Railway Transport in India

Indian Railways is launching a $380 million project to detect faults and defects on rail tracks. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

India and Spain have strengthened ties with new infrastructure agreements, focusing on transportation, culture, and defense.

A German railway company seeks skilled Indian loco pilots for its international projects. Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s leading railway operator, is expanding its global workforce by hiring trained professionals from India, CEO Niko Warbanoff confirmed.

To ensure uninterrupted train operations during winter fog, Indian Railways has implemented an advanced fog alert device.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a major initiative to improve India’s transportation infrastructure. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Indian enterprise ICF has released photos of the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, set for launch this month. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Indian Railways unveiled upgraded WAP-5 locomotives, modernized at Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, for the Amrit Bharat train fleet.

BEML has secured a contract for supplying high-speed trains to India, boosting transportation development. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The development of metro trains plays a crucial role in enhancing urban transportation systems. Titagarh Rail Systems, a leading Indian manufacturer, has introduced ten new metro trains for the second phase of Ahmedabad’s metro project, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Indian Railways recently revised its wagon order, focusing on open wagons to enhance its freight services. In May 2022, the railway signed a contract with Titagarh Rail Systems to supply 24,177 wagons.

Hydrogen trains are becoming a reality, revolutionizing transport systems worldwide. These trains offer a promising solution for countries aiming to reduce carbon emissions and improve environmental sustainability, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

In December 2024, India’s first hydrogen-powered train will undergo a trial run on the Jind-Sonipat route, spanning 89 kilometers, according to the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.