The past 12 months have been difficult. The Trump administration’s/US tariff policies have forced a recalibration of trade ties. Geopolitical tensions have intensified due to the conflict in Iran. Inflation has spiked across fuels and […]
Since independence, India has been on the path of economic growth and nationwide development, with infrastructure serving as the cornerstone in this journey. Overall, the country’s infrastructure development has been positive, marked by an extensive […]
Infrastructure continues to play a key role in the growth strategy of the country. Rising investments across infrastructure sectors have widened capacities, enhanced connectivity, and improved logistics efficiency. Key initiatives such as the PM GatiShakti, […]
India’s rapid infrastructural expansion necessitates the use of innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, longevity and sustainability. Geosynthetics, encompassing geotextiles, geogrids, geocells, geomembranes, geomats and geocomposites have emerged as essential components in modern construction and provide […]
Freight movement in India is dynamic as it leverages diverse transportation modes such as roadways, railways, waterways and airways to meet the country’s growing logistics supply chain demands. Roadways dominate the freight movement with a […]
Digitalisation has completely transformed the way infrastructure projects are executed across the world. Its ability to promote collaboration, streamline building processes, assure safety and optimise long-term asset management makes it a vital tool in the […]
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 […]
India has the fourth largest rail network globally. In the past couple of years, the sector has witnessed many reforms, aimed primarily at modernising the rail infrastructure and improving the safety of operations. Some of […]
Reduction in train accidents The average number of consequential train accidents during the period 2004-14 was 171.1 per annum, compared to 70.9 per annum during the period 2014-23. The average number of train derailments during […]
Station redevelopment is one of the flagship programmes of Indian Railways. The aim is to enhance the passenger experience by redeveloping stations as city centres with state-of-the-art amenities. The redevelopment will integrate various modes of […]
A game changer for the country, the government’s flagship high speed rail (HSR) project is aimed at transforming the rail network by increasing passenger train speeds and incorporating world-class technologies. In an interview with Indian […]
The railways play a critical role in India’s transportation sector. The country’s rail network is one of the largest, most extensive and busiest in the world. Over the years, several key reforms and initiatives have […]
Tunnels play a crucial role in setting up hydropower projects, developing urban mass rapid transit systems, improving road and rail connectivity and facilitating water and irrigation projects. Currently, over 3,500 km of tunnels are at […]
Railway station redevelopment and modernisation is one of the key programmes under implementation by Indian Railways. It was launched to tackle the various challenges faced by passengers while alighting or deboarding trains. The main aim […]
Robust, long-lasting and resilient civil infrastructure is the need of the hour, to satisfy the demands of the growing population. It is essential to choose sustainable approaches in civil engineering and construction, given the current […]
Over the past several years, the railway sector has been one of the priority areas of the government. With the intention of transforming and modernising Indian Railways (IR), the government has made huge investments in the […]
India is making steady progress in the transformation of the railway sector. With big-ticket projects such as dedicated freight corridors (DFCs), high speed rail (HSR) and station redevelopment, the sector will have immense opportunities in […]
Rolling stock production under Indian Railways (IR) has witnessed steady growth over the past five years. As of March 2022, IR’s rolling stock consists of 318,896 wagons, 84,863 coaches and 13,215 locomotives. The budgetary allocation […]
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 […]
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