INFRASTRUCTURE
Rail Minister Unveils Hi-speed Train Manufacturing Plant In Bengaluru
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw indicated that a Vande Bharat Express service between Mangaluru and Bengaluru would be launched soon, as part of efforts to strengthen coastal connectivity in Karnataka. The announcement came during the inauguration of ‘Aditya’, a specialised complex for manufacturing high-speed rail B-28 coaches at BEML’s Tippasandra campus in Bengaluru. Coastal linkages in […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 26, 2026
GENERAL
Railways Draws $942 Mn FDI, Exports Touch $3.35 Bn In Global Expansion
India’s railway sector is witnessing a steady transformation into a globally competitive infrastructure powerhouse, attracting $942 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) over the past 11 years while significantly expanding its export footprint. As per the latest update shared by Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha, the inflows have been facilitated by […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 18, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
RailTech Policy Opens Doors For Startups To Power Rail Modernisation
In a major push to modernise one of the world’s largest rail networks, Indian Railways has unveiled a new Rail Tech Policy and a dedicated RailTech Portal designed to bring startups, innovators, researchers and industry closer to the country’s rail ecosystem. The initiative marks a shift in how technology is inducted into the Railways, moving […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Feb 27, 2026
