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Srinand Jha

November 9, 2023 | Infrastructure

India - Bangladesh connection re-opens

The line was closed when the countries separated in 1947.

November 3, 2023 | Main line

Indian Railways to introduce 130km/h EMUs without air-conditioning

The trains will be an alternative to the premium Vande Bharat trains.

November 2, 2023 | Freight

India’s Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor completed

Commercial operation began on November 1.

August 17, 2023 | Passenger

Indian Railways’ safety shortcomings exposed

IRJ’s correspondent, Srinand Jha, reflects on the events that have followed the devastating collision at Balasore in eastern India on June 2.

August 7, 2023 | Fleet

India’s fleet renewal gathers pace

India is investing billions to update its aging fleets of locomotives and passenger trains, and is largely relying on private manufacturers to deliver the new equipment, as Srinand Jha reports.

July 24, 2023 | High-speed

India issues tender for 24 Shinkansen trains

Hitachi Rail and Kawasaki Heavy Industries are the frontrunners for the contract, which is limited to Japanese suppliers.

June 12, 2023 | High-speed

Mumbai - Ahmadabad HSL undersea tunnel contract awarded

Afcons Infrastructure to begin work shortly under $US 776m contract.

June 5, 2023 | Asia

Fatal Indian train crash raises safety questions

Srinand Jha assesses the initial fallout from the devastating accident in eastern India on June 3, which left 275 people dead, and raised numerous questions over the safety of India’s railways.

May 25, 2023 | Financial

India to build Asia’s largest wheel factory at a cost of $US 121m

Production capacity will be 200,000 forged wheels a year.

April 21, 2023 | Fleet

TMH wins Vande Bharat sleeper contract

Russian supplier was confirmed as the low bidder for the contract last month.

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