Alstom leads hub of rolling stock manufacturing
Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted that the export of railway components to multiple countries is creating significant employment opportunities in India and demonstrated that the “Make in India and Make for the World” initiatives are clearly visible in the manufacturing sector http://indianrailways.gov.in.
Indian engineers and workers are now gaining expertise in international standards, which he described as a major success of the Make in India mission.
A strong network of leading suppliers supports the manufacturing ecosystem near Savli, he said, noting that prominent players include Integra, Anovi, Hind Rectifier, Hitachi Energy and ABB, which are specializing in fabrication, interiors and electrical systems.
He reviewed Alstom‘s Savli facility in Vadodara, a key manufacturing hub for railway rolling stock in India.
He noted the facility focus on assessment of maintenance practices.
Vaishnaw appreciated Alstom’s practice of designing customised solutions for each order – an innovation Indian Railways could emulate – and proposed developing a joint training programme with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya through a creative and collaborative framework.
He also suggested that General Managers of all Public Sector Units undertake training and exposure visits to Alstom’s Savli unit https://www.bseindia.com/.
He also discussed the use of sensors and artificial intelligence for preventive maintenance.
Savli facility is producing state-of-the-art commuter and transit train cars, with a strong commitment to the Government of India’s Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. With a strong focus on innovation and manufacturing excellence, over 3,400 engineers from India are actively collaborating with 21 Alstom sites worldwide https://www.nseindia.com/.
Since 2016, India has successfully exported 1,002 rail cars for various international projects, reinforcing the country’s position as a trusted supplier of modern rail systems. 450 rail cars were manufactured at Savli and exported to Australia for the Queensland Metro project https://sbi.com.in/.
Savli Unit has exported over 3,800 bogies to countries including Germany, Egypt, Sweden, Australia, and Brazil, along with more than 4,000 flatpacks (modules) supplied to Vienna. Maneja Unit has made a significant contribution by exporting over 5,000 propulsion systems to various global projects.
Designed in India, Installed in Many Countries
India is currently leading 27 international signalling projects and providing support for an additional 40 projects worldwide. Bangalore’s Digital Experience Centre driving innovation through supporting 120+ projects worldwide, focusing on next-gen signalling using IoT, AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity.
Rising export of India’s Rail Products as part of the vision “Design, Develop, and Deliver from India to the world”
Metro Coaches: Exported to Australia, Canada
Bogies: Shipped to UK, Saudi Arabia, France, and Australia
Propulsion Systems: Supplied to France, Mexico, Romania, Spain, Germany, and Italy
Passenger Coaches: Delivered to Mozambique, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
Locomotives: Exported to Mozambique, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and the Republic of Guinea. Fiinews.com
