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August 25, 2025 | Fleet

Uncertain progress for India’s coach manufacturing programme

While Indian Railways is keen to develop a strong global manufacturing base for coaches, it is unclear how substantial volumes of vehicles will be produced and who will build them. Srinand Jha reports.

August 20, 2025 | Fleet

Indian Railways restructures Russian joint venture

Metrowagonmash’s stake in rolling stock supply joint venture cut to 35% to avoid sanctions.

August 11, 2025 | Asia

Frauscher builds new factory in India

Mysore plant will include research and development facilities.

June 12, 2025 | Main line

Modi opens new line to Kashmir

The 272km Udhampur - Srinagar - Baramulla Rail Link is completed 30 years after it was first approved.

May 27, 2025 | Fleet

Indian PM flags off first D9 electric locomotive

Siemens is supplying 1200 6.7MW electric locomotives to Indian Railways.

April 11, 2025 | Main line

IRJ’s Top Railway Projects 2025 - Electrification of Katra - Dharam section of Udhampur - Srinagar - Baramulla Line

This electrification project was extremely challenging due to the tight timescale for delivery along with the difficult terrain across the line in northern India.

March 24, 2025 | Technology

How Indian Railways can make the most of a digital transformation

Transforming a fragmented data ecosystem into an integrated digital asset management system will enable Indian Railways (IR) to improve asset management and develop new sources of income, as Manoj Kumar, chief commercial manager of IR’s Eastern Railway, explains.

February 3, 2025 | Financial

Surprise funding cut for Indian Railways

Allocation in national budget is unchanged from previous year but subject to 5% inflation.

January 31, 2025 | Asia

Alstom wins €144m Indian sleeper component contract

Manufacturer will supply traction components and maintenance for new Vande Bharat sleeper EMUs.

January 21, 2025 | High-speed

India and Japan in deadlock over high-speed rolling stock contract

Firm agreement with Japan to procure new high-speed trains for the under-construction Mumbai - Ahmedabad line remains elusive.

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