India to Support Sri Lanka in Upgrading Railway Infrastructure

Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor to Boost IMT Manesar

Haryana is set to enhance regional rail connectivity with the construction of the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC), spanning approximately 121 kilometres and linking key industrial and urban centres, including the Industrial Model Township (IMT) Manesar. This orbital rail link will serve as a catalyst for economic activity and dramatically improve travel times in the National Capital Region (NCR).This new corridor will connect Palwal–Manesar–Rewari–Sohna–Kharkhoda–Palwal, creating a seamless rail loop that links the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Ahmedabad freight corridors. By integ..

Siemens-Led Consortium Wins Rs 41 Billion Bullet Train Signal Contract

A Siemens-led consortium has secured a major ₹41 billion contract to develop the signalling and telecom systems for India’s first bullet train, running between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. This strategic award marks the launch of technology deployment essential to enabling high-speed rail travel in India.The deal encompasses design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of an advanced European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2, along with associated GSM-R telecom infrastructure. These elements will ensure safe and reliable operations at speeds of up to 320 km/h.The consortium brin..

150 Locomotives from Bihar to Power Guinea Project

India's Marhowrah Diesel Locomotive Factory in Bihar has secured a landmark export order to supply 150 Evolution Series diesel locomotives to Guinea in West Africa. The deal, valued at approximately Rs 30 billion (USD 360 million), positions India as a rising exporter of rail equipment.The first locomotive was flagged off on 20 June 2025 by the Prime Minister during a ceremony in Siwan, marking the first-ever export of Indian-built diesel engines to Africa. These 4,500-horsepower locomotives, part of a joint venture with Wabtec, will serve the TransGuinéen Railway supporting Guinea’s Simand..