Indian Railways Junction
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Thanks for the info. I'm aware of that. What I wanted to know was why did IR consent to it given that Train 18 & 20 would've made their debuts shortly?
At that time there was no expectation of this fast development by ICF and also Talgo offered free trial.
No official announcements have been made, some sources have quoted things like 50 per cent higher cost of Talgo trains and unexpected quick development of new trains by ICF which led to cancellation of Talgo plans.
There was also a fake rumour by a reporter about platform height variation in Talgo but that was baseless as it was only a demo train and Talgo would have adjusted the door height for the production version which would have happened in India itself.
Anyway the best thing happened, no need to pay 50 per cent more and that too to a foreign company.
India keen to locally manufacture and export bullet train coaches
India has proposed to Japan that it is keen to manufacture and export the bullet train coaches which could bring down the cost of operating the Shinkansen trains in the country, a senior official of the Indian Railways said.
India is building the country's first high speed rail corridor between Mumbai to Ahmedabad which is expected to be operational by 2022. Initially, India is set to buy 18 such Shinkansen trains from Japan for Rs 7,000 crore.
"We have proposed to the Japanese side that they help us with the technology to make the bullet train coaches locally. Once we do that, we can build the coaches at a much lower cost. In fact they would be the cheapest in the world," Rajesh Agarwal, Member, Rolling Stock, Railway Board told PTI on the sidelines of a conference on high speed railways.
"Then we can take them across the world. Many countries would rather buy it from us rather than China. Be it countries in South-East Asia, even Europe and the USA," he said.
He said that the Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh is well equipped to produce the coaches.
"Add to this around 150,000 skilled workers, 50 railway workshops and around six production units that railway has at it's disposal," Agarwal said.
The Ambassador of Japan to India Kenji Hiramatsu said that the discussions over manufacturing the Shinkansen coaches locally were going on.
"The discussions on this is going on. I believe it's best to manufacture locally and we are seriously thinking about it," he told this reporter.
If the move works out, it will also open a new business opportunity for the state owned organisation which is reeling under high operating costs. The scope for high speed railways across the globe has huge potential. It is currently in different stages in the USA, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.
"The idea is to get Japan to produce not just the rolling stock for railways in India but also other sectors like defence using our manufacturing units. That will be a big takeaway," said Agarwal.
The 508-km long bullet train corridor in India will have 12 stations, with about 350-km of it in Gujarat and 150-km in Maharashtra. The bullet trains with 10 coaches each, will have one business class coach and nine standard coaches each.
The lowest fare is expected to be Rs 250 and the maximum Rs 3,000. Land acquisition is underway for the project.
The government has already started getting funds from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, which is providing a soft loan of Rs 88,000 crore for the project over 50 years at an annual interest rate of 0.1 percent.
Repayments will start after a moratorium of 15 years from the date the loan was released.
India keen to locally manufacture and export bullet train coaches
India has proposed to Japan that it is keen to manufacture and export the bullet train coaches which could bring down the cost of operating the Shinkansen trains in the country, a senior official of the Indian Railways said.
India is building the country's first high speed rail corridor between Mumbai to Ahmedabad which is expected to be operational by 2022. Initially, India is set to buy 18 such Shinkansen trains from Japan for Rs 7,000 crore.
"We have proposed to the Japanese side that they help us with the technology to make the bullet train coaches locally. Once we do that, we can build the coaches at a much lower cost. In fact they would be the cheapest in the world," Rajesh Agarwal, Member, Rolling Stock, Railway Board told PTI on the sidelines of a conference on high speed railways.
"Then we can take them across the world. Many countries would rather buy it from us rather than China. Be it countries in South-East Asia, even Europe and the USA," he said.
He said that the Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh is well equipped to produce the coaches.
"Add to this around 150,000 skilled workers, 50 railway workshops and around six production units that railway has at it's disposal," Agarwal said.
The Ambassador of Japan to India Kenji Hiramatsu said that the discussions over manufacturing the Shinkansen coaches locally were going on.
"The discussions on this is going on. I believe it's best to manufacture locally and we are seriously thinking about it," he told this reporter.
If the move works out, it will also open a new business opportunity for the state owned organisation which is reeling under high operating costs. The scope for high speed railways across the globe has huge potential. It is currently in different stages in the USA, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.
