The Union cabinet apprised the MoU signed by the Railway ministry with Japan and Russia for technical cooperation in the railway sector.
Flashpoints
- An MoC was signed between the Ministry of Railways and the Japan’s Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for technical cooperation in the railways - An MoU was signed by Indian Railways’ Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) with Japanese Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) on December 11,2015
- MoR and Joint Stock Company “Russian Railways” signed an MoU on December 24, 2015
Importance of MoU with Japan
- The MoC with MLIT enables technical cooperation in railway safety, rolling stock including train set, railway electrification, train control system and signaling and telecommunication
- Whereas the MoU with RTRI encompasses safety in train operation, advanced techniques of maintenance and environment friendly technologies
Importance of MoU With Russia
- MoU with Russian Railways covers High Speed Rail (HSR) in India and satellite and geo-information technologies
Points to note
- The MoU will facilitate a exchange of technical ideas and experts in various fields and also sharing of latest technologies and developments in the Railway sector
- It will also enable to conduct various training and seminars/workshops focusing on specific technology areas and other interactions for knowledge sharing
- The agreements will hold for a period of three years and subjected to further extension of 2 years
- Railway Minister- Suresh Prabu
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