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Bullet train boost ahead of PM’s Japan trip
With days to go for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Japan, the tracks are being swiftly cleared for India’s bullet train project.
The government Wednesday notified liberalised FDI norms for the railways, permitting 100% foreign investment in areas including high-speed projects, dedicated freight lines and suburban corridor projects.
Funding and technology issues related to the construction of a high-speed corridor connecting the 524km stretch from Mumbai to Ahmedabad are likely to be firmed up during Modi’s visit, which starts August 30. The railways have drawn up an action plan of “pre-construction activities” that need to be immediately taken up.
The Indian delegation is likely to insist on a transfer of technology clause to provide for indigenous manufacture of rolling stock (coaches, wagons, etc) and high-speed technology, officials said.
The Japan International Coope-ration Agency (JICA) — conducting a joint study with the railways on the `62,410-crore proposed corridor — is understood to have offered an ‘untied loan’ (without preconditions on technology purchase) to build the infrastructure. But the offer comes with a ‘tied loan’ component on mandatory purchase of rolling stock from Japanese firms. This issue is also likely to get ironed out during the PM’s trip.
“I cannot speculate on the outcome of the PM’s visit and technology or funding issues have not been formalized with Japan or any other country. As of now, the railways are preparing to launch preliminary works to implement the high-speed plans,” Railway Board chairman Arunendra Kumar said.
This would include purchasing satellite pictures of the terrain from the Hyderabad-based National Remote Sensing Centre and engaging the Central Water Power and Research Station in Pune to conduct model studies on constructing bridges along the proposed corridor form.
The officials said other pre-project work, such as geo-technical investigations and hiring of consultants, would also be taken up soon.
The JICA is expected to give its second interim report in November with details on alignment and cost. Another study, by France’s state-owned railway company SNCF, is also on and a report is expected shortly, Kumar said.
Apart from the bullet train project, the new FDI policy will help the cash-starved railways fund other key projects, such as building an elevated corridor in Mumbai and diesel and electric locomotive factories in Bihar.
Bullet train boost ahead of PM’s Japan trip - Hindustan Times
With days to go for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Japan, the tracks are being swiftly cleared for India’s bullet train project.
The government Wednesday notified liberalised FDI norms for the railways, permitting 100% foreign investment in areas including high-speed projects, dedicated freight lines and suburban corridor projects.
Funding and technology issues related to the construction of a high-speed corridor connecting the 524km stretch from Mumbai to Ahmedabad are likely to be firmed up during Modi’s visit, which starts August 30. The railways have drawn up an action plan of “pre-construction activities” that need to be immediately taken up.
The Indian delegation is likely to insist on a transfer of technology clause to provide for indigenous manufacture of rolling stock (coaches, wagons, etc) and high-speed technology, officials said.
The Japan International Coope-ration Agency (JICA) — conducting a joint study with the railways on the `62,410-crore proposed corridor — is understood to have offered an ‘untied loan’ (without preconditions on technology purchase) to build the infrastructure. But the offer comes with a ‘tied loan’ component on mandatory purchase of rolling stock from Japanese firms. This issue is also likely to get ironed out during the PM’s trip.
“I cannot speculate on the outcome of the PM’s visit and technology or funding issues have not been formalized with Japan or any other country. As of now, the railways are preparing to launch preliminary works to implement the high-speed plans,” Railway Board chairman Arunendra Kumar said.
This would include purchasing satellite pictures of the terrain from the Hyderabad-based National Remote Sensing Centre and engaging the Central Water Power and Research Station in Pune to conduct model studies on constructing bridges along the proposed corridor form.
The officials said other pre-project work, such as geo-technical investigations and hiring of consultants, would also be taken up soon.
The JICA is expected to give its second interim report in November with details on alignment and cost. Another study, by France’s state-owned railway company SNCF, is also on and a report is expected shortly, Kumar said.
Apart from the bullet train project, the new FDI policy will help the cash-starved railways fund other key projects, such as building an elevated corridor in Mumbai and diesel and electric locomotive factories in Bihar.
Bullet train boost ahead of PM’s Japan trip - Hindustan Times
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India looking for Maglevs. German MagLev is good for intracity high speed travel but we need it for long distance intercity high speed travel.
Our requirement will be best met with Super MagLev.
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Why are we discussing China?
Update yourself guyz.
India considers magnetic levitation technology for high speed trains - The Hindu
Said that, only 2 countries remain into contention.
GERMAN - Transrapid
JAPAN - Super MagLev
Super MagLev is the tech of the future. Investing today wud sustain our Rail Infra for next 50+ yrs. Transrapid is good for short distance high speed. Hence, only one natural option left.
Update yourself guyz.
India considers magnetic levitation technology for high speed trains - The Hindu
Said that, only 2 countries remain into contention.
GERMAN - Transrapid
JAPAN - Super MagLev
Super MagLev is the tech of the future. Investing today wud sustain our Rail Infra for next 50+ yrs. Transrapid is good for short distance high speed. Hence, only one natural option left.
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Dedicated freight corridor projects (work is underway) envisages two double track sections. it consists of two parts Eastern joining Dankuni in West Bengal and Khurja in UP with a single line from Khurja to Ludhiana in Punjab. The Other Western joins Jawahar lal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) Mumbai with Dadri (near Delhi).do you have links or can you explain this bit here please? Thanks
These sections are designed for taking much higher Axle loads 32 T against existing 25T (load that can be put on single axle) along with higher stack heights and heavier trains (almost 15000T per train against existing 4000T). Th
http://www.dfccil.gov.in/dfccil_app/Salient_features.jsp
Now in order to meet these requirements for super heavy trains, it was required to have High Horse Power locos produced domestically in India. It is proposed to setup a plant at Madhepura in Bihar. Accordingly bids were called from international giants Bombardier, Siemens, Alsthom (now taken over by GE), CSR and CNT (both Chinese).
Six firms vie for Bihar locomotive project - Livemint
As per the latest reports bids of CSR and CNR have been rejected on technical grounds.
Project Today News: Railway Wagon & Equipment,East Central Railway,Four firms shortlisted for Madhepura rail loco plant
Successful bid is likely to be announced shortly
India Rail Info News - Ministry to announce Successful Bidders for Madhepura Electric Loco Project by 20th Sept - India Rail Info - A Busy Junction for Travellers & Rail Enthusiasts
Locomotive
The new locomotives are likely to be 3 phase electric locos employing IGBT technology. Bombardier is likely to offer TRAXX locomotive and Siemens Vectron. The locomotive are rated at 12,000 HP
Vectron
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