"The idea is to get Japan to produce not just the rolling stock for railways in India but also other sectors like defence using our manufacturing units. That will be a big takeaway," said Agarwal.
The 508-km long bullet train corridor in India will have 12 stations, with about 350-km of it in Gujarat and 150-km in Maharashtra. The bullet trains with 10 coaches each, will have one business class coach and nine standard coaches each.
The lowest fare is expected to be Rs 250 and the maximum Rs 3,000. Land acquisition is underway for the project.
The government has already started getting funds from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, which is providing a soft loan of Rs 88,000 crore for the project over 50 years at an annual interest rate of 0.1 percent.
Repayments will start after a moratorium of 15 years from the date the loan was released.
India keen to locally manufacture and export bullet train coaches
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WDG-4 HHP Diesel locomotives are being converted to AC (electric) traction at the Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi. The converted class is called WAG-11. Obviously, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) is assisting the process. Software validation and testing is underway. ( )
WDG-4 HHP Diesel locomotives are being converted to AC (electric) traction at the Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi. The converted class is called WAG-11. Obviously, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) is assisting the process. Software validation and testing is underway. ( )
Track renewal takes priority! Indian Railways to float new Rs 2700 crore global tender for 4.5 lakh MT rails
After an earlier bid failed to take off, Indian Railways will now float a fresh global tender for the supply of 4.5 metric ton of rails which is valued at around Rs 2,700 crore. This comes after the Indian Railways network placed a developmental order of Rs 536 crore for one lakh ton of rails to Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) as part of a global tender. Owing to the shortage in supply of rails by Steel Authority of India (SAIL), and global players failing to qualify, the national transporter has now decided to float a new tender, states a PTI report.
The remaining international bidders, including Sumitomo Corporation, Angang Group International, Voestalpine Schienen, East Metals, CRM Hong Kong, British Steel France Rail and Atlantic Steel, were edged out since they did not meet the criteria set by Indian Railways. In the round, no foreign player could match the specifications and requirements set by Indian Railways as there was some or the other shortcoming with each player, the report said. Hence, at the highest level, it was decided that if they are not matching requirements, then their offers were to be rejected.
A senior railway official was quoted in he report saying that Indian Railways will float the global tender soon to meet the shortfall of rails from SAIL. He added that the requirement of rails for the year 2018-2019 is around 16.66 lakh metric ton, but SAIL will be able to provide only about 10 lakh metric ton. For the year 2017-2018, the requirement was 14.59 lakh metric ton of rails. However, SAIL as per their projection, had given a commitment of supplying 9.5 lakh metric ton rails during that period. Even after having many production units at various cities, SAIL could not meet the production demands.
These global tenders are the first instances in which the railways has looked beyond the state-run SAIL as its supplier as it is now highly unlikely that SAIL will meet the demands of the set targets.
The official was quoted saying that the additional rail tracks will help the railways towards clearing the track renewal backlog. Indian Rilways has a track length of around 1,15,000 km, making it the world’s largest network under a single management.
Track renewal takes priority! Indian Railways to float new Rs 2700 crore global tender for 4.5 lakh MT rails
After an earlier bid failed to take off, Indian Railways will now float a fresh global tender for the supply of 4.5 metric ton of rails which is valued at around Rs 2,700 crore. This comes after the Indian Railways network placed a developmental order of Rs 536 crore for one lakh ton of rails to Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) as part of a global tender. Owing to the shortage in supply of rails by Steel Authority of India (SAIL), and global players failing to qualify, the national transporter has now decided to float a new tender, states a PTI report.
The remaining international bidders, including Sumitomo Corporation, Angang Group International, Voestalpine Schienen, East Metals, CRM Hong Kong, British Steel France Rail and Atlantic Steel, were edged out since they did not meet the criteria set by Indian Railways. In the round, no foreign player could match the specifications and requirements set by Indian Railways as there was some or the other shortcoming with each player, the report said. Hence, at the highest level, it was decided that if they are not matching requirements, then their offers were to be rejected.
A senior railway official was quoted in he report saying that Indian Railways will float the global tender soon to meet the shortfall of rails from SAIL. He added that the requirement of rails for the year 2018-2019 is around 16.66 lakh metric ton, but SAIL will be able to provide only about 10 lakh metric ton. For the year 2017-2018, the requirement was 14.59 lakh metric ton of rails. However, SAIL as per their projection, had given a commitment of supplying 9.5 lakh metric ton rails during that period. Even after having many production units at various cities, SAIL could not meet the production demands.
