Indian Railways will boost private investments via new policy

Indian Railways is developing a new public-private partnership (PPP) policy to replace the 2012 version. This aims to lessen revenue risk and encourage private investment in railway projects. Approximately 50 projects have been identified for this framework. The new policy includes measures to speed up dispute resolution. It will allow investors to recover fees through freight tariffs. The railways anticipate a revenue share and fixed income from the projects. The identified projects prioritize high-return areas like port connectivity and mineral corridors. These projects will seek double-digit return rates to attract private sector investment in railway infrastructure development.