While participating in the debate, the BJP leader is likely to cite systemic flaws in the overhaul of the sector — for instance, the privatisation initiative for New Delhi Railway Station didn’t attract even a single bid, or the potters at railway stations across the country are still governed by an archaic licence raj rule.

The BJP cited former Railway Minister Nitish Kumar’s commitment to strengthening the safety measures for Railways as a contrast to the present minister’s doing precious little on the same. “The minister has announced measures like double-decker trains without looking at the capacity of the tracks. Has the minister taken into account realities like low-lying cables along railway tracks across the country,” asked Sushma.

She, however, welcomed the introduction of special train for ladies, the young and passes for those from the unorganised sector.

Leaders like Shahnawaz Hussain, on the other hand, complained over the stepmotherly treatment given to Bihar while some others from the BJP said Maharashtra had been handed a raw deal.