The Minister has delegated tender approval powers to General Managers to uphold governance and transparency standards.