IR commissions ABS on more than 3,500 rkm
In order to increase line capacity to run more trains on existing high-density routes of Indian Railways (IR), automatic block signalling (ABS) is a cost-effective solution.
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Kavach deployed on more than 1,400 rkm network
Indian Railways (IR) gives highest priority to safety in operations.
Read MoreIndia to develop its indigenous i-CBTC
In an important development, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an agreement with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) to jointly develop an indigenous communication-based train control system (i-CBTC) for metros and trains in India.
Read MoreIR to look into 5G for improving communication systems
Indian Railways (IR) is building indigenous anti-collision and emergency communication systems.
Read MoreIR to cover 3,000 km with Kavach
Reportedly, Indian Railways plans to cover the 3,000 km of its Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah rail network with the Kavach protection system.
Read MoreMoR signs MoU with C-DOT
Ministry of Railways (MoR) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) on April 27, 2022.
Read MoreRailTel to undertake modern signalling projects
RailTel is set to execute the modern signalling projects worth Rs 2.24 billion on Northern Railway (NR) by replacing obsolete mechanical signalling by state-of-the-art electronic interlocking system.
Read MoreWi-Fi facility at railway stations
In a notable development, high-speed free Wi-Fi internet facility is now available at 6,100 railway stations across the country.
Read MoreEastern Railways carries out the first 3-phase Ethernet-based AC MEMU
Eastern Railways has carried out the first 3-phase Ethernet-based AC mainline electric multiple unit (MEMU) equipped with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) produced electrics from RCF Kapurthala to Asansol MEMU shed, ushering in a new era in urban transportation.
Read MoreSignalling and telecomuunication to get huge boost
Reportedly, the Railway Board is planning for a giant leap in technology in the signaling and communication segment.
Read MoreWR launches a unified command and control centre
In a bid to boost to ‘Digital India’, the national transporter has introduced a unified command and control centre (UCCC).
Read MoreWiFi facility at railway stations
Indian Railways (IR) is improving digital infrastructure at railway stations by providing WiFi facility at all stations except halt stations.
Read MoreREL commissions electronic interlocking signalling system at three railway stations of Delhi Division
RailTel Enterprises Limited (REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of RailTel, has successfully commissioned electronic interlocking signalling system at Kalayat and Kaithal station of Delhi Division, Northern Railway.
Read MoreIR installs CCTV cameras at 813 railway stations
In a major development, Indian Railways (IR) and its public service undertaking RailTel have installed IP-based CCTV surveillance cameras at 813 major stations across the country. This is expected to give a major boost to the...
Read MoreRailway stations in Kashmir Valley get wi-fi
In a notable development, all 15 Kashmir Valley railway stations, including Srinagar, have been integrated with 6,021 station wi-fi network of Indian Railways (IR). The public wi-fi , under the name of ‘RailWire’ is...
Read MoreIR focuses on improving telecommunication
In a bid to improve safety in train operation and generate additional line capacity, and enable modernisation of signalling system Indian Railways (IR) has undertaken various initiatives.
Read MoreGovernment approves allotment of 5MHz spectrum to IR (free access)
In a notable development, government has approved allotment of 5 MHz spectrum in 700 MHz frequency band to IR for public safety and…
Read MoreSWR replaces rail panels at Sonaulim and Dudhsagar stations (free access)
In a bid to ensure smooth running of trains during monsoons, South Western Railways (SWR) has replaced the old operational panels at Sonaulim and Dudhsagar railway stations.
Read MoreIR installs VSS at 269 railway stations
In a notable development, internet-based video surveillance systems (VSS) have been installed at 269 railway stations in 10 zones.
Read MoreIR commissions wi-fi at 6000th railway station
In a major development, IR commissioned wi-fi facility at 6000th railway station in Hazaribagh Town, Jharkhand on May 15, 2021.
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