Rlys to set up incubation centre in Darjeeling.

In line with the announcement in its budget on technological innovation to improve efficiency and performance, Indian Railways plans to set up a research-cum-incubation centre in Darjeeling. The centre would aid the national transporter to implement new ideas through information technology, according to senior officials.

The centre, expected to be operational by the end of this year, will have the capacity to train 50 people in a single batch. To be set up in partnership with the Centre for Railway Information Systems, the Railways plans to join hands with leading IT companies such as Wipro and IBM. ”About Rs 3.45 crore has been sanctioned for the project and infrastructure like buildings and hostels is almost ready. We are in the process of deciding the structural curriculum,” said a senior official with the Railway Board.

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