<h1>Railway Budget 2013-14: Focus on Safety, Passenger Amenities, and Fiscal Discipline with Minor Fare Adjustments Proposed.</h1> The Railway Budget 2013-14 emphasizes safety, consolidation, passenger amenities, and fiscal discipline. Despite absorbing increased diesel costs, minor hikes in supplementary charges for superfast and Tatkal trains are proposed. The budget outlines Rs. 96,500 crore in working expenses against Rs. 1,43,742 crore in receipts, with a plan outlay of Rs. 63,363 crore. Safety initiatives include a 10-year Corporate Safety Plan, elimination of level crossings, and enhanced fire detection systems. Passenger amenities will see improvements in cleanliness, bio-toilets, Wi-Fi, and food quality. New projects include 67 express trains, AC EMU services, and infrastructure upgrades. Staff welfare measures and sports promotions are also highlighted.