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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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Bids for New Delhi Station redevelopment opened by RLDA
The New Delhi Station redevelopment project will include features that ensure multi-modal transport integration and development.
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Alstom wins signalling and telecommunication contract for India’s RRTS Corridor
Alstom will design, supply and install the signalling, train control and telecommunication system for the new semi-high-speed rail line.
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Train design unveilled for India’s first semi-high-speed RRTS corridor
India’s National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and Bombardier Transportation have unveilled the train design for India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), inspired by Delhi’s iconic monument, The Lotus Temple.
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FlexoFoam’s fire retardant train cushions fully compliant with FST requirements
The cushions, which feature FlexoFoam's in-house formulation of Fire-Retardant Polyurethane Foam, complies with all FST requirements of EN45545 HL3.
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RLDA to conduct pre-bid meeting for New Delhi station redevelopment
The redevelopment will include updating New Delhi station's art architecture, facilities and public amenities in order to provide superior services to rail passengers.
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Hyperloop could create 1.8 million new jobs in the Maharashtra region
The Pune-Mumbai Virgin Hyperloop One Project, if approved, would be the largest private infrastructure investment in Maharashtra supporting the Government’s trillion dollar economy goal.
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Indian Government approves construction of new 108km rail line
The new line is will run between Vaibhavwadi and Kolhapur creating better connection on the west coast on India than ever before.
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India advances with world’s first passenger hyperloop system
Deemed a 'public infrastructure project' in India, the ultra-fast concept linking central Pune to Mumbai in under 35 minutes is now one step closer to reality.
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Mumbai Naval Dockyard receives Pandrol rail fastening system
Pandrol has secured a major project to design, manufacture and supply a bespoke rail fastening system for the Mumbai Naval Dockyard.
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Indian Railways orders $42 million worth of traction equipment from ABB
The traction equipment is expected to improve rail operator’s efficiency and strengthen sustainable transportation in India.
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Railways could further benefit the environment, says new report
The UIC has participated in the IEA ‘Future of Rail’ report in New Delhi, which includes a central focus on India, where rail is the dominant mode of transport.
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First aid to be available at all Indian Railway stations in new initiative
Passenger safety has been greatly improved across Indian Railway stations with the deployment of first-aid equipment and trained professionals.
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GE Transportation locomotives approved for operation by Indian Railways
The diesel-electric locomotives will improve reliability and efficiency of the rail network, whilst upgrading India’s rail infrastructure and supporting the growing economy.
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Indian Railways digitises the passenger complaint procedure
The new app enables customers to efficiently complain and the railway to then analyse the network’s problems; creating better solutions faster…