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Alstom Plattsburgh contract: first IAM agreement

09.01.2026

Alstom Plattsburgh contract ratified in first IAM deal

£49 million signalling works: Alstom upgrades key route

08.01.2026

£49 million signalling works complete on Portsmouth Direct line

Alstom Canada strengthens ties with Indigenous Peoples

05.01.2026

Alstom rolling stock contracts reach about €2.5bn across two regions

French company Alstom secured a contract with Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to supply components for Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains.

31.01.2025

Alstom to Supply Components for Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains in India

French company Alstom secured a contract with Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to supply components for Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains.
India plans to run Vande Bharat trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train route by 2026. This decision follows delays in importing Shinkansen rolling stock from Japan.

29.01.2025

India to Launch Vande Bharat Trains on Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Corridor

India plans to run Vande Bharat trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train route by 2026. This decision follows delays in importing Shinkansen rolling stock from Japan.
Indian Railways has upgraded 23,000 kilometers of tracks to increase train speeds and improve travel efficiency.

29.01.2025

Indian Railways Modernizes Tracks to Boost Speed and Efficiency

Indian Railways has upgraded 23,000 kilometers of tracks to increase train speeds and improve travel efficiency. This modernization initiative enhances connectivity, reduces congestion, and ensures a safer, more reliable railway system for passengers and businesses.
Mumbai commuters faced significant delays on Tuesday as Central Railway operations were disrupted. A rail fracture near Matunga station caused train delays, impacting the city’s busy morning commute

28.01.2025

Central Railway Train Services Disrupted by Rail Fracture in Mumbai

Mumbai commuters faced significant delays on Tuesday as Central Railway operations were disrupted. A rail fracture near Matunga station caused train delays, impacting the city’s busy morning commute.
SunShell Power has established a 250 kW solar plant at Prayagraj Railway Station. This project aligns with Indian Railways’ commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.

28.01.2025

Sustainable Solar Energy at Prayagraj Railway Station

SunShell Power has established a 250 kW solar plant at Prayagraj Railway Station. This project aligns with Indian Railways’ commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Alstom’s €144M investment focuses on upgrading the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train with cutting-edge technologies. The project enhances rail safety, sustainability, and performance while promoting India’s local manufacturing initiatives.

28.01.2025

Modernization of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train with Alstom’s €144M Deal

Alstom’s €144M investment focuses on upgrading the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train with cutting-edge technologies. The project enhances rail safety, sustainability, and performance while promoting India’s local manufacturing initiatives.
Precision machining powers India’s rail development by ensuring durability in components under heavy loads and harsh conditions. The railway sector is essential for energy-efficient, sustainable transportation solutions.

28.01.2025

Precision Machining Powers India’s Modern Rail Infrastructure Development

Precision machining powers India’s rail development by ensuring durability in components under heavy loads and harsh conditions.
India’s bullet train faces further delays, pushing its launch to 2033. Meanwhile, Vande Bharat trains will provide high-speed services by 2027, ensuring resource optimization.

27.01.2025

India’s Bullet Train Faces Delays but Promises Progress by 2033

India’s bullet train faces further delays, pushing its launch to 2033. Meanwhile, Vande Bharat trains will provide high-speed services by 2027, ensuring resource optimization.
Chennai Metro Attracts Three Major Bids for ARE04A Rolling Stock Contract

26.01.2025

Chennai Metro Advances with Bids for ARE04A Rolling Stock Contract

Chennai Metro Attracts Three Major Bids for ARE04A Rolling Stock Contract. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Metro Rail services on the Pallabi-Motijheel route were disrupted Saturday, leaving passengers stranded for one hour.

26.01.2025

Metro Rail Services Temporarily Disrupted on Pallabi-Motijheel Route

Metro Rail services on the Pallabi-Motijheel route were disrupted Saturday, leaving passengers stranded for one hour. The incident caused significant overcrowding and delays before partial services resumed.
A historic day arrived for Jammu as the Vande Bharat Express train made its debut. The special train, designed for harsh winters, strengthens connections between Kashmir and the rest of India.

25.01.2025

Vande Bharat Express Train Connects Kashmir with India Seamlessly

A historic day arrived for Jammu as the Vande Bharat Express train made its debut. The special train, designed for harsh winters, strengthens connections between Kashmir and the rest of India.
Indian Railways is revolutionizing travel with the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shinkansen train, spanning 508 kilometers in two hours

25.01.2025

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shinkansen Train: India’s First High-Speed Bullet Train Project

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shinkansen bullet train by Indian Railways will transform travel in two hours covering a distance of 508 kilometers.