<h1>Rajya Sabha Members Urge Railways Ministry to Expedite Projects, Address Safety, and Employment Concerns; Praise Budget Allocations</h1> Members of the Rajya Sabha urged the Railways Ministry to expedite pending projects and proposed new initiatives. A leader highlighted unfinished projects in Tamil Nadu, including a new line connecting Pondicherry to Bengaluru. Concerns about women's safety and employment were also raised. A member praised increased budget allocations for Uttar Pradesh, while another requested the completion of an unfinished line and new train services. An independent member called for separate zones for northeastern states to boost employment. Other members expressed concerns about safety, recruitment, and working conditions for loco pilots, and criticized the rebranding of passenger trains as express services.