Rail regulator to de-stress Indian railways: Siemens India executive V-P

Rail has a dual role as commercial enterprise and a social responsibility, says Tilak Raj Seth

At a time when Indian railways is on a transformational phase through introduction of high-speed trains, faster electrification, doubling and introduction of metro in more cities, Tilak Raj Seth, executive vice-president of Siemens and chief executive officer of its mobility division in India to Shine Jacob about the future of the sector. He also shares the German conglomerate’s growth road map in India, covering various segments like electrification, automation and digitalisation. Edited excerpts:
 
Do you think once the Rail Development Authority is in place, there will be more clarity on pricing and infrastructural projects of Indian Railways?
 
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