Cabinet Panel names Vivek Kumar Gupta MD of High-Speed Rail Corp

31 Jan 2024 CW Team

Vivek Kumar Gupta, IRSE (1988), has been named the Managing Director (MD) of the National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL).

The appointment of Vivek Kumar Gupta as the Managing Director (MD) of NHSRCL has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). The approval is effective from the date he assumes charge of the post until the date of superannuation or until further orders, whichever comes earlier.

At present, Gupta serves as the Principal Executive Director of Gati Shakti at the Railway Board under the Ministry of Railways. He is slated to assume the role of Managing Director (MD) at the National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL).

The appointment is anticipated to make a substantial contribution to India's efforts to modernize its rail network and promote efficient transportation nationwide.

It is noteworthy that the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited plays a crucial role in executing high-speed rail corridors, a vital element of India's infrastructure development agenda. This initiative is visionary and aims to transform transportation in India.

Upon completion, the high-speed rail corridors will offer a secure, efficient, and swift mode of travel between two major cities, establishing a new standard for high-speed rail infrastructure in the country.

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