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July 21, 2026 | High-speed

India favours local high-speed technology for Mumbai - Ahmedabad project

Indian-Japanese dispute over high-speed project comes to a head.

July 16, 2026 | High-speed

Chennai - Bengaluru high-speed project tender issued

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation of India is seeking a contractor to conduct pre-construction activities for the proposed 306km high-speed line.

June 12, 2026 | Employment

IRJ Women in Rail Awards 2026: Part 4

IRJ’s editorial team profiles the final winners of our 2026 Women in Rail Award.

June 10, 2026 | Asia

Indian government reiterates commitment to high-speed rail

New strategy will focus on developing the most commercially lucrative of seven proposed high-speed lines.

April 8, 2026 | Metros

Mumbai opens metro extensions

Two new metro lines have opened while higher frequencies have been introduced on the rest of the network.

March 16, 2026 | Passenger

Next steps for Delhi’s Regional Rapid Transit System

The first tenders are being prepared for the second and third lines of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) serving the Indian capital Delhi, as ridership continues to grow on the first line to Meerut where the final two sections are due to open shortly. Robert Preston speaks exclusively to Shalabh Goel, managing director of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation, which is delivering the RRTS project.

March 12, 2026 | Financial

The rise and rise of Indian rail investment

A supportive government has invested record sums in capital projects to improve India’s national network in recent years. Whether the public purse is getting a good return on its investment is another matter, says Srinand Jha.

March 9, 2026 | Metros

Delhi opens two metro extensions

Lines 7 and 8 extended under Phase IV of the Indian capital’s Mass Rapid Transit System project.

March 6, 2026 | High-speed

Mumbai - Ahmedabad high-speed line costs rise by 83%

The Indian government is likely to bridge the funding gap rather than rely on another loan from Japan.

February 27, 2026 | Technology

India launches rail technology policy

Indian Railways will introduce innovative technology to improve safety and efficiency.

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