The railway sector has undergone some significant reforms in the past decade, having centred its focus on modernising rail infrastructure and improving operational safety. As a result, the number of consequential train derailments has seen […]
The cost of energy has always been a matter of great concern for Indian Railways (IR). Electrification of the existing network has attracted considerable attention and big targets have been set. In a move to […]
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 […]
A host of enabling initiatives have been introduced in the railway sector in the past year. Several policy initiatives have been taken by Indian Railways (IR) to promote the ease of doing business and increase […]
High speed rail (HSR) projects for India were conceived in 2007-08, when the railway budget for the year outlined plans for a HSR project connecting the northern, western, southern and eastern regions of the country, […]
The lack of safety has emerged as a serious concern in Indian Railways (IR) with derailments and accidents at unmanned level crossings (UMLCs) still standing at a substantial number despite several initiatives being taken to […]
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 […]
Indian Railways (IR) occupies a crucial place in the country’s transport infrastructure. […]
With an investment of over Rs 800 billion, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) project is one of the biggest ongoing infrastructure projects in the country. […]
With the Railway Budget 2016-17, the Ministry of Railways (MoR) has continued its earlier focus on process improvement while abstaining from populist measures. […]
Evacuation is the biggest challenge facing Indian ports today. Although major ports have double-line rail connectivity, all routes to key destinations are congested. In the case of non-major ports, a few like Pipavav, Dahej, Mundra, […]
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