March 11, 2025
A parliamentary standing committee on railways has recommended increasing indigenous manufacturing of components for Shinkansen technology to support the long-term operations of India’s high-speed rail projects. The proposal aims to enhance local production capabilities as part of the Make in India initiative, according to a statement. The committee also reviewed the financial performance of the […]
March 11, 2025
Alstom has expanded its rail manufacturing and engineering operations in India, with six manufacturing facilities and five engineering centres employing 12,500 people. The company has delivered nearly 500 WAG-12B electric locomotives as part of a EUR 3.5-billion contract with Indian Railways, with over 85 per cent of components sourced locally. The company’s India operations account […]
March 11, 2025
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd has entered into a long-term supply agreement with Kinet Railway Solutions Limited for the supply and servicing of railway products. Under this agreement, the company has received an initial purchase order valued between INR 400 crore and INR 450 crore for supplying propulsion kits, motors, transformers, and other components […]
February 27, 2025
Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL), has received an order worth ₹255 crore from Braithwaite & Co. for the supply of 9,140 wheelsets of 840 mm diameter for 25-ton axle load applications. With this contract, the company’s total order book now stands at ₹560 crore. As part of […]
February 25, 2025
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nevomo, a Poland-based technology company, to collaborate on high-speed rail solutions and predictive track maintenance. The partnership aims to develop and implement Magrail technology, linear propulsion systems, and AI-powered diagnostics in India and other markets. According to the press release issued by […]
February 18, 2025
Aurionpro Solutions has secured a contract from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) to provide Automated Fare Collection (AFC) systems, including automated gates, validators, and card readers, across DMRC’s Phase I, II, and III networks. The AFC gates will be manufactured at Aurionpro’s facility in Ghaziabad. This project follows the company’s earlier deployment of AFC […]
February 17, 2025
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) will invest $800 million to establish a new rail mill, Chairman Amarendu Prakash said at the Global Business Summit in New Delhi. The company is proceeding with the investment despite the absence of a confirmed procurement commitment from Indian Railways, its largest customer. Prakash stated that SAIL has been […]
February 17, 2025
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has entered into a Global Supply & Services Agreement with Trinity Rail Group LLC. The agreement focuses on the design, development, and supply of rolling stock and components for Indian and international markets, including North America. Under the agreement, Texmaco will supply rolling stock components, including foundry products, for North […]
February 14, 2025
Jupiter Tatravagonka has placed an order for a turnkey wheel and axle production line from ANDRITZ and its subsidiary Schuler as part of its expansion into the forging business. The new facility, located in Odisha, is expected to be fully operational by 2027 and will focus on manufacturing critical rail components, including wheels and axles […]
February 12, 2025
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd has revised its business transfer agreement (BTA) with Escorts Kubota, moving up the expected completion date for acquiring the Railway Equipment Division (RED) from September 2025 to May 1, 2025. The company’s board approved the amendments during a meeting on February 10, 2025, according to a regulatory filing. Transaction Terms […]
