As India adopts the MumbaiâAhmedabad High Speed Rail model as the national template, lessons from it must be institutionalised to ensure seamless rollout of future corridors, notes Lalit Chandra Trivedi. In May this year, I spent several days riding Chinaâs high-speed rail (HSR) network. Beijing to Shanghai at 350 kmph, provincial connections timed to the...
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The East-West Freight Corridor will be built faster and smarter
How are the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)âamong the most ambitious railway projects executed globally, with a combined investment of `1.24 trillionâtransforming Indiaâs freight landscape? Few are better placed to answer than Praveen Kumar, Managing Director, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL), who is often referred to as the âFreight Man of Indiaâ. Taking...
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The Long Transformation Ride
In its bid to become a world-class transporter, Indian Railways is intensifying its push on infrastructure, freight, safety, sustainability and self-reliance, with mixed results. The transition reflects industrial growth, sustainability, technological progress and nationâbuilding, writes Manish Pant. On a humid July morning, after flagging off Indiaâs first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana,...
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Indian Railways Records Highest-Ever Coal Loading Growth in October
The sustained growth in coal transportation comes amid rising electricity demand and deficient rainfall in parts of the country, increasing reliance on coal-based power generation. Indian Railways has recorded its highest-ever coal loading performance for the period up to October 18, registering growth of 22.5 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year. The...
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Indian Railways Deploys Humanoid Robot ASC ARJUN at Visakhapatnam for Smart Station Security
Deployed under the Railway Protection Forceâs modernisation push, the humanoid robot strengthens station operations in security, passenger services, crowd management and safety awareness. In a first for the Indian Railways, a humanoid robot named ASC ARJUN has been deployed at Visakhapatnam Railway Station to enhance passenger safety, security, and service delivery. The robot was launched...
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Union Cabinet Clears $146 Million Delhi Metro Expansion, Adding 16 km and 13 Stations
At the heart of the expansion, the Central Vista corridor promises seamless metro access for 60,000 office goers and 200,000 daily visitors. Even as India is poised to become the secondâlargest metro rail network in the world, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved three new corridors for the Delhi Metro,...
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Saleem Ahmad Takes Charge as RVNL CMD, Steering Shift to AllâInfra Vision
With 33 years of engineering experience, Ahmad assumes leadership as RVNL transitions to a global infrastructure developer. Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), the stateâowned diversified infrastructure company under the Ministry of Railways, has announced the appointment of Saleem Ahmad as its new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD). Prior to this role, Ahmad was serving as...
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Rail Freight Rises 4.2% in November as Steel, Iron Ore and Fertiliser Volumes Surge
Rail Freight Rises 4.2% in November as Steel, Iron Ore and Fertiliser Volumes Surge In just eight months of FY2025â26, the worldâs fourthâlargest rail transporter has exceeded the fullâyear freight loading of FY2013â14, recorded at 1,055 MT. Indian Railways recorded a freight loading of 135.7 million tonnes (MT) in November 2025, marking a 4.2 per...
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Railway Board Tightens Garbage Disposal Rules for Trains
The apex decision-making body of Indian Railways has set a oneâmonth deadline, cautioning that violations will trigger termination of service contractors. The Railway Board, the apex decisionâmaking body of the Indian Railways, has issued detailed instructions to all 19 Zonal Railways on the management and disposal of garbage from trains during their journey. The directive...
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Otis India to Equip Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Stations with 55 Elevators and Escalators
The Otis Worldwide Corp.âs India subsidiary will apply its engineering expertise to deliver future-ready vertical transport solutions tailored for high-speed rail infrastructure. Otis India has secured a series of orders from the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) to supply a total of 55 elevators and escalators across six stations and one depot on...