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Category: Railways & Metro Rail
Review of key infra projects
Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Pulok Chatterjee would review key infrastructure projects, especially in railway and shipping sectors.
KRC's RORO service in demand
Konkan Railways is planning to introduce a sixth rake on its route as the demand for roll-on roll-off (RORO) service from truckers has groÂwn further.
Rail freight in April-June
Indian Railways has carried 244.81 million tonne and earned revenue from the freight traffic during April-June 2012.
Delhi Metro phase III
The third phase of the Delhi Metro project progresses well with the completion of the first tunnelling project at the upcoming Janpath Metro station.
Chennai Metro project
Tunnelling work on the Chennai Metro Rail project began using two tunnel boring machines, according to an official press release.
Railways revamps private freight terminal policy
After the tepid response to its private freight terminal (PFT) policy, the railways have revamped it. They’ve simplified the revenue sharing clause by delinking it from the wholesale price index.
High-speed train project
The high-speed train project in Mumbai suburban railway is in progress and that the reports of the train are being studied by the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC)
Japan keen to support Delhi Metro for Phase IV
The Delhi Metro’s expansion plans got a boost with Japan keen to participate in its future projects as well as carry out feasibility study for the capital’s mono rail systems and urban transportation.
Arshiya Rail, GATX India in pact
Arshiya Rail Infrastructure Ltd (ARIL) will acquire 10 rail rakes on lease from the US-based company GATX Corp. ARIL signed an agreement with

