March 10, 2026
Indian Railways has approved infrastructure and technology upgrades valued at more than INR 7.65 billion across multiple sections of its network to strengthen operations, expand line capacity, and modernise communication systems. The works include upgrades to electric traction systems on two railway corridors and expansion of optical fibre communication infrastructure in Western Railway divisions. In […]
March 5, 2026
Wikov Group marked one year of operations at its assembly plant in Pune, India, a facility focused on the assembly of gearboxes for rail vehicles. The milestone was marked by a visit from Martin Wichterle, Owner of Wikov Group, and Michal Kurtinec, CEO of Wikov Gear, reflecting the company’s expansion in the Indian rail transportation […]
March 5, 2026
Dellner Group began construction of a new production facility in Chennai on 2 March 2026, expanding its manufacturing operations in India. The facility is being developed in Kuthambakkam near Chennai, adjacent to the company’s existing plant in the region. The groundbreaking ceremony was held at the project site and included a traditional Pooja ceremony. Manvinderjit […]
February 13, 2026
Jindal Stainless Limited has developed a stainless steel container for salt transportation in collaboration with Indian Railways. The prototype underwent loading and unloading trials at Bhimasar, Gandhidham, Gujarat on 10 February 2026 and has been developed in accordance with Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) specifications. The 20-foot salt container has been fabricated entirely in […]
February 9, 2026
BEML Limited has approved an estimated investment of INR 15 billion to establish a greenfield rail manufacturing facility at Umariya, near Bhopal, in Madhya Pradesh. The decision was taken at a meeting of the company’s board of directors held on 06 February 2026. The project is intended to strengthen the company’s rail manufacturing capabilities. The […]
January 28, 2026
ABB India Limited has received a domestic order from Titagarh Rail Systems Limited for the supply of integrated traction and control solutions for metro rolling stock to be deployed on Mumbai Metro Lines 5 and 6. The order will be executed over the next three to four years, adding a multi-year rail systems contract to […]
January 15, 2026
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commenced the supply of semi-high-speed underslung traction transformers for the Vande Bharat sleeper train project, marking the start of deliveries of a key propulsion component for the upcoming sleeper variant of the Vande Bharat trainsets. The supplies are being made for trainsets being executed by a BHEL-led consortium with […]
January 14, 2026
Frauscher Sensor Technology has appointed Mayank Tripathi as Vice President and General Manager with effect from 1 January 2026, marking a leadership transition following the conclusion of Michael Thiel’s 15-year tenure at the end of 2025. The change forms part of the company’s planned succession process and follows its integration into the Digital Intelligence division […]
January 13, 2026
Alstom has secured a five-year maintenance services contract for 300 WAG-12B electric freight locomotives through its joint venture with Indian Railways, Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL). The contract covers maintenance activities at Indian Railways’ Sabarmati locomotive depot and will run until February 2031, supporting the rollout of the remaining locomotives under an earlier supply […]
January 10, 2026
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has received two separate domestic orders with a combined value of INR 1.26 billion for the supply of railway freight wagons, reinforcing its order book in the wagon manufacturing segment. The orders were awarded by APL Logistics Vascor Automotive Private Limited and IVC Logistics Limited and are scheduled for execution […]
