Operating more than 20,000 trains a day, Indian Railways is the third biggest railway network in the world and a key driver of the country’s economic development. However, increasing competition from alternative modes of transport, primarily road, has resulted in substantial loss of revenue for this national transporter. Rise in the number of rail accidents is also a major concern. To improve passenger experience, safety, and overall efficiency of the railways, it is crucial to incorporate superior engineering technologies and modernize assets that have become redundant over the years.
