UK’s Railway Industry Association looks at MMRDA for business

UK’s Railway Industry Association looks at MMRDA for business opportunity
Mumbai, March 16, 2011 – The Railway Industry Association of the United Kingdom is looking at the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for possible business opportunities, while on their mission to India. They are visiting Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad in association with UK Trade and Investment this week.

“With the Metro and Mono Rail network being established in cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad, we see a lot of potential as far as UK’s railway industry is concerned. The suburban railway network in Mumbai too is being updated with a view to reduce congestion and we are focusing on the possible commercial opportunities. The presentation made by MMRDA was quite educative for us”, said Mr.Jitendra Jain, Senior Trade and Investment Advisor, from the office of the British Deputy High Commissioner.

“If we are developing newer and modern transport modes, we also will have to look for better equipped and latest technology”, said Mr.Rahul Asthana, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA. “Travelling, and fast at that, is the necessity for every Mumbaikar. Of course, while providing such services, we must also ensure that the transport modes are run efficiently and are safe and secure too. We will certainly explore all contemporary technology while establishing the all important Metro and Mono Rail network”, said Mr.Asthana further.

The team of UK’s Railway Industry Association is banking on their multi-tasking skills while developing UK’s heavy rail network and its experience of contributing to UK’s biggest Metro Rail operation.

The team consisted of representatives of business entities involved in various railway related technical fields such as designing and constructing infrastructure and integrating the same with power supplies, recruitment, cable production and management products, technical education, legal experts in major infrastructure projects, automatic fire suppression systems, freight management services, scheduling system operators for all types of rail based services, engineering and technology consultancy firms, energy absorption systems etc.