Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board comprises distinguished experts from the rail, mobility and EPC domain, including former railway officials, technologists, academicians, safety experts, and global mobility specialists. They guide the Rail Chamber’s research agenda, policy direction, and long-term vision for India’s rail transformation. They offer strategic advice and insights based on their vast experience, and act as a sounding board for new initiatives and policies.

Anil Kumar Khandelwal, IRSE

Former Member (Infra)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Anil Kumar Khandelwal is a distinguished railway infrastructure expert and former Member (Infrastructure), Railway Board, Government of India, with over 35 years of experience in Indian Railways. He has played a key role in landmark railway projects including the Chenab Bridge and railway modernisation initiatives, contributing significantly to India’s transport infrastructure development.

Lalit Chandra Trivedi, IRMS

Former General Manager
Indian Railways
Lalit Chandra Trivedi is a distinguished railway professional and former General Manager of East Central Railway and South Eastern Railway, with more than 38 years of leadership experience in Indian Railways. Known for his expertise in railway engineering, infrastructure development, and modernisation, he has played a significant role in several key railway projects and operational reforms in India.

Shailendra Goel

Former Diretor General
IRISET
Shri Shailendra Kumar Goel is a distinguished railway and telecom leader with over 37 years of experience in Indian Railways, Railway Board, RailTel, and Metro Rail systems, driving modernization, safety, digital transformation, and infrastructure development. An IIT Roorkee graduate and certified Independent Director, he is widely recognized for his contributions to railway signalling, telecommunications, governance, and national digital connectivity initiatives.

Dr. Sudhanshu Mani, IRSME

Former General Manager & Vande Bharat Innovator
Integral Coach Factory, Indian Railways
Sudhanshu Mani is a renowned railway engineer and former General Manager of the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, widely recognised as the visionary behind India’s first indigenous semi high-speed train, the Vande Bharat Express. With nearly four decades of experience in Indian Railways, he has played a major role in advancing railway technology, innovation, and modern train manufacturing in India.

Nanduri Srinivas

Advisor - Traffic
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Mr. Nanduri brings with him extensive leadership experience across urban mobility, freight transportation, logistics management, infrastructure planning, and energy transportation. He is currently associated with the DMRC as an Advisor, contributing to urban mobility and transportation solutions for one of India’s most significant metro rail networks.

Rakesh Gaur

CEO
SAE Towers (A subsidiary company of KEC International Ltd.), RPG Group
Rakesh Gaur is a seasoned global infrastructure and EPC leader, currently serving as the CEO of SAE Towers, a leading manufacturer of transmission and telecom towers under KEC International. With extensive experience across the railway, energy, and infrastructure sectors, he is recognised for driving large-scale international projects and strategic industry collaborations.

Kumar Keshav

Director - BD (India)
DB E.C.O. Group
Mr. Keshav a distinguished Indian Railway Service of Engineers (1982) officer, has over 40 years of expertise in urban mobility and transport infrastructure, and has played a pivotal role in reshaping India’s urban transportation landscape.

P. Dwarakanath

Former CMD
BEML Limited
P. Dwarakanath is a distinguished engineering and business leader who served as the Chairman and Managing Director of BEML Limited, one of India’s leading public sector enterprises in defence, rail, and heavy engineering. With decades of experience in rail & metro, mining, and infrastructure sectors, he played a key role in strengthening India’s indigenous manufacturing and transportation capabilities.

Rajesh Prasad

Former Director (Operations)
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Ministry of Railways
Mr. Prasad is a highly accomplished railway infrastructure professional with a distinguished career spanning decades of leadership in project execution, corporate governance, and strategic transformation. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur (B.Tech and M.Tech in Civil Engineering), he has been widely recognised for his technical excellence, innovation, and impactful contributions to India’s railway infrastructure sector.

Dr. Keshav Kumar Mishra

Global Director - Rail
SJ Group
Dr. Keshav Kumar Mishra is a globally recognised rail infrastructure expert and currently serves as the Global Director – Rail at SJ Group. With extensive international experience in railway engineering, high-speed rail, and urban transit projects, he has contributed to the planning and delivery of major rail infrastructure initiatives across multiple countries.

Harshkumar Bajpayee

Managing Director
Schwihag India
Harshkumar Bajpayee is the Managing Director of Schwihag India, a leading provider of railway track systems and turnout technology solutions. With strong expertise in rail infrastructure and advanced track engineering, he has been instrumental in supporting modern railway and metro projects across India.

Harsh Dhingra

Senior Consultant (Rail & Metro)
Rail & Metro Sector
Mr. Harsh Dhingra is an experienced Rail & Metro consultant with extensive expertise in railway infrastructure, urban transit systems, and transport planning. He has been actively associated with strategic advisory, project management, and business development initiatives across India’s rapidly growing rail and metro sector.




Sujata Sahay

Founder & CEO
IndiaWelds
Ms. Sujata Sahay is the Founder & COO of IndiaWelds, a leading capacity-building and consultancy organization dedicated to advancing India's welding and manufacturing sector. With over 17 years of industry experience, she has been instrumental in bridging industry, academia, and technology providers through training, skill development, innovation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that promote manufacturing excellence.