The Smart Railways Conclave 2026 brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to focus on India’s most strategic rail priorities, including large-scale safety and signalling modernisation with Kavach and AI-enabled monitoring, capacity expansion through dedicated freight corridors and economic rail corridors, and station redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The event explores PPP-led rolling stock manufacturing, high-speed rail advancements, and the integration of modern logistics solutions to enhance freight efficiency and supply chain connectivity. With participation from domestic and international companies, the conclave provides a global platform for collaboration, investment, and knowledge exchange, driving innovation and sustainable development in India’s pursuit of a faster, safer, and smarter railway network.

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      KPMG in India

      Our insights

      Despite a volatile geopolitical environment, the sector is riding a wave of optimism about growth, digital transformation and AI

      India’s freight landscape is starting to shift, with Indian Railways moving record volumes, dedicated freight corridors, and multimodal logistics

      Freight corridors are transforming how goods move across India, cutting transit times, boosting reliability, and shaping a faster logistics network

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      Mobility forms the backbone of a country's growth

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