The National Rail Plan 2030 outlines a comprehensive framework, identifying new dedicated freight and high-speed rail corridors, while aiming to increase the average speed of freight trains to 50 Kmph & 250 Kmph for the passenger segment. The goal is to create capacity ahead of demand by 2030, enabling the railways to meet growing demand through to 2050. This vision holds immense significance and underscores the importance of collaboration between government officials, private sector stakeholders, and industry experts.

Summit Focus:

• Strategic goals of the National Rail Plan 2030 and Viksit Bharat 2047
• Identifying public-private collaboration opportunities
• Advancing signalling systems and automated operations
• Adaptation to the modern fastening system that will drive the speed on tracks.
• Involvement of private and public sectors in infrastructure development and dedicated freight corridors
• Railways 2.0: Leveraging technology and innovation for the future
• Adoption of Technology: New Materials in construction
• Modernising Indian Railways for improved connectivity
• Adoption of green technologies and energy-efficient practices
• Reducing the carbon footprint of railways through technology
• The role of cybersecurity in safeguarding railway infrastructure

Given this background, the Indian Chamber of Commerce is organising 2nd Edition of the Rail India Forum: Railways in Motion – Vision 2030 to Viksit Bharat 2047 on 6thDecember 2024 , Le Meridien , New Delhi.