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Srinand Jha

February 10, 2022 | Metros

Bengaluru metro train contract with CRRC in trouble

CRRC has failed to establish a local manufacturing plant to produce 192 cars from order for 216, putting completion of the order in jeopardy.

February 1, 2022 | Financial

India announces $US 32.7bn capital investment in rail in national budget

The government also announced an increased commitment towards rolling stock development.

January 27, 2022 | Policy

Rail industry optimistic ahead of Indian budget announcement

New schemes are unlikely, but sector is hopeful for reforms allowing private sector access to Indian Railways projects in February budget.

January 13, 2022 | Infrastructure

India approves location survey for Myanmar line

The line will form part of the Trans-Asian Rail Network.

December 21, 2021 | Metros

Modi to inaugurate first phase of Kanpur Metro on December 28

Line in Agra also set to open in 2022.

December 6, 2021 | Main line

IR explores new models for private sector engagement

The new Indian Railways models include the possibility of selling or leasing surplus rolling stock.

October 6, 2021 | Analysis

Shifting priorities for India’s high-speed rail programme

With the Mumbai - Ahmedabad project suffering from delays of around five years, the focus for India’s high-speed programme is moving towards gaining approval for other lines, as Srinand Jha explains.

July 26, 2021 | Financial

Limited response to Indian Railways’ private operations tender

Just two bidders emerge for three of the 12 contracts available.

July 21, 2021 | Asia

Indian PM inaugurates multiple rail projects in Gujarat

Upgrades to the 55km Mahesana - Varetha line and electrification of 264km Surendranagar - Pipavav line among the projects.

July 17, 2021 | Rolling stock

Alstom will deliver first RRTS trains in early 2022

Standard gauge Delhi - Meerut line on course to open in March 2023.

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