Background / Overview

The purpose of this conference was to share the learnings from the recently concluded Railway Study Tour to China organized by the Bank in order to understand the current initiatives in railway management in India and China.

Presentation by World Bank

Presentation by Mr. Jit Sondhi, Consultant, World Bank, on "China's Initiatives to Promote Private Sector Investments in Railways"

Presentation(s) by Ministry of Railways, India

Presentation by Mrs. Geetha Thoopal, Addl. Member (Finance) & Head of Delegation on "Highlights of the Railway Study Tour to China"

Presentation by Mr. Sudhir Kumar, Officer on Special Duty, on “Recent Initiatives by Indian Railways for Improving Service Efficiency & Profitability”

Presentation by Mr. P. K. Sanghi, Executive Director (Works), on “Track Maintenance & Construction on China Railways”

Presentation by Mr. G. N. Asthana, Executive Director (Mechanical Engineering), on “Rolling Stock – Freight & Diesel Locomotives”

Presentation by Mr. Mehtab Singh, Executive Director (Railway Electrification), on “Electrification & Signaling”