Indian Railway
India to Tighten Mobile Rollout Rules: Focus on Real Coverage, Not Just Towers
Summary:The Indian government is set to tighten mobile service rollout obligations, ensuring telcos deliver actual usable coverage instead of merely installing towers. New rules under discussion will make it mandatory for operators to provide reliable voice and data services, especially along highways, railways, and underserved regions such as Ladakh, Northeast, and parts of Jammu & […]
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Free WiFi at 6115 Railway Station (August 2025)
Summary:Indian Railways is offering free Wi-Fi at 6,115 stations across the country as part of the Digital India initiative of the Government of India. Passengers can stream the video, download the content and enjoy high-speed internet to work online within the station premises, providing the RailTel service. Connect in a blink- select the Railwire Network, […]
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Slowdown in Capex Spending by Telecom, Railways, and Other Sectors
The telecom department and the ministries of defence, railways, and highways are among the key sectors witnessing reduced capital expenditure this fiscal year. The department of economic affairs (DEA) also reported slower spending up to November. Data from the Controller General of Accounts reveals that during April-November 2023, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) utilized […]
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Jio Proposes Collaborative 4G/5G Network for Railway Safety and PPDR Services
In its submission to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Jio has proposed that the spectrum in question should not be exclusively allocated to Railways but should instead be utilized for a common network infrastructure. This infrastructure would be utilized by both Railways and disaster relief agencies, ensuring a seamless first response to any […]
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How 6G Use Cases in Rail Industry Will be Revolutionary
The Vision of 6G: Virtual Networks As 5G networks mature, anticipation for the arrival of 6G is already building. By 2030, 6G is expected to revolutionize connectivity, ushering in a new era of digitally interconnected people and objects. With its advent, the rail industry stands to gain significant opportunities, reshaping the way it operates and […]
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RailTel Anticipates Strong Growth in Railway Signaling Segment and Pursues New Orders
RailTel Corporation of India, a significant player in India’s telecommunications and railway infrastructure sector, is expecting a substantial boost in its railway signaling division, along with a surge in new orders. Sanjai Kumar, CMD of RailTel, noted that the company’s existing order book is valued at ₹5,000 crore and expressed optimism regarding the potential to […]
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