New Delhi: Aiming to reduce travel time significantly, Railways will ink a pact with Germany for running high-speed trains in the country.
Accompanied by a high-ranking delegation, German Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Alexander Dobrindt, will meet Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on October 14.
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between the two countries for bilateral cooperation in the rail sector, said a senior Railway Ministry official.
Dobrindt is visiting India from October 12 to 15.
According to railways, it is a “follow-up” to Prabhu’s visit to Germany in April.
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The German minister will hold talks with Prabhu in Rail Bhavan. Both the ministers will focus on deepening collaboration and strengthening ties in the field of railways and high-speed trains.
After the meeting, the MoU will be signed between Indian Railways and DB Engineering and Consulting GmbH.