Titagarh Wagons confirms single-largest order for 24,177 wagons
Delay in Yellow Line launch as metro coaches from China face setbacks
The completion of the Yellow Line construction for Namma Metro is imminent; however, commuters will face a significant delay in the launch of the service, anticipated to be extended by six months.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) attributes the delay to the late arrival of metro coaches from China. The root cause is the requirement for engineers from the coach supply company to accompany two prototype trains, a process hindered until their recent receipt of Indian visas.
In 2019, the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) secured a Rs 15.78 billion contract to..
BEML emerges lowest bidder for Bengaluru metro coaches
According to sources, Bharat Earth Movers (BEML) has emerged as the lowest bidder for the supply of 72 coaches for the Bengaluru Metro. BEML quoted a price of Rs 10.6 crore per coach, while French railway major Alstom quoted Rs 14.3 crore. Titagarh Wagons, another rolling stock firm, did not qualify in the technical bid.
The tender for the 72 coaches, which are intended for the 19km Yellow Line (RV Road – Bommasandra), was initially announced by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) in April 2022. The tender opening, originally scheduled for June 2022, was delayed..
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Andhra train crash: CRS report implies avoidable accident
Railway safety experts, loco pilot associations, and trade union representatives attributed primary blame for the collision of two trains in the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway, which resulted in 17 fatalities, to senior railway operating officials. They referred to the October 29, 2023, train accident.
According to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) report, it was found that three trains had overrun two defective signals before the accident. It was alleged that senior operating officials had overlooked these signals. The collision occurred when Train No. 08504 (VSKP-R..
Railways Calls for Bids for Varanasi Division Projects
Indian Railways has initiated the bidding process for various infrastructure projects in the Varanasi division. These projects aim to enhance rail connectivity and modernise facilities in the region, bolstering local transportation and economic growth.
The projects include the construction of new railway lines, upgrades to existing tracks, and improvements in station infrastructure across Varanasi division. This initiative is part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to modernise and expand its network, catering to increasing passenger and freight demands.
The bidding process invi..