High-speed Trains

Railways added 653 speed restrictions in H1FY23, but removed just 184

This comes despite ministry's aim of reducing restrictions to raise average speed

'High-speed' RRTS trains to have ergonomic seats, WiFi, charging points

The first train set of this "high-speed rail" was handed over to National Capital Region Transport Corporation by Alstom India at its manufacturing plant in Savli in Gujarat's Vadodara

Railways may scrap first private train operations tender over viability

Rethink driven by poor response to the initiative, with only two bidders

Malaysia and Singapore terminate agreement to build high-speed rail link

Singapore and Malaysia said a deal to build a high-speed rail (HSR) link between the two neighbours will be terminated, after a suspension period to negotiate terms of the project expired on Dec 31

Fast trains at slow speed: Why railway privatisation should not be hasty

The experience with 50 stations and 150 trains should be a learning experience, helping frame sensible rules that are not unfair to new operators and also don't attract criticism, writes T N Ninan

Railways' high-speed plans on slow track as clearances come in the way

Railways launched Mission Raftaar in 2016-17 to increase the average speed of trains on existing tracks, but multiplicity of plans has come in the way of implementation

Bullet train impact: China shows interest in high-speed railway projects

The Chinese showed interest as Modi and Abe prepare to lay the foundation for India's first bullet train project

Railways to lay test track for trial of high-speed trains

Besides new locomotives and coaches, the test track will also be used for trial of high axle load wagons