In a blogpost, Google India says: The growth of the Internet has been explosive in India. Every second, three more Indians come online for the first time — that’s over 10,000 people every hour. But this latest wave of Internet users still has significant barriers to getting the most out...
GE Wins $2.6 Billion Contract to Modernize India’s Railway System
General Electric has won a contract worth $2.6 billion to supply 1,000 diesel locomotives to Indian Railways over the next 11 years. This is GE’s largest contract in its 100 year association with India. GE plans to build a $200 million manufacturing facility in the state of Bihar. France’s Alstom...
Indian Government Plans $137 Billion Boost to Railways
India's government has announced plans to invest $137 billion in its railway network over the next five years. Announcing this news at the annual railway budget, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said the cash boost will help modernize existing tracks and introduce faster trains. He left the heavily subsidized passenger fares...
Steam locomotive power tourism and nostalgia among foreign tourists to India
The pounding of pistons, the rhythmic chuff of a locomotive and storybook names such as "Fairy Queen" are all part of the allure of India's old-fashioned steam railroad, particularly for tourist from India's former ruler, Great Britain. UK's IB Times reports "The presence of raw fire that fires raw power...