Attempt to bring private companies on board the Indian Railways have barely worked. We dive deep into the real financial strain: Did you know the Indian Railways spends over ₹98 for every ₹100 it earns? We unpack why the 2019 grand plan to privatize 150 passenger trains failed, and explore the essential steps experts say the government must take from gradually raising fares to separating non-core functions like hospitals and schools to finally get the tracks aligned for private investors.