<h1>Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 sparks debate over Railway Board's autonomy and government control; critics seek more reforms.</h1> Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha criticized the government for attempting to control the Railway Board through the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to enhance the Board's functioning and independence. They argued that the bill undermines the Board's autonomy and bypasses necessary parliamentary scrutiny. The bill, passed by the Lok Sabha, allows the central government to oversee appointments and qualifications of Board members and introduces an independent regulator for fare determination. Government supporters claimed the bill would improve transparency and accountability, while critics demanded more comprehensive reforms and greater decentralization of railway governance.