Rail modernisation requires technology, and much of this is already available today in the private sector. The Railways has identified several investment areas for private players.
Category: Roads & Highways
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Political delays have made industry cautious
As India embarks on an overhaul and expansion of its passenger and freight transportation network, we look forward to being its key partner in the ever-changing railway scene.
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Train control system
The Trainguard MT CBTC solution is the most widely used automatic train control system today and serving 25 metro operators around the world. Efficient use of existing railroad infrastructure is a challenge for cities throughout the world.
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Contract renegotiation in highways
The change in bidding conditions, including that by altering the timing of bid premiums, goes against the grain of bidding process. The level of success of PPP in India has been a function of contract design, regulations, and implementation framework in the respective sectors.
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There is a huge potential to enhance our cement consumption
Consumption of cement can be enhanced by giving major thrust for the development of infrastructure apart from providing a level playing field with the global cement exporters by re-imposing the basic import duty on cement, presently zero,
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We hope to see a revival soon
Vinita Singhania, Managing Director, JK Lakshmi Cement, believes that the cement demand will dramatically increase from Tier II and II cities and even rural markets.
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Channelising growth
Canal and road construction projects have become the mainstay of ABC Associates, especially with the high performance Cat« 320D as an extremely reliable ally.
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The ultimate winner
With his dedication, strong work conviction and meticulous approach towards achieving his goal, Dr Santosh Sundararajan became the CEO of Vascon Engineers in November 2011. He has around 15 years of experience in the construction and engineering sector.
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Kerala CM inaugurates Kochi bridge
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on April 29 inaugurated the newly-constructed Kettuvallam Bridge and walkway constructed by the Greater Cochin Development Authority at Marine Drive in Kochi. He highlighted the need for developing infrastructure in commensurate with the cityÂ’s growth.
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Kolkata’s roads to get new names
Kolkata's major roads will be named after prominent personalities and luminaries. The road renaming committee of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has finalised the names which will be announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. While in the north, the stretch between Chitpore bridge till Cossipore Road (No.56) will be named as Sri Ramakrishna Sarani, Lake Terrace, in the south, will take the name of Debabrata Biswas Sarani. Broad Street and Bardhaman Road in Alipore will be renamed as Ustad Ba