Focus Dec 01, 2015 High-speed trains: Need of the hour Their names were Sahib, Sindh and Sultan - three steam locomotives that in 1853 would earn their place in India´s rail history by hauling the nation´s first passenger train.
Focus Sep 01, 2015 Japanising Indian Rail Taking precedence from Japan which heralded the ´bullet train´ legacy in 1964, the world began to partake of this ´race against time´. High-speed rail (HSR), which uses an integrated system of specialised rolling stock and dedicated tracks, can significantly enhance the connectivity and trade between major cities in a country.
Analysis Dec 01, 2014 Infrascape 2015 Infrastructure plays a very significant role in economic development. The government has outlined various infrastructure development initiatives in the country, which include smart cities, nationwide connectivity networks of roads, power, gas and water grids.
Cover Story Dec 01, 2014 Infrascape 2015 - The future success of urban centres... The future success of urban centres in India rests on transportation networks that offer interconnected mobility by linking different modes of transportation seamlessly.
Cover Story Jan 01, 2014 Rail: Steps taken need hammering-in this year Hindsight: India presently suffers from a severe and chronic under-investment in railway infrastructure. The transport industry in India also faces scrutiny on issues concerning environmental standards and sustainability. The use and application of rail transportation solutions are an answer to this particular problem as rail transportation accounts for only 1 per cent of the world´s CO2 emissions. Indian Railways has announced several capacity augmentation projects in the field of track laying,
Press Release Oct 01, 2013 Bombardier wins order from DMRC Bombardier Transportation has won a major new order from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to provide the first driverless unattended mass transit solution in India.
Press Release Sep 13, 2013 Bombardier wins major new order from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has won a major new order from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to provide the first driverless unattended mass transit solution in India.
Web Exclusive Aug 01, 2013 L&T bags Rs 8,250-cr order from Saudi Arabia L&T Construction's Heavy Civil Infrastructure Business has bagged a contract worth $1.403 billion (Rs 8,250-cr ) from Riyadh Development Authority for a metro project in Saudi Arabia. The contract is to develop a metro project. L&T Construction won the turnkey contract from ArRiyadh Development Authority in Saudi Arabia for the design, construction and commissioning of the metro project in Riyadh.
Web Exclusive Jul 31, 2013 L&T bags Rs 8,250-cr order from Saudi Arabia L&T Construction's Heavy Civil Infrastructure Business has bagged a contract worth $1.403 billion (Rs 8,250-cr ) from Riyadh Development Authority for a metro project in Saudi Arabia. The contract is to develop a metro project. L&T Construction won the turnkey contract from ArRiyadh Development Authority in Saudi Arabia for the design, construction and commissioning of the metro project in Riyadh.