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GMR, L&T, BHEL among 13 players shortlisted for operating private trains

The operators would be selected after the requests for proposals (RFP) are submitted with a revenue share quote

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This is the first major initiative of attracting private investment for running passenger trains over the Indian railway network

Shine Jacob New Delhi
At least 13 players – including GMR, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), L&T Infrastructure Development Projects, Bharat Heavy Electricals and Welspun Enterprises – have been shortlisted by the Indian Railways for operating private trains in 12 clusters.

The operators would be selected after the requests for proposals (RFP) are submitted with a revenue share quote. The requests for qualification (RFQ) for 12 clusters were published on July this year. The applications were opened on October 7.
 
Other companies that are in the fray include PNC Infratech, Cube Highways and Infrastructure, Megha Engineering & Infrastructures, IRB Infrastructure Developers, a