Event Agenda

25 August 2026 | The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi

OPEN
Inaugural Session
India's Rail Transformation: Scale, Speed & Strategic Direction

Welcome address, Lamp lighting & Inaugural keynotes from senior Ministry of Railways officials.

1
Session 1 — Finance & Investment
Who Will Fund India's Rail Expansion?
  • Sustaining ₹3 lakh crore annual rail capex
  • PPP, EPC and hybrid models – what works?
  • Station monetisation and transit-oriented development
  • Role of IRFC, private capital and global investors
  • Financing future rail infrastructure
2
Session 2 — Freight & Logistics
Can Rail Win Back India's Freight Economy?
  • Rail vs road competitiveness in freight movement
  • Dedicated Freight Corridors and their impact
  • Multimodal logistics parks and port connectivity
  • Role of private train operators
  • Reducing logistics costs and improving efficiency
3
Session 3 — Infrastructure & Engineering
Building the Railways of Viksit Bharat
  • Engineering challenges in mega bridges and tunnels
  • High-speed rail and capacity expansion
  • Electrification and large-scale rail infrastructure
  • EPC contracting challenges and project execution
  • Technology adoption in construction and monitoring
4
Session 4 — Technology & Safety
Smart Rails: Digital Transformation, Safety & Sustainability
  • AI, IoT and predictive maintenance
  • KAVACH, signalling systems and network optimisation
  • Cybersecurity and data-driven rail operations
  • Energy efficiency and electrification
  • Hydrogen and alternative propulsion technologies
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Session 5 — Manufacturing & Export
Atmanirbhar Railways: Manufacturing & Global Opportunity
  • Rolling stock and rail components
  • Higher axle loads and specialised freight wagons
  • Standardisation, testing and certification
  • Strengthening domestic supply chains
  • Export opportunities for Indian rail manufacturing
CLOSE
Valedictory Session
Critical Drivers of Profitability In Indian Railways

Closing keynote, key takeaways, vote of thanks and networking dinner.