World's fourth largest rail network and the second largest in Asia, Indian Railways has recently attracted immense global attention due to its successful turnaround to profitability. Development of PPP is envisaged in new routes, railway stations, logistics parks, cargo aggregation and warehouses etc. Development of budget hotels with private participation in the vicinity of railway stations is also envisaged. The sector provides opportunities in commercialization of railway properties through the PPP route, some of which have a very high development potential, like