Indian Railways

Indian Railways has announced plans to launch high-speed bullet trains to connect the country’s major cities, as part of the 2014 rail budget.

The Indian Government is expected to invest approximately €12.3m in the construction of a new diamond quadrilateral high-speed network that will connect cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

India Rail Minister Sadananda Gowda was quoted by The Economic Times as saying: "We will raise train speeds between several cities to 160km/h-200 km/h."

The first high-speed bullet train will run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

"We will raise train speeds between several cities to 160km/h-200 km/h."

It is reported that an estimated €7.7bn is required to construct a high-speed rail line between Mumbai-Ahmadabad.

The government also plans to install unmanned crossings, as well as ultrasonic devices to detect rail fractures and automatic closing of doors both in mainline and suburban coaches.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Image: WAP-5 30022 rests at Bhopal. Photo: courtesy of Shan Fernandes.