Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Alstom’s top-notch manufacturing facility in Savli, Gujarat, praising its contributions to flagship rail projects and exports. The visit highlights India’s rising position as a railway manufacturing hub worldwide. It also aligned with India’s goals of indigenous manufacturing, innovation, and exporting world-class rail solutions from India to the world.
Introduction:
Team Alstom India had welcomed Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, to its cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Savli, Gujarat. This visit also included officials from the Ministry of Railways and the Government of Gujarat.
The Savli facility, known for its robust manufacturing capabilities, plays a vital role in national rail infrastructure development and is an important contributor to India’s export portfolio in the rail sector. The unit manufactures cutting-edge trainsets and components that support both Indian and global railway networks.
Key Highlights from the Visit:
- Leadership Interaction: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed the Alstom team, which works in close partnership with 21 global sites, praising their contribution to India’s transition into a global rail manufacturing hub.
- Focus on Exports and Global Reach: The Minister commended India’s growing footprint in international railway markets. He emphasised that India is no longer just a consumer but an emerging leader in exporting advanced rail technologies and products to continents across the globe.
- Make in India in Action: Alstom’s Savli plant stands as a powerful example of the “Design, Develop, and Deliver from India” philosophy. It caters to key domestic projects while also exporting cutting-edge rail solutions, including metro trainsets, components, and electrical systems.
- Discussion on Strategic Goals: The visit fostered key discussions on localisation, upskilling the Indian workforce, enhancing capacity, and increasing India’s share in global railway exports.
India’s Rail Growth Engine:
The facility is aligned with India’s broader vision of becoming a global supply chain partner in the railway sector. Alstom India’s continued commitment to local manufacturing and innovation not only boosts the “Make in India” mission but also places India firmly on the world map as a reliable rail technology partner.
The visit also symbolises the synergy between the government’s infrastructure push and private sector manufacturing capabilities, creating an ecosystem that accelerates India’s ambition to be a global railway leader.
Conclusion:
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw’s visit to Alstom’s Savli facility highlights India’s strategic growth in the global rail sector. With export-oriented manufacturing, top-class innovation, and policy support, India is positioned to lead in railway technology and services—delivering cutting-edge solutions worldwide.
Source: Alstom | Image Credit: Alstom
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