CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The memorandum of understanding (MoU) will facilitate research in the core areas of electrical locomotive, locomotive control and communication systems, traction installation and driver interface systems, among others, through the Centre for Railway Research (CRR) at IIT-Kanpur.

Detailed explanation-2: -It has introduced high-horsepower 12, 000-HP freight locomotives with state-of-the-art technology since 2020. Upgrading the signalling system and electronic interlocking (EI) are being adopted on a large scale to derive benefits of digital technologies in train operations and to enhance safety.

Detailed explanation-3: -RDSO is the sole R&D organisation of Indian Railways and functions as the technical advisor to Railway Board Zonal Railways and Production Units and performs the following important functions : Development of new and improved designs. Development, adoption, absorption of new technology for use on Indian Railways.

Detailed explanation-4: -Railway Modernization with a focus on: Track: -To provide capability for safe, secure and productive freight and passenger trains with a focus on expansion and excellence. Signaling: -Modern electronic signaling technologies for maximizing track utilization, and for providing high speed operations with safety.

Detailed explanation-5: -Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) for India – 2030. The Plan is to create a ‘future ready’ Railway system by 2030. The NRP is aimed to formulate strategies based on both operational capacities and commercial policy initiatives to increase modal share of the Railways in freight to 45%.