India's Electric Vehicle Drive Accelerates

20 Oct 2023 CW Team

India's pursuit of net zero emissions has set the stage for a remarkable surge in electric vehicles (EVs) across the nation. With an ambitious goal of combatting climate change, the Indian government has laid the foundation for an EV revolution. The transition to EVs is marked by a twofold approach - reducing carbon emissions and decreasing the nation's dependence on traditional fossil fuels. Underpinning this transformation is a holistic ecosystem, encompassing charging infrastructure expansion, incentives for EV adoption, and the collaboration of both domestic and international automakers. As the EV market matures, consumers are presented with an array of choices, from compact urban EVs to long-range electric SUVs. This transition to electric mobility carries the potential to address India's air quality issues and significantly cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. As the EV sector continues to grow, it paves the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future for the nation.

Infrastructure Transport

19 Dec 2025

Tripura Rail Survey Approved For Jirania–Bodhjung Link

The Ministry of Railways has approved a Final Location Survey (FLS) for a proposed new railway line between Jirania and Bodhjung Nagar in Tripura. The planned section will span 14 km and is estimated to cost around Rs 4.2 million, with the entire alignment located within West Tripura district. The approval marks a key step towards strengthening railway infrastructure and supporting industrial growth in the state. Bodhjung Nagar is Tripura’s principal industrial and commercial hub, developed mainly for resource-based industries such as rubber, bamboo and food processing. The proposed Jirania..

MCF Raebareli Rolls Out Its 15,000th Passenger Coach

The Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, has reached a major production milestone with the manufacture of its 15,000th passenger coach on December 15, the Ministry of Railways said. During the current financial year 2025–26, the unit has produced a total of 1,310 coaches so far. Established in 2007 at Lalganj in Raebareli, MCF is among India’s most advanced passenger coach manufacturing facilities. Built at a cost of around Rs 31.92 billion, the factory has an installed annual capacity of 1,000 coaches and is located about 3 km from Lalganj on the Kanpur–Raebareli Roa..

RVNL Wins Gandak River Rail Bridge Contract

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has received a Letter of Award from North Eastern Railway for a major railway infrastructure project valued at Rs 1.65 billion. The contract relates to the construction of the substructure for a key railway bridge over the Gandak River. The bridge will be constructed between Paniyahwa and Valmikinagar stations as part of the doubling of the Gorakhpur Cantt–Valmikinagar railway section. Designed to enhance capacity and operational efficiency, the structure will comprise 14 spans of 61 metres each and will be supported by double D-type well foundations. The des..