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Modi flags off powerful 9000 HP electric freight locomotive made mostly in India
India unveils its first 9000 HP electric freight locomotive, with Siemens and Indian Railways driving sustainable rail transformation.
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Indian Railways overhauling its parcel business towards improved logistics efficiency
Raman Arora, from the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India, shares his insight into Indian Railways’ new integrated cargo service that forms part of plans by the operator to overhaul its parcel business.
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Rationalising policy choices and their impact on railway modernisation: A perspective on the Vande Bharat project
Chitresh Shrivastva, Independent Railway Policy Analyst & Dr Abhilasha Sharma, Assistant Professor at St. Wilfred College, Jaipur discuss India's Vande Bharat project.
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Mumbai Metro Aqua Line launches with Alstom’s driverless trains
The first phase of Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line, featuring 100% made-in-India driverless trains and automation technologies supplied by Alstom, is set to transform urban mobility.
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Editor’s Review: InnoTrans 2024
This year saw the fourteenth return of one of the biggest rail exhibitions and conferences in the world, and the Global Railway Review team were there to make the most of it. Below we summarise our key takeaways, highlighting insightful discussions, innovative technologies and invaluable networking opportunities from the event.
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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation expands digital payment solutions for commuters
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has announced a new partnership to enhance digital payment options, allowing seamless travel and transactions with National Common Mobility Cards across all metro lines and other open-loop transport systems nationwide.
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Delhi Metro’s environmental initiatives: A tale of innovation and dedication
Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director of Corporate Communications at the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, provides insight into the organisation's unwavering commitment to sustainability through innovative eco-friendly practices and its significant achievements in reducing Delhi's pollution and carbon footprint.
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DMRC Phase 4 expansion progressing rapidly despite challenges
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is making significant progress in its Phase 4 expansion, with over 50% of work completed on three priority corridors, aiming for completion by 2026.
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Delhi Metro headquarters achieves Carbon Neutral certification
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's Metro Bhawan achieves Carbon Neutral certification, marking a significant milestone in sustainable urban transportation and its commitment to combating climate change.
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The Right Track Podcast Series, Ep 4- Infrastructure in India
In this month’s episode of ‘The Right Track’, editorial assistant Emily Budgen spoke to Chitresh Shrivastva, Visiting Faculty at Christ University, Bangalore, India, and Honorary Member and Senior Non-Residential Fellow for Railways and Critical Transport Infrastructure at Global Policy Insights.
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Global Railway Review Issue 3 2023
This issue explores some of the bigger next-steps for the industry, including Digital Automatic Coupling; the importance of broadening career horizons for women and the younger generation within the industry and the significance of fleet upgrades.
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Manufacturing begins on India’s first semi-high-speed RRTS trains
Alstom has begun manufacturing the regional commuter and transit trains for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut semi-high-speed rail corridor for RRTS Phase 1.
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The role of Indian Railways in COVID-19 crisis management
Priya Agrawal, Deputy Chief Signal and Telecom Engineer at Indian Railways, writes about the ways in which Indian Railways is dynamically adapting passenger services, freight and even train coaches to support the nation as it experiences another severe wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Putting Indian high-speed rail on the fast track: Challenges and opportunities
Chitresh Shrivastva, Railway Policy Analyst, examines the issues that hinder India’s pursuit of high-speed rail, and explains why it is not the time for apprehension if India is to keep pace with developments in technology.
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Indian Railways’ Freight Business Development portal: A one stop smart solution for freight customers
Manoj Krishna Akhouri and Amit Kumar Jain, colleagues from the Centre for Railway Information System (CRIS) - an IT arm of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India - explore the integral role that rail freight plays in their country and explain how Indian Railways are championing technology tailored to…
