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September 19, 2022 | Policy

Indian Railways wheel plant tender stokes debate

With India’s state-owned and the newly built wheel and axle facility at Rae Bareli continuing to remain tied in bureaucratic tangles, Indian Railways (IR) is facing the prospect of relying on bulk imports of forged wheels and axles for at least the next two years. Srinand Jha reports.

August 25, 2022 | Track

Automating fastening manufacturing

During the IAF track maintenance exhibition in Münster, Germany, in June, Vossloh invited a small group of railway journalists to visit its new automated fastening factory in Werdohl. David Briginshaw reports on this new state-of-the art facility which was inaugurated in May.

June 15, 2022 | Fleet

IR’s search for wheel suppliers goes international as demand increases

The railway is also increasing domestic manufacturing capacity.

June 11, 2021 | Fleet

Wagon construction to restart at Polish factory

European wagon shortage behind PKP Cargo’s decision to reopen factory.

March 8, 2021 | Fleet

Hitachi Rail installs welding and painting facilities at Newton Aycliffe

The new facilities will initially be used to build inter-city trains for East Midlands Railway and Avanti West Coast.

February 18, 2021 | Rolling stock

Sri Lanka approves domestic rolling stock production plan

At least 100 coaches will be manufactured with the support of a private investor.

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