The Indian Railways isn't the only one that sees benefit in the CMS. Transnet (South African Railways) has shown interest in using the CMS. Transnet Freight Rail, a division of Transnet, is the largest mover of freight in Africa.

But perhaps most importantly railway safety has improved. In his 2008-2009 Railway Budget speech, Lalu Prasad announced that railway mishaps have reduced. "The number of train accidents has come down from 234 in 2005-06 to an all time minimum of 195 in 2006-07."

There's no price on that.