The collaboration will focus on opportunities in India and international markets, combining the technical expertise and sectoral experience of both organisations. RITES Ltd, a leading transport infrastructure consultancy under the Ministry of Railways, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MECON Ltd, an undertaking under the Ministry of Steel, to collaborate in identifying new...
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Prime Minister Modi Dedicates 75 Redeveloped Amrit Bharat Stations Across India
This is the second major nationwide dedication of redeveloped stations, following May 2025, when Modi inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat Stations across 18 states and union territories. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated 75 redeveloped railway stations to the nation under the flagship Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), part of one of the largest station...
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India’s Rail Modernisation Shields Network from Fuel Shock, Modi Says
Flagging off the world’s longest and most powerful hydrogen train, Modi said the fuel will define rail mobility in the 21st century. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said rapid electrification of the Indian Railways has helped the country avoid a potential transport crisis triggered by fuel supply disruptions from the ongoing West Asia conflict. “If such...
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Railway Minister Vaishnaw Unveils Eight New Freight Reforms
The eight new structural reforms aim to enhance efficiency, drive innovation and strengthen the railway ecosystem. Eight structural reforms spanning freight transportation, logistics, construction practices, project execution, wagon design, skilling, and ease of doing business have been announced for the Indian Railways. Unveiling the initiatives under the Ministry of Railways’ target of undertaking ‘52 Reforms...
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DFCCIL Advances East-West Freight Corridor with Stakeholder Push on Financing and Construction
The project’s financing, construction, stakeholder participation and implementation roadmap are being advanced under the hybrid annuity model. Rail freight corridor operator, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL), has pledged its commitment to advancing the implementation roadmap of the East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor (EWDFC) to support India’s economic growth and logistics competitiveness. “DFCCIL...
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RVNL Completes Sitafalmandi-Lallaguda Chord Line, Boosting Hyderabad Rail Connectivity
The project removes a long‑standing bottleneck and strengthens connectivity across key routes. Rail infrastructure developer Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has completed a key railway initiative for Indian Railways to enhance operational efficiency and improve connectivity in the Hyderabad region. Implemented through RVNL’s Secunderabad Project Implementation Unit (PIU), the Sitafalmandi-Lallaguda Chord Line Project eliminates a...
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Indian Railways Posts 4% Freight Growth in June 2026
Demand from core sectors lifted freight volumes, with fertiliser, iron ore, coal, clinker, and other categories showing strong growth. Indian Railways, the world’s fourth‑largest rail network, continued its strong operational performance in June 2026, recording steady growth in both freight and passenger services. The Railways loaded 142.21 million tonnes (MT) of freight during the month,...
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Saleem Ahmad Takes Additional Charge as CMD of IRCON, Strengthening Synergy with RVNL
The additional responsibility is expected to strengthen collaboration between two of the Rail Ministry’s leading infrastructure PSUs and speed up the development of India’s transport and connectivity projects. Saleem Ahmad, Chairman and Managing Director of Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), has assumed additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of IRCON International Ltd (IRCON), a...
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RVNL Secures ₹29.77 Billion NMDC Project for Advanced Iron Ore Hub in Visakhapatnam
The company will oversee the project from concept to commissioning, scheduled for completion within 42 months across a 472‑hectare site. The railway infrastructure major, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), has been awarded a landmark project by the mining sector leader, NMDC, for the execution of a state‑of‑the‑art buffer stockpiles and blending yard facility at Visakhapatnam,...
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Second Heavy Haul Seminar 2026 Charts Future of Rail Freight
Open dialogue among global stakeholders advanced best practices and innovations shaping the future of high‑capacity freight worldwide. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL), in association with the Centre for Heavy Haul Rail Research & Development (CHHRR&D), hosted the Second International Heavy Haul Seminar 2026 (IHHS 2026) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on...