These global tenders are the first instances in which the railways has looked beyond the state-run SAIL as its supplier as it is now highly unlikely that SAIL will meet the demands of the set targets.
The official was quoted saying that the additional rail tracks will help the railways towards clearing the track renewal backlog. Indian Rilways has a track length of around 1,15,000 km, making it the world’s largest network under a single management.
Track renewal takes priority! Indian Railways to float new Rs 2700 crore global tender for 4.5 lakh MT rails
To avoid repeat of Amritsar like tragedy, Railways to make 3000 km wall
Almost a month after the gruesome train tragedy in Amritsar, the Indian Railways has reportedly decided to build a 3,000 km wall to keep trespassers away from tracks in residential areas.
As per a report of Indian Express, Railway minister Piyush Goyal have taken that decision just few days after the Amritsar mishap.
The walls will have a height of 2.7 metres and will be made with reinforced cement concrete. These will be built along railway tracks in residential areas of both suburban as well as non-suburban areas, reported the Indian Express. The project will cost the government about Rs 2,500 crore.
The walls are also expected to stop dumping along tracks while aiding increase in train speed.
Over 60 people lost their lives and several got injured when a speeding train mowed down Dussehra revellers who gathered on the tracks to witness the burning of Ravan effigy.
To avoid repeat of Amritsar like tragedy, Railways to make 3000 km wall: Report
Almost a month after the gruesome train tragedy in Amritsar, the Indian Railways has reportedly decided to build a 3,000 km wall to keep trespassers away from tracks in residential areas.
As per a report of Indian Express, Railway minister Piyush Goyal have taken that decision just few days after the Amritsar mishap.
The walls will have a height of 2.7 metres and will be made with reinforced cement concrete. These will be built along railway tracks in residential areas of both suburban as well as non-suburban areas, reported the Indian Express. The project will cost the government about Rs 2,500 crore.
The walls are also expected to stop dumping along tracks while aiding increase in train speed.
Over 60 people lost their lives and several got injured when a speeding train mowed down Dussehra revellers who gathered on the tracks to witness the burning of Ravan effigy.
To avoid repeat of Amritsar like tragedy, Railways to make 3000 km wall: Report
Rajdhani rake achieves 160 kmph during push-pull mode trial
Rajdhani rake achieves 160 kmph during push-pull mode trial - Times of India
Rajdhani rake achieves 160 kmph during push-pull mode trial - Times of India
"Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) successfully concluded the import and dispatch of 50 General Electric Transportation (GE) locomotives from Mundra port for the Indian Railways with full customer satisfaction and ‘zero' incident. All 50 locomotives were manufactured by GE Electromotive Division in the US and imported at Mundra port for the Indian Railways, a first for Indian shopping and logistics," the company said in a statement.
Adani Ports delivers 50 US-made GE locomotives to Railways
Adani Ports delivers 50 US-made GE locomotives to Railways
Railways increases lower berth quota for senior citizens, women passengers
Railways has enhanced the combined reservation quota of lower berths for senior citizens and female passengers in mail, express trains and in Rajdhani and Duronto trains, an official order said Thursday.
At present 12 lower berths are earmarked in sleeper, AC-3 tier and AC-2 tier classes for senior citizens, female passengers-- 45 years of age and above-- and pregnant women.
In Rajdhani, Duronto and other fully air-conditioned express trains, the quota of reserved seats is seven.
"The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided that the combined reservation quota of lower births earmarked for senior citizens, female passengers 45 years of age and above and pregnant women may be enhanced," the order by the railway board said.
For mail express trains having single coach of the designated class, the board revised the quota and enhanced it to 13 seats, the board said.
While in trains with more than one coach, the number of reserved lower berths will be 15, it added.
In Rajdhani, Duronto and other AC trains, the number of seats earmarked for this category will be nine, it said
Railways increases lower berth quota for senior citizens, women passengers
Railways has enhanced the combined reservation quota of lower berths for senior citizens and female passengers in mail, express trains and in Rajdhani and Duronto trains, an official order said Thursday.
At present 12 lower berths are earmarked in sleeper, AC-3 tier and AC-2 tier classes for senior citizens, female passengers-- 45 years of age and above-- and pregnant women.
In Rajdhani, Duronto and other fully air-conditioned express trains, the quota of reserved seats is seven.
