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On a Growth Path: IR unveils a slew of new initiatives
The Indian Railways (IR) network is one of the largest in the world, spanning a total track length of 119,578 km across a route of 66,687 km (as per the latest official estimate of March […]
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Curtailing Costs: IR working towards reducing expenditure on energy
In recent years, energy management has been a key focus area of Indian Railways (IR). It has undertaken a number of initiatives to curtail fuel costs. Energy costs (comprising diesel and electricity costs) roughly account […]
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Enhancing Customer Experience: IR gives top priority to station modernization
Indian Railways (IR) is undertaking station modernisation projects with great vigour, with the long-term objective of providing world-class amenities to its customers and improving its overall operational efficiencies. To this end, IR plans to maximise […]
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Evincing Interest: Focus on the PPP experience in railways
The Indian railway sector has seen an increase in private investment in the past few years, specifically in the form of public-private partnerships (PPPs). Overall, the PPP experience of different stakeholders in the sector has […]
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Automating Operations: Improvements and new technologies in railway S&T systems
Improvements in signalling and telecommunications (S&T) systems are key to increasing the efficiency of Indian Railways (IR). S&T enhances safety levels, increases line capacity on existing tracks, provides online information on operation and flexibility in […]
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Safety Priority: IR’s initiatives for rolling stock modernization
Over the years, increasing population coupled with urbanisation has highlighted the need for increasing and upgrading rolling stock, comprising wagons, locomotives and coaches. To this end, in 2016-17, Indian Railways (IR) produced about 1,469 Linke […]
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Focus on ICT: Initiatives for improving IR’s operations
In the past few years, Indian Railways (IR) has laid greater emphasis on providing a better customer experience and greater levels of safety to its passengers. This transformation has been made possible with the introduction […]
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Faster Freight Movement: DFCs to ease congestion on key corridors
One of the most ambitious projects of Indian Railways (IR), the dedicated freight corridor (DFC) project is being developed along the Golden Quadrilateral to link the four metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata […]
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Speeding Up: HSR projects to facilitate faster travel
In the past few years, the development of high speed rail (HSR) projects has been a key focus area of Indian Railways (IR). IR is planning to develop HSR corridors along the Diamond Quadrilateral connecting […]
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Strengthening Infrastructure: Improving railway tracks and bridges
With an increase in the railway network across the country and the launch of new projects and trains, track and bridge infrastructure has come under increasing pressure. There is thus an urgent need to enhance […]
Dredging in India
Acquiring Depth: An overview of the dredging segment
In the past few years, dredging has emerged as a distinct industry in itself. It is being driven largely by the growing dredging requirements at Indian ports and inland waterways. During the five-year period 2011-12 […]
Dredging in India
DCI Perspective: Plans to enter into new areas to increase market share
Incorporated in March 1976, the Dredging Corporation of India’s (DCI) main objective is to cater to the dredging requirements of major ports. Apart from the traditional dredging segments involving capital and maintenance dredging, DCI’s portfolio […]
Dredging in India
Views of Private Contractors: Key issues and possible solutions
The dredging industry has received increased government attention in the past one-two years. One of the major initiatives has been the new guidelines released by the Ministry of Shipping for dredging projects at major ports […]
Dredging in India
New Opportunities: Considerable dredging activity on inland waterways under JMVP
Inland water transport (IWT) has become a key focus area of the government in recent times. Several initiatives are being undertaken to promote the growth of the sector, which, in turn have led to increased […]
Dredging in India
Better Agreements: Making contract formulation more robust
The dredging industry in India has witnessed significant growth momentum in recent times. A well-defined contract with a clear allocation of risks and responsibilities for all stakeholders is a must for industry growth. In the […]
Dredging in India
Critical Information: Survey and investigation works need greater attention
Survey and investigation works form an important component of a dredging project, both at ports and inland waterways. However, they are often overlooked by project implementing agencies. According to industry experts, not even 1 per […]
Dredging in India
Safe Disposal: Focus on management of dredged material
The dredging industry generates a large quantum of dredged material each year, which needs to be properly handled, treated and disposed of. This material can be disposed of in open waters, depending on its pollutant […]
Dredging in India
Emerging Options: New technologies and equipment in the dredging market
The equipment needs of the Indian dredging market have largely been met by foreign suppliers. Netherlands-based IHC Merwede is a leading supplier of dredging equipment in the country. The company has supplied over 100 dredgers […]