The robust development of rail freight infrastructure plays a crucial role in logistics movement and supply chains in India. The modal split of freight transportation varies based on geography, nature of commodities, legal and regulatory […]
Growth in passenger and freight traffic Rail passenger traffic in India has grown at a CAGR of 1.3 per cent from 2002 to 2023. In 2020-21, it declined by 84 per cent owing to the […]
The dedicated freight corridor (DFC) project is seen as a veritable game changer for rail freight movement in India. These corridors will play a pivotal role in increasing the modal share of rail in the […]
With the goal of becoming future-ready, the railway sector has witnessed incremental growth in the past few years. The introduction of new trains has also led to an increase in passenger numbers. The sector is […]
India has the fourth largest railway network in the world after the US, China and Russia. While 2021-22 was primarily a year of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, 2022-23 has, till now, seen steady growth. […]
The railway sector has witnessed remarkable progress over the past one year. With record freight loading, electrification and locomotive production, and the integration of technology for ensuring safety, the national transporter has had various achievements. […]
Indian Railways (IR) is the third largest rail network in the world under a single management, covering over 68,103 route km (rkm). It strives to provide safe, efficient, competitive and world-class transport system to citizens […]
The dedicated freight corridor (DFC) project is one of the most ambitious projects undertaken by Indian Railways (IR). It is being developed along the Golden Quadrilateral to link the four metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, […]
India Infrastructure recently organised a roundtable on “Transforming Indian Railways – The Role of Technology”. The keynote address, which was delivered by Ajit Pandit, additional member, Railway Board, highlighted the recent initiatives undertaken by Indian […]
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 […]
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 […]
The government’s commitment to road development has reaped substantial gains for the sector. The new models have given rise to renewed hope in the sector. Investor confidence has started to look up and road developers […]
The railway sector has undoubtedly been one of the key focus areas of the government for several years. It is aiming to transform Indian Railways (IR) through four key strategies – expanding capacity and modernising […]
A railway network represents the total km covered by railway lines. Indian Railways’ (IR) network in terms route km has increased from 64,600 km in 2012 to 66,687 km in 2016, posting a compound annual […]
In order to ensure speedy and timely freight transportation, the Ministry of Railways (MoR) launched the dedicated freight corridor (DFC) project in 2004-05. With an investment of over Rs 800 billion, it is one of […]
Airport development in India primarily comes under the purview of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Of India’s 134 airports, AAI manages 125, of which 94 are operational. Further, AAI is involved in the Delhi, […]
The railway sector holds a vital position in India’s transport infrastructure. Unfortunately, the sector has been beset by several challenges, which have led to a decline in its modal share from almost 89 per cent […]
Ever since its inception, Indian Railways (IR) has developed in a complicated way without any focus on the organisation’s viablity, and today, it operates several uneconomic lines. IR’s operations are largely focused on the passenger […]
Indian Railways (IR) occupies a crucial place in the country’s transport infrastructure. […]
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