Latest India News
-
DMRC Launches Delhi Metro International Limited and Appoints First CEO
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has created Delhi Metro International Limited to expand India’s metro rail expertise beyond its borders.
-
Agra Metro Saves ₹5 Million in One Year with Regenerative Braking Technology
Agra Metro is the first metro in India to implement Sécheron’s IGBT inverter for regenerative energy recovery.
-
Rail Vision’s MainLine System Delivers Strong Performance in India
Rail Vision has successfully completed a proof of concept for its AI-powered MainLine detection system in India.
-
Alstom Celebrates Revenue Service on Delhi Metro's Line 7 & 8 Extensions
Alstom has joined the DMRC in its celebration of the commencement of revenue service on the Delhi Metro's new Line 7 and Line 8 extensions.
-
Indian Railways Nears Full Electrification Amid Disruption to Gulf Oil Routes
Indian Railways is approaching full electrification of its main network, a development set to reduce its exposure to volatile oil markets.
-
India: Alstom Celebrates Commercial Operations on Namo Bharat Corridor & Meerut Metro
Alstom has celebrated the commencement of commercial operations of the new balance stretch of the Namo Bharat corridor & Meerut Metro.
-
SYSTRA & DB to Provide PMC Services for India's First High-Speed Rail Line
SYSTRA and DB Engineering & Consulting will carry out a Project Management Consultancy contract for India's first high-speed rail line.
-
Indian Railways Plans Record Investment in High-Speed Rail
Indian Railways will receive a record capital expenditure of 2,93,030 crore INR in the Union Budget 2026–27.
-
RailTel Collaborates with Nokia to Modernize its Transport Networks Across India
Nokia upgrades RailTel’s national DWDM and IP network in India, boosting capacity, resilience and cost efficiency.
-
Stäubli Expands Manufacturing Facility in Bangalore
Stäubli expands its Bangalore manufacturing facility with a $10 million investment, boosting production of high-quality electrical connector…
-
ABB to Provide Traction and Control Systems for Mumbai Metro Lines 5 and 6
ABB will supply propulsion equipment and Train Control and Management System (TCMS) software for the expansion of the Mumbai Metro network.
-
Vande Bharat Express Expands Role in India’s Inter-City Rail Network
Indian Railways continues to expand the Vande Bharat Express network as part of its wider effort to modernise inter-city rail travel.
-
India: BEML Secures ₹157 Crore Contract for Switch Rail Grinding Machines
BEML Limited has been contracted to manufacture 15 sets of Switch Rail Grinding Machines for Indian Railways.
-
Government of India Approves Pune Metro Expansion
The Government of India has approved the expansion of the Pune Metro under Phase 2, with the construction of Line 4 and Spur Line 4A.
-
Alstom Celebrates 10 Years of Indian Freight Operations
Alstom has celebrated 10 years of Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited, its public-private partnership with Indian Railways.
-
India’s First High-Speed Rail Section to Open in August 2027
India's Railway Minister has announced that the inaugural section of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail service will open in August 2027.
-
India's Digital Transformation Strategy for Rail Presented at WDF
At Wayside Digitalisation Forum (WDF), Dr Shobhan Chowdhury outlined India’s rapid push for digital transformation in its railway sector.
-
AECOM Appoints Steve Higham as Managing Director for Transportation in EU & India
AECOM has announced the appointment of Steve Higham as new Managing Director for Transportation in Europe and India.
-
Alstom to Provide Maintenance for DMRC Trains, Machines & Plants in India
Alstom has been awarded a 10-year contract for the comprehensive annual maintenance of metro trains, machines and plants for the DMRC.
-
A Snapshot of India’s High-Speed Rail Journey
While conventional rail in India is among the busiest in the world, its ambition to introduce high-speed rail marks a major undertaking.
-
India's First High-Speed Trains to Be Equipped with Knorr-Bremse Systems
Knorr-Bremse has been contracted to provide key systems for India's first high-speed trains, built by BEML Ltd.
-
Alstom to Deliver Trains, Signalling and Maintenance for Mumbai Metro Line 4
Alstom has been selected by L&T to supply rolling stock, signalling solutions and maintenance services for Mumbai Metro Line 4.
-
Alstom to Deliver 96 Metro Cars for Chennai Metro
Alstom has been awarded a €135 million contract for the delivery of 96 Metropolis metro cars for the second phase of the Chennai Metro.
-
India: Alstom's Metro Trains and Signalling Commence Service in Indore
Revenue service for the Indore Metro has begun, using Alstom’s Movia trains and CBTC signalling technology.