The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) was incorporated in 2016 to manage high-speed rail corridors in India. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Railways, the Ministry of Railways and the Government of India.[1]
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| Company type | Subsidiary of Indian Railways |
|---|---|
| Industry | High-speed rail |
| Founded | 12 February 2016 [1] |
| Founder | Ministry of Railways |
| Headquarters | Sector-9, Dwarka, Delhi |
Key people | Jaya Verma Sinha (Chairman) Vivek Kumar Gupta (Managing Director) |
| Revenue |  ₹68.27 crore (US$8.2 million) (2019) [2] |
| ₹62.95 crore (US$7.5 million) (2019)[2] | |
| ₹46.09 crore (US$5.5 million) (2019)[2] | |
| Total assets | ₹3,260.01 crore (US$390 million) (2019)[2] |
| Total equity | ₹3,124.47 crore (US$370 million) (2019)[2] |
| Owner | Indian Railways, Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
Number of employees | 387 (March 2023) [3] |
| Website | nhsrcl |
NHSRCL was formed under the Companies Act, 2013. The objective of this body is the development and implementation of high-speed rail projects in India. The corporation is a ‘special purpose vehicle’ (SPV) in the joint sector with equity participation of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India and two State Governments - Gujarat and Maharashtra.[1]
Headquarters
editThe company, with approximately 4,500 employees, has its headquarters situated at 2nd Floor, Asia Bhawan, Road no. 205, Sector 9, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110077.[1]
Projects
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The NHSRCL is currently managing the planning and construction of twelve high-speed rail corridors.[4] A total of eight of the proposals have been approved, with one currently under construction. Once the corridors have been completed, NHSRCL will further extend the lines to form a network of high-speed rail connectivity in India, which is also known as the Diamond Quadrilateral.[5][6][7]
The E5 series trains with red and grey livery have been chosen for use on the under-construction ₹1.08 lakh crore (US$13 billion) Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor in India,[8] scheduled to open in June-July 2026. A total of 24 trains are planned to be purchased while the deal for the first six is intended to be signed by the end of March 2024.[9][10]
Hitachi and Kawasaki Heavy Industries started talks with Indian Railways on design changes such as the modification of the air conditioning system in order for it to operate efficiently at temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius. One of the goal of Indian Railways is to replace the high-end technical offerings on Japan's train sets with indigenous bio-toilets. Similarly, the primary languages for documentation of facility usage instructions must be Hindi and English.[11][12]
A thorough technical study was commissioned by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited with HKC Consortium in Japan. The goal was to determine the adjustments needed for the rolling stock to run efficiently under Indian climatic conditions. The existing HVAC systems are usually sufficient, but a few minor layout adjustments are needed to maximize performance. To control dust levels, filter cleaning frequency must increase. The heavier weight of the cooling equipment was a hurdle throughout the redesign phase since it could affect energy efficiency. The power needed to maintain high speeds rises with weight, which may have an impact on the train's overall performance. To make matters more complicated, Indian passengers' average weight, including their luggage, is higher than that of Japanese passengers. A weight calculation analysis showed that simply providing fewer seats, the Shinkansen in India could keep its weight similar to that of Japan.[13]
Mumbai–Ahmedabad HSR
editIt is the first high-speed rail corridor to be implemented in India, with technical and financial assistance from Japan, with a total of twelve stations in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.[14] The high-speed rail corridor will have a length of 508.17 km with 155.76 km in the state of Maharashtra (7.04 km in sub-urban Mumbai, 39.66 km in Thane district & 109.06 km in Palghar district), 4.3 km in union territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and 348.04 km in the state of Gujarat.[15]
The high-speed rail corridor will cover a total of 12 stations namely Mumbai, Thane, Virar and Boisar (in Maharashtra), Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati (in Gujarat). A limited-stop (in Surat & Vadodara) service of the high-speed rail corridor will cover the route in 1 h 58 mins, and the all-stops service will take 2 h 57 mins.
Delhi–Ahmedabad HSR
editThe detailed project report (DPR) of the Delhi–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor has been prepared and this corridor is waiting for approval and land acquisition to start.
Delhi–Lucknow–Varanasi HSR
editThe Delhi-Varanasi high-speed rail corridor is India's second high-speed line project after the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. The 865 km HSR corridor will connect Varanasi to the NCR through 12 stations.
Varanasi–Howrah HSR
editThe detailed project report (DPR) of the Varanasi–Howrah high-speed rail corridor is being prepared.
Chennai–Bengaluru-Mysuru HSR
editIt will be the first high-speed rail corridor in the southern part of India.
Mumbai–Nagpur HSR
editThe detailed project report (DPR) of Mumbai–Nagpur high-speed rail corridor is being prepared.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "About us". NHSRCL.
- ^ a b c d e "Balance Sheet 31.03.2019".
- ^ "7th Annual Report 2022-23" (PDF). National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited. 29 September 2023. p. 38. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Bullet train to Jammu, Guwahati? Indian Railways proposes to connect these major cities with high-speed rail". The Times of India. 19 December 2020.
- ^ "Focus on diamond quadrilateral". The Hindu. 12 June 2014.
- ^ Sanjib Kumar. "Powering a high-speed dream". Gulf News.
- ^ Chris Sleight. "New Indian government moots high-speed rail network". KHL. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ "Indian high speed rail project launched by Prime Ministers". railwaygazette.com. DVV Media International. 14 September 2017. Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "India's first bullet train run likely in June-July 2026: Report". Hindustan Times. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Deal to procure 24 bullet trains from Japan to be concluded by month-end". The Times of India. 7 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Law, Abhishek (20 May 2024). "Japanese companies Hitachi, Kawasaki vying for India's bullet train sets". BusinessLine. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "IR-DRDO Bio-Toilet System in Indian Railways" (PDF). Indian Railways. Ministry of Railways. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Based on Japan's Shinkasen technology, will the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train adapt to India's hot and humid climate?". Financialexpress. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "JICA presents draft report on bullet train project to joint committee". timesofindia-economictimes. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015.
- ^ "Bullet train work to start in Mar-Apr next year". Deccan Herald. 10 August 2019.