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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.

January 31, 2025 | Asia

Alstom wins €144m Indian sleeper component contract

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

August 30, 2024 | Main line

Indian Railways drops plans for private passenger operators

Fleet modernisation focus switches to introduction of Vande Bharat EMUs.

June 14, 2024 | Financial

Indian government sets out ambitious railway investment agenda

Modi 3.0 Plan for Railways foresees investment of $US 120-144bn over the next five years.

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.

March 2, 2023 | Fleet

Russia set to enter India's rail market with Vande Bharat bid

TMH offered the lowest bid for 200 sleeper trains.

November 29, 2022 | Technology

Indian Railways seeks technology partners for tilting Vande Bharat EMUs

100 Vande Bharat trains will have tilt technology.

November 2, 2022 | Fleet

Indian Railways to award three Vande Bharat EMU contracts

Sleeper and chair car variants of India’s domestically-produced EMU.

October 7, 2022 | Fleet

Indian Railways launches upgraded Vande Bharat EMU

Second iteration of the train, which has been manufactured in India, offers improved acceleration and onboard comfort.

September 2, 2022 | High-speed

Ministry rejects Delhi - Varanasi high-speed feasibility report

Selected route not suitable for 350km/h operation.

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