New Delhi, India [October 6, 2026] — The Chamber of Railway Industries (Rail Chamber) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jaideep Gupta, FIE, Former Additional Member (Railway Electrification), Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, to its Advisory Board.

Dr. Gupta, an IRSEE 1986 batch officer, brings over three and a half decades of distinguished experience in Indian Railways, with extensive expertise in railway electrification, traction systems, safety, operations, technology, institutional leadership and strategic management. He currently serves as a Visiting Professor at the National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, and continues to contribute to higher education and executive training through his academic engagements with leading institutions.
During his distinguished career in Indian Railways, Dr. Gupta held several important leadership positions, including Additional Member (Railway Electrification), Divisional Railway Manager, Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, Principal Chief Safety Officer, and Additional General Manager, Eastern Railway. In these roles, he led large organisations and teams, oversaw major electrification and modernization initiatives, and contributed to reforms in safety, operations, human resources and institutional management. His leadership contributed to the successful electrification of the Eastern Railway zone, supporting national sustainability and operational objectives.

Dr. Gupta has also contributed significantly to railway technology and maintenance systems. During his association with RDSO's Centre for Advanced Maintenance Technology and as an Officer on Special Duty at BHEL, he worked on standardisation of maintenance protocols, quality in production and strengthening the translation of research and technology into practical applications. He was honoured with the Minister of Railways Award for Leadership & Excellence in 2019.

His academic and research credentials further complement his extensive railway experience. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with a Gold Medal, an M.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Machines and Drives) from IIT-BHU, and a PhD in Electrical Engineering, with specialisation in AI-based predictive maintenance of locomotive auxiliary systems. His research interests include vibration diagnostics, wavelet analysis and condition-based maintenance.
Dr. Gupta has also undertaken executive education programmes at Bocconi University, Milan; INSEAD, Singapore; and ICLIF, Kuala Lumpur, adding an international perspective to his leadership and strategic management experience.

His areas of expertise and interest cover electrical engineering and power systems, traction systems, railway electrification, artificial intelligence and machine learning, sustainable development, renewable energy, National Rail Plan and policy frameworks, project planning and risk management, high-speed rail systems, digital transformation, IoT, smart mobility, cybersecurity, predictive analytics and skill development.

Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Vinod Shah, Director General, Chamber of Railway Industries, said:

"We are honoured to welcome Dr. Jaideep Gupta to the Advisory Board of the Chamber of Railway Industries. His exceptional experience in railway electrification, electrical engineering, safety, technology, sustainability and institutional leadership will provide immense value to the Chamber. His interdisciplinary expertise, particularly in AI-enabled railway applications and emerging mobility technologies, will further strengthen our efforts to promote innovation and technology-driven growth across India's railway ecosystem."

The Chamber of Railway Industries looks forward to benefiting from Dr. Gupta's strategic guidance and expertise in advancing railway electrification, green mobility, emerging technologies, AI-driven solutions, skill development and sustainable infrastructure.

About the Chamber of Railway Industries

The Chamber of Railway Industries (Rail Chamber) is an industry-led platform dedicated to strengthening India's railway and urban transit ecosystem through industry collaboration, policy advocacy, technology advancement, knowledge sharing and international cooperation. The Chamber brings together manufacturers, technology providers, infrastructure companies, consultants, EPC contractors, MSMEs, startups and other stakeholders across the railway and mobility ecosystem.