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New Delhi: BEML Limited and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) will jointly bid for metro rail projects in West Asia, for which the two public sector entities have identified a pipeline of upcoming projects, said officials. While DMRC could have earlier bid for operations in such projects, the partnership will allow the two entities to offer end-to-end services including rolling stock supplies, a senior official told ET. A BEML statement said it had signed a MoU with DMRC on Wednesday ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Namma Metro has slipped to third place in terms of operational network length, losing its position as the country's second-largest system to Mumbai Metro.The shift comes after Mumbai Metro commissioned new corridors, including the Dahisar-Kashigaon stretch and the first section of Line 2B (Mandale to Diamond Garden), extending connectivity to Thane district and linking the eastern suburbs.With the addition of roughly 10 km, Mumbai's operational network has now crossed the 100-km mark, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) under Ministry of Defence has signed an MoU with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to collaborate on metro rail projects in India and overseas, marking a step towards expanding integrated urban mobility solutions. The MoU seeks to establish a framework for cooperation between the two organisations to jointly identify, pursue and execute metro projects across domestic and international markets and the partnership will leverage BEML's m ...Read More >
Officials said that since this is the first and only pair of sleeper versions of Vande Bharat, which are in operation, its advanced detections of faults and their timely maintenance is very crucial for smooth and regular service. "Building on this, Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced advanced, in-house developed maintenance systems using cutting-edge and cost-effective technologies," said Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer. "NFR's growing capability in adopting innov ...Read More >
Jefferies initiated coverage on rail rolling stock makers, recommending a Buy for Titagarh Rail Systems with an Rs 810 target, citing strong passenger and metro coach demand. Conversely, it issued an Underperform rating for Jupiter Wagons with a Rs 200 target, citing its freight-heavy business and slower growth prospects. Jefferies has initiated coverage on two rail rolling stock makers with contrasting calls, betting on a sharp re-rating in Titagarh Rail Systems while turning cautious on Jupit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Indian Railways has sanctioned an important project for strengthening its communication infrastructure in Western Railway with the approval of the provision of 4×48 Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) Backbone in Ahmedabad and Ratlam Divisions at a total cost of Rs. 398.36 crore. The project has been approved under the umbrella work titled "Provision of Kavach with communication backbone of Long Term Evolution (LTE) on balance routes of Indian Railways (Umbrella Work 202 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday inspected sample coaches developed with proposed interior design and colour schemes for the next-generation Amrit Bharat coaches on April 4 at New Delhi station. These sample coaches have been thoughtfully designed to enhance passenger comfort, aesthetics, and overall travel experience. The coaches have been furnished with distinct interior colour themes, incorporating coordinated shades across key compone ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday inspected sample coaches developed with proposed interior design and colour schemes for the next-generation Amrit Bharat coaches on April 4 at New Delhi station. These sample coaches have been thoughtfully designed to enhance passenger comfort, aesthetics, and overall travel experience. The coaches have been furnished with distinct interior colour themes, incorporating coordinated shades across key compone ...Read More >
Work has now moved to the installation of critical systems inside the tunnel, the NHSRCL said in a statement. "The 21-km tunnel between Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai and Shilphata includes a 5-km NATM section between Ghansoli and Shilphata, where excavation has been completed, paving the way for subsequent construction activities," it said. A drainage system is being developed using specialised casting gantries to ensure safe collection and channelization of seepage water, while waterproofing ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Indian Railways has recorded a year of strong and well-rounded progress in FY 2025-26, achieving significant milestones across freight operations, passenger services, infrastructure development, safety systems, digital initiatives with advancing self-reliance in technology and manufacturing. These accomplishments underscore its critical role in supporting economic activity, enhancing connectivity, and ensuring efficient mobility across the country. Union Minist ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Indian Railways has taken up the work of setting up a Railway Manufacturing Unit at Kazipet in Warangal district at a cost of Rs. 521.36 crore where manufacture of modern Mainline Electric Multiple Units (MEMU) is planned. The work of the unit at Kazipet is at an advanced stage with civil and electrical infrastructure nearing completion. This was stated by the Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while responding to a question raised by the BJP MP DK Aruna on Vande Bharat sleeper ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) Work on the 21-km underground tunnel of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor has progressed to advanced stages, with about 5 km of the stretch excavated using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said on Thursday. Work has now moved to the installation of critical systems inside the tunnel, the NHSRCL said in a statement. "The 21-km tunnel between Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai and Shilphata include ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project will be serviced by three Rolling Stock depots located at Sabarmati and Surat in Gujarat and Thane in Maharashtra. Surat Rolling Stock depot, with an area of about 27 Ha, will be equipped with facilities for the commissioning and maintenance of the trains. It will have state-of-the-art equipment for light maintenance of trainsets with inspection bays, washing plant, stabling lines, etc, an official release said. ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project will be serviced by three Rolling Stock depots located at Sabarmati and Surat in Gujarat and Thane in Maharashtra. Surat Rolling Stock depot, with an area of about 27 Ha, will be equipped with facilities for the commissioning and maintenance of the trains. It will have state-of-the-art equipment for light maintenance of trainsets with inspection bays, washing plant, stabling lines, etc, an official release said. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has secured a significant contract from the JSW Group for the manufacture and supply of freight wagons. According to Texmaco, the total value of the order stands at approximately Rs 421.38 crore, which includes Goods and Services Tax (GST). The base value of the contract, excluding taxes, is pegged at Rs 357.11 crore. The Kolkata-headquartered company received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from JSW Group Companies for the producti ...Read More >