"The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided that the combined reservation quota of lower births earmarked for senior citizens, female passengers 45 years of age and above and pregnant women may be enhanced," the order by the railway board said.
For mail express trains having single coach of the designated class, the board revised the quota and enhanced it to 13 seats, the board said.
While in trains with more than one coach, the number of reserved lower berths will be 15, it added.
In Rajdhani, Duronto and other AC trains, the number of seats earmarked for this category will be nine, it said
Railways increases lower berth quota for senior citizens, women passengers
Indian railways to build India's first vertical bridge: Key features
Indian railways will be building country's first vertical-lift bridge connecting Rameswaram in Arabian Sea to mainland India that will allow ships and steamers to pass through without any hinderance. It will replace the existing 104-year-old Pamban bridge.
Here is the list of key features of the bridge:
1. The bridge, which is over two-kilometre-long, is likely to cost Rs. 250 crore.
2. It will have a 63-metre stretch which will lift up while remaining parallel to the deck to allow access to the ships.
3. It will be ready in the next four years, and along with the new railway link between Rameswaram in Pamban Island and Dhanuskodi, which is considered the starting point of Ram Setu, will help ferry thousands of pilgrims from the Hindu religious site to the mainland.
4. The bridge was approved by the railways for the construction on Monday.
5. A cyclone had destroyed the rail link between the two sites in 1964 and since then, this is the first effort to restore the link, the official said.
6. The new bridge will have 100 spans of 18.3m and one navigational span of 63m
7. The entire bridge including navigational span will be designed keeping in mind the railways' plan of electrification.
"The existing bridge having a total length of 2,058 m has already served 104 years and needs to be replaced since it is almost non-operational.
The bridge has a 'Scherzer' rolling lift technology which lets the bridge open horizontally, letting the ships pass through. A 63-metre section will lift vertically upwards remaining parallel to the deck. It will be done using sensors at each end," said an official.
It will be three-metre higher than the existing bridge with navigational air clearance of 22-metre above sea level. Because of the vertical lift, full horizontal width of 63m will be available for navigation.
The substructure of the bridge will be built for double line and the navigational span will also have provision for the double line.
"In comparison to existing manual operation and control, the new bridge will have electro-mechanical controlled systems which will be interlocked with train control systems. Many other new technologies like stainless steel reinforcement, composite sleepers and long life painting system to name a few have been considered in the planning of the bridge," he said.
Indian railways to build India's first vertical bridge: Key features
Indian railways will be building country's first vertical-lift bridge connecting Rameswaram in Arabian Sea to mainland India that will allow ships and steamers to pass through without any hinderance. It will replace the existing 104-year-old Pamban bridge.
Here is the list of key features of the bridge:
1. The bridge, which is over two-kilometre-long, is likely to cost Rs. 250 crore.
2. It will have a 63-metre stretch which will lift up while remaining parallel to the deck to allow access to the ships.
3. It will be ready in the next four years, and along with the new railway link between Rameswaram in Pamban Island and Dhanuskodi, which is considered the starting point of Ram Setu, will help ferry thousands of pilgrims from the Hindu religious site to the mainland.
4. The bridge was approved by the railways for the construction on Monday.
5. A cyclone had destroyed the rail link between the two sites in 1964 and since then, this is the first effort to restore the link, the official said.
6. The new bridge will have 100 spans of 18.3m and one navigational span of 63m
7. The entire bridge including navigational span will be designed keeping in mind the railways' plan of electrification.
"The existing bridge having a total length of 2,058 m has already served 104 years and needs to be replaced since it is almost non-operational.
The bridge has a 'Scherzer' rolling lift technology which lets the bridge open horizontally, letting the ships pass through. A 63-metre section will lift vertically upwards remaining parallel to the deck. It will be done using sensors at each end," said an official.
It will be three-metre higher than the existing bridge with navigational air clearance of 22-metre above sea level. Because of the vertical lift, full horizontal width of 63m will be available for navigation.
The substructure of the bridge will be built for double line and the navigational span will also have provision for the double line.
"In comparison to existing manual operation and control, the new bridge will have electro-mechanical controlled systems which will be interlocked with train control systems. Many other new technologies like stainless steel reinforcement, composite sleepers and long life painting system to name a few have been considered in the planning of the bridge," he said.
Indian railways to build India's first vertical bridge: Key features