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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.

March 14, 2025 | Analysis

The increasing woes of India’s first high-speed line

Costs have soared and completion has been pushed back to 2031 as India and Japan disagree over signalling and the cost of rolling stock. Srinand Jha reports.

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 14, 2025 | Infrastructure

India’s new railway to Kashmir completed

Final 111km Katra - Banihal section will be partially opened later this month.

September 30, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Indian Railways introduces first Vande Metro EMU

The new 12-car commuter train has seats for 1150 passengers.

August 30, 2024 | Main line

Indian Railways drops plans for private passenger operators

Fleet modernisation focus switches to introduction of Vande Bharat EMUs.

August 27, 2024 | Fleet

IR modifies Vande Bharat sleeper order

Metrowagonmash-led consortium will build 24-car EMUs instead of 16-car sets.

August 16, 2024 | Financial

IR cancels $US 3.64bn rolling stock tender

Negotiations with preferred bidder Alstom for 100 Vande Bharat EMUs broke down over pricing.

November 3, 2023 | Main line

Indian Railways to introduce 130km/h EMUs without air-conditioning

The trains will be an alternative to the premium Vande Bharat trains.

May 25, 2023 | Financial

India to build Asia’s largest wheel factory at a cost of $US 121m

Production capacity will be 200,000 forged wheels a year.

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