Railways is seeking the coÂoperation of the private sector for developing rail infrastructure in the country. For this purpÂose, Railways has framed pubÂlic-priÂvate participation (PPP) inveÂstment models for its exiÂsting as well as new projects. It has also drafted policy for priÂvate participation in rail connÂectiÂvity and capacity augÂmenÂtation projects.
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Port connectivity: The efficiency linkages
Bankers say ports are one of the best sectors to finance to. With the frenetic growth envisaged in the 2020 Agenda, port connectivity is impatiently awaited as the government works on four-lane roads and rail lines linking the gateways to the hinterland.
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Sowing seeds in the right land
Sameer K Bhatnagar presents an investment landscape for Canadian companies to invest in India and outlines the major sectors where opportunities lie. These are interesting times for infrastructure comÂpanies in India.
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Rail freight rate hike
The Railways' decision for a more than 15 per cent across-the-board hike in freight rates hit hard on the industry at the time of high inflation.
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Double-stack container train
Railways have decided to run double stack container trains between Gurgaon and Mundra Port in Gujarat. This will provide a boost to the transportation of cars, steel and consumer goods.
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Railways plans Rs 50,000 cr pvt investment
Indian Railways aims to attract private investments worth Rs 50,000 crore for its expansion projects during the 12th Five Year Plan period.
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Next Railways Budget may not feature new projects
Burdened with Rs 2.5 lakh crore of projects stuck due to paucity of funds and other reaÂsons, the Indian Railways plans to give itself a 'plan holiday' in announcing new projects in 2012-13.
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Elevated rail corridor
The Maharashtra government has asked the Railways to formulate a plan for an elevated corridor on the Harbour line, connecting south Mumbai to the upcoming international airÂport in Navi Mumbai.
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Analysis: Logistics and Railways
The logistics industry in India is still at a nascent stage and is highly fragmented. However, the future of logistics sector in India looks bright with government focusing on developing infrastructure, say Bhaskar Subbramanian and Mohammad Athar.
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Expertspeak: Creating the agenda for inclusive growth
As an environmentally sustainable and ecoÂnoÂmiÂcally efficient mover of goods and passengers, the Indian Railways functions as a pivotal orgÂanisation in promoting economic growth and social inteÂgration in the country.