The multisectoral delegation included strong representation from the railway, mobility and manufacturing sectors, providing an important platform to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral industrial and business cooperation. The Rail Chamber delegation, led by Mr. Surya Shah, Additional Director General (ADG), Rail Chamber, held discussions on opportunities to deepen India–Czech Republic collaboration, with particular emphasis on the railway industry.
The discussions focused on potential technology partnerships, investment opportunities, manufacturing collaboration, business development and the exchange of technical expertise between the two countries. With the Czech Republic’s established industrial and engineering capabilities and India’s rapidly expanding railway infrastructure and manufacturing ecosystem, both countries have significant opportunities to explore mutually beneficial partnerships.
Potential areas of cooperation include rolling stock, railway components, signalling and telecommunications, advanced railway technologies, mobility solutions, railway infrastructure and the development of indigenous manufacturing capabilities through international technology collaboration.
Commenting on the engagement, Dr. Vinod Shah, Director General, Chamber of Railway Industries (Rail Chamber), said:
“India and the Czech Republic share considerable potential for mutually beneficial cooperation in railway engineering, advanced manufacturing and mobility technologies. The Czech Republic’s industrial expertise, combined with India’s expanding railway infrastructure, strong domestic manufacturing base and growing demand for advanced railway solutions, creates promising opportunities for collaboration.
At Rail Chamber, our objective is to translate such high-level dialogues into tangible industry-to-industry partnerships. We are committed to connecting Indian and Czech companies, facilitating technology and manufacturing collaborations, encouraging investment and supporting sustainable business opportunities. By bringing industry stakeholders together, we aim to contribute to a stronger, more competitive and globally connected Indian railway ecosystem in line with the vision of Viksit Rail Mission 2047.”
Building on this engagement, Rail Chamber aims to facilitate meaningful connections between Indian and Czech railway companies, identify potential technology and manufacturing partners, encourage cross-border investment and support collaborative business development initiatives.
Through continued engagement with stakeholders associated with the India–Czech Republic Business Forum, the Chamber seeks to establish a practical framework for sustained cooperation between the two countries’ railway industries. The initiative will focus on identifying areas of shared interest and helping businesses explore opportunities for technology transfer, localisation, joint manufacturing and access to new markets.
The engagement reflects Rail Chamber’s commitment to connecting India’s railway industry with global expertise, emerging technologies and international business opportunities. By encouraging cross-border partnerships and promoting innovation-led industrial growth, the Chamber aims to support the modernisation of Indian Railways and advance the national vision of Viksit Rail Mission 2047.
The Chamber of Railway Industries (Rail Chamber) is a dedicated industry chamber established to represent and strengthen India’s railway and rail-supply ecosystem. It serves as a platform for industry collaboration, policy engagement, technology exchange, business development and international cooperation, bringing together stakeholders across railway infrastructure, rolling stock, signalling, electrification, components, engineering, manufacturing and emerging technologies.
Through its engagement with industry, government institutions, research organisations and international partners, Rail Chamber seeks to promote innovation, enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities, strengthen global partnerships and contribute to the development of a modern, competitive and globally integrated railway industry in India.
