Titagarh Rail Systems Limited and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have approved the formation of a joint venture to undertake maintenance of Vande Bharat sleeper trains. The approvals were granted separately by the boards of both companies on 19 March 2026. The company said in a stock exchange filing that the joint venture will be […]
Getzner Werkstoffe inaugurated a manufacturing facility in Baramati, near Pune in Maharashtra, on 13 March 2026 to produce vibration mitigation components for the railway sector. The plant will initially cater to metro rail projects, with plans to expand into mainline Indian Railways applications. The facility has been established through foreign direct investment and is equipped […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
