Concord Wins Railway Technology Excellence Award

19 Jun 2026 CW Team

Concord Control Systems Limited was honoured with the Excellence in Railway Technology Award at the ET Now Business Conclave & Awards 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The award was presented by Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel, Minister of Energy and Petrochemicals, Panchayat and Rural Housing, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs.

The award was received by Nitin Jain, Joint Managing Director, Concord Control Systems Limited, on behalf of the company. It recognises Concord’s contribution to developing technology-driven solutions that improve the safety, reliability and operational efficiency of railway systems.

As Indian Railways moves towards a more connected, efficient and future-ready network, technology has become a key enabler of transformation. Concord has supported this transition through indigenous innovation, advanced engineering and mission-critical railway solutions designed for modern railway operations.

Nitin Jain, Joint Managing Director, Concord Control Systems Limited, said the recognition was a proud moment for the Concord team and reflected the hard work and dedication of every member. He said the award strengthened the company’s confidence that it was moving in the right direction and reinforced its responsibility to keep innovating and raising standards for safety and reliability.

Gaurav Lath, Joint Managing Director, Concord Control Systems Limited, said the company had worked on innovative solutions such as battery and hydrogen-powered locomotives using indigenous technology. He added that Concord aims to make railways greener, more sustainable and less dependent on diesel, while developing world-class railway technologies in India, for India.

The recognition highlights Concord’s role in advancing intelligent, resilient and safety-focused railway technologies as India strengthens its mobility infrastructure.

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