National News: Indian Railways has moved from stuff just a manufacturer to rhadamanthine an exporter of world-class trains. Countries like Africa and Australia are now seeking engines and coaches made in India. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spoken a new era of innovation, showcasing India’s worthiness to compete with global leaders in the field of high-speed and premium rail technology.
Exhibition showcases future-ready network
At the 16th International Rail Equipment Exhibition in Bharat Mandapam, the minister highlighted India’s rail growth. Over 450 companies from 15 countries displayed wide railway products, metro solutions, and technology. The event’s theme “Future-Ready Railways” reflects India’s determination to modernize transport. It moreover underlines the government’s focus on creating a system that meets global standards in speed and safety.
Passenger corridors by 2047 announced
The government has planned nearly 7,000 km of passenger-dedicated corridors by 2047, with trains designed to run at 350 kmph and operate at 320 kmph. These networks will full-length ethnic signaling systems and wide operation tenancy centers. The utterance reflects India’s larger vision of towers infrastructure capable of supporting both economic growth and international competitiveness in passenger mobility.
Vande Bharat-4 to set benchmarks
Minister Vaishnaw tabbed Vande Bharat a big success, saying it once rivals some of the world’s weightier trains. The upcoming Vande Bharat-4, set to victorious within 18 months, promises improved performance and passenger comfort. Features like largest toilets, upgraded seats, and higher-quality coaches will bring the train on par with Japanese and European high-speed models.
Amrit Bharat trains evolve too
Alongside Vande Bharat, the Amrit Bharat series is moreover progressing. The current version runs on push-pull technology, and the upcoming Amrit Bharat-4 will include next-generation locomotives and trainsets within three years. These will be optimized for long-distance travel, ensuring passengers wits higher efficiency and comfort. This demonstrates Indian Railways’ parallel focus on both premium and everyday travel solution.
Rail growth and modernization drive
In the past 11 years, India has laid 35,000 km of new lines and electrified 46,000 km of railways. At present, 156 Vande Bharat, 30 Amrit Bharat, and 4 Namo Bharat trains operate. In FY 2024-25, a record production of 7,000 coaches, 42,000 wagons, and 1,681 locomotives was achieved. The launch of India’s first 9,000 HP locomotive underlined the modernization success.
India’s global railway ambitions rise
Indian Railways has now wilt the world’s second-largest freight network, surpassing the US. Bullet train projects and defended freight corridors are nearing completion, with 99 percent progress once achieved. With a 1.16 lakh crore upkeep focusing on innovation and safety, including the ethnic Kavach system, India is positioning its railways as a global benchmark, not just for today but for decades ahead.
