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Srinand Jha

December 21, 2021 | Metros

Modi to inaugurate first phase of Kanpur Metro on December 28

Line in Agra also set to open in 2022.

December 6, 2021 | Main line

IR explores new models for private sector engagement

The new Indian Railways models include the possibility of selling or leasing surplus rolling stock.

October 6, 2021 | Analysis

Shifting priorities for India’s high-speed rail programme

With the Mumbai - Ahmedabad project suffering from delays of around five years, the focus for India’s high-speed programme is moving towards gaining approval for other lines, as Srinand Jha explains.

July 26, 2021 | Financial

Limited response to Indian Railways’ private operations tender

Just two bidders emerge for three of the 12 contracts available.

July 21, 2021 | Asia

Indian PM inaugurates multiple rail projects in Gujarat

Upgrades to the 55km Mahesana - Varetha line and electrification of 264km Surendranagar - Pipavav line among the projects.

July 17, 2021 | Rolling stock

Alstom will deliver first RRTS trains in early 2022

Standard gauge Delhi - Meerut line on course to open in March 2023.

July 12, 2021 | Policy

Challenges ahead for India’s new railways minister

Ashwini Vaishnaw is tasked with modernising Indian Railways, and improving its financial situation.

July 2, 2021 | Analysis

Indian Railways’ station redevelopment plans fail to take off

Just a handful of more than 400 privately-backed station redevelopment projects have progressed as planned since the programme was conceived in 2014.

June 23, 2021 | Infrastructure

Indian Railway’s fresh push at unlocking bottlenecks

Rs 190bn plan to improve capacity.

June 10, 2021 | Asia

Rethinking India’s electrification programme

Faced with a fresh set of challenges amid the raging second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Indian Railways is debating a possible mid-course correction of the full electrification plan launched in September 2019, as Srinand Jha reports.

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