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Kerala Revives Silverline, Sabari Rail Projects

The Kerala government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is once again pushing ahead with the Silverline semi-high-speed rail project, despite the public opposition and earlier resistance from the central government. Vijayan recently held discussions with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Delhi to revive the stalled initiative. Sources indicate that the Union Minister has shown willingness to consider a revised proposal submitted by noted engineer E. Sreedharan, popularly known as the ‘Metroman’. The original Silverline proposal had faced firm objections from India..

India Partners Globally To Meet Marine Vision 2047

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced that India is actively engaging with global maritime leaders to achieve the ambitious targets set under the Maritime India Vision 2047. The statement was made during his visit to Norway, where he is leading the Indian delegation at Nor-Shipping 2025.As part of this international cooperation, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has signed an agreement with Norwegian maritime company Kongsberg to build India’s first Polar Research Vessel (PRV). This marks a significant advancement in India’s marine r..

Vijayawada TRD Unit Gets ISO 9001 Certification

The Vijayawada Division’s Traction Distribution (TRD) Department has become the first across Indian Railways to secure the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification for its entire TRD operations. The recognition marks a significant milestone in railway infrastructure management and service excellence.The certification, awarded by QRO Certifications via Harsha Technologies, Hyderabad, follows a rigorous audit evaluating the department’s consistency in service delivery and quality standards. It covers 22 critical TRD sites, including depots, offices, and the central store, and ac..