Kolkata, Mar 31 (PTI) Engineering major Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited on Tuesday said it received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from JSW Group for manufacturing and supplying 20 rakes of freight wagons valued at approximately Rs 421.38 crore, inclusive of GST. The order comprises BLCS wagons, BLSS wagons, BFNV wagons, and BVCM brake vans, designed to support high-capacity container transport and efficient rail logistics operations, a statement said. Sudipta Mukherjee, Managing Director, Texmac ...Read More >
The 3300 HP Cape Gauge (1067 mm) locomotives manufactured by BLW are designed for heavy-duty performance and operational versatility. Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), the flagship locomotive manufacturing unit of Indian Railways, has added yet another milestone to India's growing export capabilities with the successful dispatch of its sixth indigenously designed 3300 Horse Power (HP) AC-AC diesel-electric locomotive to Mozambique on 15 December 2025. This marks continued progress under an export ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16: In a significant boost to Mumbai's public transport network, select sections of two new metro corridors -- Metro Line 9 and Metro Line 2B -- are set to become operational by December 31, according to multiple media reports. Officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) have confirmed that preparations are in their final stages for the partial launch of both lines. New Metro Stretches to Ease Traffic Congestion Once opened, the new metro stretches ...Read More >
A Russian‑Indian joint venture has showcased the first design of a new high‑speed sleeper coach at the International Railway Equipment Exhibition in New Delhi. Kinet is a joint venture between Russian rolling stock companies and Indian government-owned Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for the manufacturing and maintenance of 120 Indian 'Vande Bharat' high-speed trains. The venture is expected to unveil the first prototype in June 2026, with manufacturing set to begin by the end of December, ...Read More >
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible. New Delhi, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible. Speaking ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of Satish Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board for a further period of one year, effective from September 1, 2025. An order dated August 27 from the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, reads, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension in tenure of Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of Satish Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board for a further period of one year, effective from September 1, 2025. An order dated August 27 from the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, reads, "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension in tenure of Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Volvo, the Swedish luxury carmaker on Friday said it plans to bring the new Volvo EX30 SUV, the entry level luxury electric car, during the forthcoming festive season, to boost electric penetration in the world's third largest car market. "In the last six months the electric car market in India has grown about 4.5 per cent in the mass car market while the luxury car market rose to 9 per cent. We want to accelerate this growth by bringing our new Volvo EX30 electric car during the fes ...Read More >
Kanpur: Two coaches of the 15269 Sabarmati Jan Sadharan Express derailed near Bhauti station on the outskirts of Kanpur on Friday afternoon, sparking panic among passengers and halting rail movement on the route temporarily. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported. The train, which was travelling from Muzaffarpur Junction to Ahmedabad's Sabarmati BG Junction, experienced the derailment shortly after departing from Kanpur Central at 3:07 PM. The incident occurred at approximate ...Read More >
New Delhi, The loco pilots union has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to refer their dispute with the rail administration over rest hours to the lower house's Petition Committee, and warned of a nationwide strike if the issue is not resolved. The All India Loco Running Staff Association and the rail administration have locked horns over clubbing weekly rest hours with daily rest hours. However, the Railway Ministry said that, of late, it has created several amenities for loco ...Read More >
Chennai: The cause of Sunday's goods train derailment and fire near Tiruvallur, which affected rail services, is still under probe. The Tiruvallur collector said a crack was found on the tracks, raising concerns about maintenance. Railway officials denied this. "There was a crack on the track. Whether this caused the derailment can be known only after investigation. But this puts a spotlight on track maintenance lapses," said Tiruvallur collector M Prathap. "There were no signs of sabotage," he ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to improve service efficiency and automate the maintenance of rolling stock, Indian Railways has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) for the installation of Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS) to boost train safety. MVIS is a modern, AI and ML-based technology solution deployed on wayside that captures high-resolution images of the under-gear of moving trains a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Twelve people were arrested in connection with Wednesday's violent protest against an ethanol factory proposed at Pedda Dhanwada village in Jogulamba district. Sub-inspector D Jagadeeswar said the police used video footage to identify those involved in the unrest.In a video statement on Thursday, the SI said notices were issued to five others. "Protesters came armed with sticks and red chilli powder. They pelted stones at the police and set fire to a container and makeshift shelters m ...Read More >
Chennai: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) finalised its last set of trainsets for Phase-2 by awarding a 1,538.35-crore contract to Alstom Transport India for 32 driverless trains. Each trainset will have a passenger capacity of around 900.As per the delivery schedule, the first driverless train will be handed over by February 2027 for testing at Phase-2 depot, with remaining rakes to follow between Sept 2027 and May 2028. A 14-month integrated testing period is planned before commissioning.This ...Read More >
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