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Indian Railways Minister calls on private sector to aid rail network expansion

Indian Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has again stressed the need for private sector participation to achieve the country’s rail vision. Bansal made the comment during The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) conference in New Delhi. Speaking at the international conference on dedicated freight corridors, Bansal said: “To meet the needs...
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India backs Trans-Asian railway

Indian Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has supported the development of a Trans-Asian Railway Network (TAR). Speaking at the 7th Meeting of Railways of South and South East Asian Countries in New Delhi recently, Bansal said: “India is committed to the development of inter-country rail linkages and it extends its fullest support to the development...
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DMRC launches first girder on Faridabad Metro corridor

The first precast girder has been moved into place on the 14 km Badarpur – YMCA Chowk Metro corridor. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched the 150-tonne concrete U-girder near the proposed Old Faridabad Metro station. The new corridor, which will have nine stations, will be made up of 548 piers and 883 girders....
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DMRC launches first girder on Faridabad Metro corridor

The first precast girder has been moved into place on the 14 km Badarpur – YMCA Chowk Metro corridor. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched the 150-tonne concrete U-girder near the proposed Old Faridabad Metro station. The new corridor, which will have nine stations, will be made up of 548 piers and 883 girders....
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Plans for new MEMU coach factory in Rajasthan

Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian Railways to build a manufacturing plant in Rajasthan to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles. The proposed facility for production of Mainline Electrical Mul...
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India announces 2013/14 railway budget

Indian Railways’ Minister Pawan Bansal has set his sights on improving safety and ticketing technology despite a smaller increase in spending across the network. Presenting the 2013-14 rail budget, Bansal said $12.6 billion will be invested in In...
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India announces 2013/14 railway budget

Indian Railways’ Minister Pawan Bansal has set his sights on improving safety and ticketing technology despite a smaller increase in spending across the network. Presenting the 2013-14 rail budget, Bansal said $12.6 billion will be invested in In...
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India announces 2013/14 railway budget

Indian Railways’ Minister Pawan Bansal has set his sights on improving safety and ticketing technology despite a smaller increase in spending across the network. Presenting the 2013-14 rail budget, Bansal said $12.6 billion will be invested in In...
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India announces 2013/14 railway budget

Indian Railways’ Minister Pawan Bansal has set his sights on improving safety and ticketing technology despite a smaller increase in spending across the network. Presenting the 2013-14 rail budget, Bansal said $12.6 billion will be invested in India’s railway in the next financial year. The minister said that $5 billion will be financed through gross...
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Mumbai monorail tested

Mumbai’s new monorail system has completed its first trial run along the city’s 8.8 km Wadala-Chembur route. Once commissioned, Mumbai will have India’s first monorail network. The 19.54 km corridor will be world’s second longest monora...
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Mumbai monorail tested

Mumbai’s new monorail system has completed its first trial run along the city’s 8.8 km Wadala-Chembur route. Once commissioned, Mumbai will have India’s first monorail network. The 19.54 km corridor will be world’s second longest monora...
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