Rail
GMRT raise concern over giant telescope functioning, near Pune-Nashik route
With the Pune-Nashik High-Speed Rail project getting in-principle approval of the Centre, researchers at the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) here have expressed concern over likely disruption of the scientific facility operations due to continuous movement of trains on the route located near the observatory antennas. When contacted, a senior official of the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (Maharail) told PTI that necessary precautions will be taken and all the issues will be resolved. The GMRT, which operates at 150-1420 MHz, is located at Khodad, 80 km away from Pune city. It consists of 30 antennas each of 45 m diameter, and is operated by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the Ministry of Railways has accorded "in-principle approval" for the Pune-Nashik high-speed rail project, which will boost development and provide ...
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Wabtec Corp acquires Masu's rail friction business for $34 million
The acquisition will expand Wabtec's installed base and accelerate growth across its brake product portfolio
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Malaysia and Singapore to build high-speed rail link by 2026
Malaysian Prime Minister said one can have breakfast in Kuala Lumpur, lunch in Singapore and be back in time for dinner in Kuala Lumpur
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