Oriental Rail Infrastructure Ltd (ORIL), through its wholly owned subsidiary Oriental Foundry Pvt Ltd, has entered into a Technology Development Agreement with Russia-based United Wagon Company’s design and engineering centre, VNICTT.
Under the agreement, VNICTT will design and develop a 25-tonne axle-load bogie and a solid-bottom gondola car, including engineering design, technical documentation and technical support during testing.
Collaboration targets higher freight capacity
The development of a 25-tonne axle-load bogie is expected to enable higher payload per wagon and improve freight carrying capacity.
The solid-bottom gondola car will expand ORIL’s product portfolio to address evolving freight transportation requirements.
International expertise to strengthen capabilities
The partnership will enable ORIL to leverage VNICTT’s specialised expertise in freight wagon and bogie design.
Oriental Rail Infrastructure, Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Saleh N. Mithiborwala, said, “The Indian railway sector is witnessing continued modernisation of freight rolling stock, with growing focus on higher carrying capacity and specialised wagon designs.”
“Our collaboration with VNICTT will provide access to specialised international expertise in freight wagon and bogie design and support the development of advanced products for the Indian market,” he said.
Railway modernisation creates opportunities
“With the Railway Board encouraging greater industry participation and innovation in wagon design, we believe this collaboration will strengthen our product capabilities, expand our presence in the freight railway segment and create long-term value for our stakeholders,” he said.
The company said the initiative complements its existing capabilities across wagons, bogies and railway components while supporting its technology-led product development strategy.
ORIL has 30 years of experience
Oriental Rail Infrastructure is a technology-driven railway infrastructure company with around 30 years of experience serving Indian Railways across freight wagons, rail components, rolling stock interiors and smart railway technologies.
Through its integrated manufacturing platform and Oriental Foundry, the company offers products including freight wagons, bogies, couplers, draft gears, springs, seats and berths and allied railway components.
Manufacturing network supports growth
ORIL operates four manufacturing facilities with annual capacities of 2,400 freight wagons, 3,600 coach sets and 36 lakh metres of rexine.
The company is an RDSO-approved vendor for multiple railway products and has delivered 4,000 freight wagons and 40,000 coach seat and berth sets to date.
Company expands smart rail portfolio
ORIL is also expanding into smart wagon monitoring, next-generation 25-tonne high-axle-load wagons and wagon leasing through strategic partnerships.
The company said these initiatives are aimed at strengthening its position as an integrated, technology-led rail freight solutions provider.