The Expert Group on Modernisation of Indian Railways submitted its recommendations to the government a year ago, and the Central Government has taken some significant steps in its Rail Budget 2013-14
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Strengthen indigenous capabilities
If India becomes self-reliant in railway technology, it will have multiple effect including reduction in the equipment cost, easy availability of technology for upgradation of existing assets and in turn Indian Railways will be able to reduce the freight rates,
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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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Stainless steel: Applications in Railways
Stainless steel consumption in the railway sector has been gaining steadily, on account of its duraĂÂbility, higher strength-to-weight ratio, aesĂÂthetics and corrosion resistance qualities.
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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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Lopsided technology
Rail Minister Pawan Kumar BansalĂâs nephewĂâs alleged involvement in a job scam is perhaps an apt representation of what ails the nationĂâs largest employer. Like any other behemoth
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CII recommendations: Issues in infrastructure
In order to make the Indian infrastructure sector viable and capable, the CII has recommended on some key policy issues. The Industry body has sought that these recommended key steps will give a fillip to investment in the sector.
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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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Raw material security a challenge
While IndiaĂâs infrastructure investment is likely to provide a boost to steel demand over the long term, there could be challenges to the raw material availability. Iron ore related uncertainties could be sorted out in the medium to long term,
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Railway freight to impact cement industry
The proposed 5.79 per cent increase in rail freight as per the recent Railway Budget may impact the margins of the cement industry. Around 50 to 60 per cent of the freight expense of a typical cement company is related to rail freight,