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August 18, 2020 | Asia

China-India tensions cloud Chinese involvement in Indian metro projects

INDIA’s continuing border hostilities with China have led to uncertainty about the future of several metro rail projects where Chinese companies are working as technology partners.

August 13, 2020 | Main line

Improved response for Indian Railways’ private operator initiative

INDIAN Railway’s (IR) initiative to attract the private sector to operate passenger services elicited a better response at the second pre-bid conference on August 12, with major players who were not involved in the first conference held July 21 were among the 23 participants.

August 4, 2020 | Infrastructure

Sinara Transport Machines to supply ballast regulating machines for Indian Railways

INDIAN Railways (IR) has awarded Sinara Transport Machines (STM), Russia, a contract to supply 19 ballast regulating machines (BRM), along with servicing and repairs.

July 21, 2020 | Infrastructure

Confusion over India’s role in Iran’s Chabahar - Zahedan line

IRAN and India have moved to allay concerns that India has been excluded from the construction of Iran’s 628km line connecting Chabahar and Zahedan.

July 16, 2020 | Technology

Indian Railways targets net zero emissions by 2030

INDIA’s Ministry of Railways has announced plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, due to Indian Railways’ (IR) extensive environmental initiatives.

July 15, 2020 | Fleet

India’s 160km/h EMU procurement plan falters

INDIAN Railways’ (IR) Rs 15bn ($US 208m) tender for the manufacture and supply of propulsion systems for 44 16-car 160km/h trains is in trouble after major international players including Alstom, Bombardier and Siemens stayed away from the bidding process.

July 11, 2020 | High-speed

India-Japan logjam over Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed

A continuing stalemate between the Indian and Japanese governments over the revised cost of the Mumbai - Ahmedabad high-speed line is threatening to derail the ambitious project and push the 2023 projected completion date back by at least a few years.

July 7, 2020 | Infrastructure

Indian Railways completes first section of 308km Nadikudi - Srikalahasti line

INDIAN Railways (IR) has announced the completion of construction on a 46km, 1676mm-gauge line between New Piduguralla and Savalyapuram stations in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.

July 2, 2020 | Main line

Indian Railways invites private partners to operate passenger services

INDIAN Railways (IR) has invited the private sector to participate in the operation of passenger services, issuing a tender to operate 109 origin destination (OD) services using 151 new trains.

June 29, 2020 | Asia

Indian Railways completes extensive repairs during Covid-19 disruption

INDIAN Railways has completed over 200 long-overdue maintenance projects across its network during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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