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Domestic Firms Choose Locally Designed Reactors to Cut Delays

Domestic companies in the nuclear sector are choosing locally designed reactors to avoid time consuming approvals and supply chain bottlenecks that can delay project execution. The shift reflects an emphasis on reducing dependence on foreign designs and accelerating construction schedules by aligning design, manufacturing and regulatory processes within national frameworks. Industry participants expect that locally designed systems will allow closer coordination with regulators and vendors, shortening lead times for certification and component delivery. Localisation is projected to stimulate t..

Kadiyam Kavya Seeks Separate Railway Division For Kazipet

Warangal Member of Parliament Kadiyam Kavya has urged the establishment of a separate railway division based at Kazipet and submitted a representation to the South Central Railway (SCR) general manager at the headquarters in Secunderabad. She highlighted Kazipet's role as a major railway hub and argued that the junction has not seen development commensurate with its strategic importance. The representative action aimed to press for administrative reorganisation to address local operational and developmental needs. She noted that creation of an independent Kazipet division has been a long stand..

Indian Railways runs one point three-kilometre double-stack train

Indian Railways ran a one point three-kilometre double-stack long-haul container train carrying 360 containers from Mumbai to Gujarat in a single movement. The service was electrically hauled and was described by the national transporter as an effort to demonstrate long-haul double-stack capability on dedicated corridors. The operation sought to show how a single movement can shift volumes that would otherwise require numerous trucks. Officials indicated the trial covered route segments suited to high axle loads and clearances. Double-stack operations increase the number of containers transpor..