Indian Railways Unveils Construction Manual to Boost Rail Network
The Union Minister of Railways has unveiled 'The Indian Railways Construction Manual, 2023' in New Delhi. This updated construction manual is expected to streamline various activities, including land acquisition, forest clearance, bridge design, contract management, and tunnel construction. The manual aims to support the vision of making Indian Railways the world's fastest-growing rail network. The minister highlighted the significance of the updated manual, noting that the previous version dated back to around 1960. The new manual incorporates reforms, including guidelines for EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts, bridge construction, and the execution of signaling, electrical, and non-interlocking works, providing standardized procedures for efficient rail network development.