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Tech and digital shift required to build a modern railway infrastructure says ​Mr D C Sharma, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Government of India

Tech and digital shift required to build a modern railway infrastructure says ​Mr D C Sharma, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Government of India

New Delhi, 26th August 2022: The entire railway ecosystem is changing in terms of management, environment but the theme remains same as economy will only grow when railway sector is strengthened stated Mr D C Sharma, Member - Traction & Rolling Stock (L/A), Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Government of India at an International Conference organised by the apex industry body, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). 

Speaking at the event titled "Futuristic Technologies for Indian Railways" at Rail Tech 2022 Mr. D. C. Sharma emphasised that the PM's message to the nation, which included innovation and technology, was visionary because the nation's railways are its lifeline. Cleanliness, safety, passenger amenities, aiming toward Net Zero Carbon Emission, green trains, and freight are a few of the recent changes made to the rail industry. The fundamental objective, he continued, is to carry more in order to lower the cost of logistics. 

Knowledge report by ASSOCHAM & Resurgent on 'Rail Tech: Futuristic Technologies for Indian Railways' unveiled by Chief Guest. The report highlights the latest technological advancements to revolutionise the transportation paradigm with a focus on safety, comfort, and convenience, shifting the emphasis from infrastructure to service and from premade to customised solutions.  

The vision of Indian Railways is to be a Global Leader in Railways said Mr. Vivek Lohia, Managing Director, Jupiter Wagons Limited in his welcome address. He further expressed, “Indian Railways has also changed drastically. It has certainly become a technologically transformed mode of transportation. At the offset, a lot of significant advancements can be seen in the field of speedier services, passenger safety and operating engine-less trains. Much of the credit goes to the technological developments which consist of enhanced systems, robust infrastructure and sound signaling, giving rail travel new importance.”

According to Mr. B J Alexander, Joint President of Hindalco Industries Ltd., aluminum is a popular material choice for freight, high-speed, and metro rail systems worldwide since it greatly lowers electricity costs. Ecosystem development is India's top objective in order to lead a top-notch, reliable supply chain, he added.

Mr K N Ramesh, Co-Chairman, National Council for Railways & Business Adviser (Rail & Metro) BEML Ltd. shared his thoughts on Prime Minister's vision to master engineering in railway. There are new techniques being implemented, he said. MSME is the backbone of the Indian Railways and there is a space of creativity and connectivity to be tapped. 

Mr. Yogesh Kumar Misra, Co-chairman, National Council on Railways, ASSOCHAM & CMD, IRCON International Ltd. said there has been upgradation of railway tracks and high-speed trains installation. There is a multi-tracking for congested routes and high-density routes. Station Development has seen major improvements shifting to the modern rail system in India.