C P Joshi takes charge as railway minister

September 24, 2012 11:46

Newly-appointed Railway Minister C P Joshi today said safety of passengers will be his top priority, along with modernisation and improvement in passenger amenities.

Joshi, who has been given additional charge of railways after the Trinamool Congress withdrew support to the UPA government, said he will set the agenda for his ministry after holding discussions with railways officials.

Talking to reporters after his maiden visit to Rail Bhawan in New Delhi, Joshi said, "Safety will be my top priority, along with passenger amenities and modernisation of rail infrastructure."

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