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Rail Logistics Upgraded! RDSO Unleashes a Futuristic Transportation Vision at ET Infrastructure Conclave 2026
Anytime News Network – By Pooja Shrivastava
In a monumental development aimed at supercharging India’s transit and infrastructure sector, the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) marked a powerful presence at the prestigious ‘ET Infrastructure Conclave 2026’ held at The Centrum, Lucknow, on June 12, 2026. Organised by ET Government (The Economic Times) in close collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh State Transformation Commission, this high-powered conclave brought together top-tier policymakers, industrial titans, infrastructure masterminds, and corporate leaders to dissect the future of multi-modal logistics in India.
The absolute showstopper of the mega conclave was the panel discussion themed around a ‘Future Ready Logistics Ecosystem’. Representing the tech and research brain of Indian Railways, Shri Qazi Meraj Ahmed, Additional Director General (ADG) of RDSO, took center stage as the keynote speaker. The heavy brainstorming session fiercely addressed critical macroeconomic drivers including freight transportation, advanced multimodal connectivity, industrial corridors, next-gen warehousing, and ease of doing business across the nation.
Delivering a highly impactful and visionary speech, Shri Ahmed highlighted how Indian Railways acts as the ultimate catalyst for the country’s booming economic growth. He stated that integrating digital transformation, technical modernization, and high-end engineering solutions is non-negotiable for achieving unmatched efficiency and sustainability in cargo logistics.
He further emphasized that continuous upgrading of rail infrastructure and heavy expansion of freight corridors will directly meet the global-scale demands of India’s supply chains. The blockbuster convention concluded with widespread appreciation for RDSO’s constant commitment to setting international standards, testing, and cutting-edge innovations, paving a foolproof path toward a safe, swift, and completely sustainable national rail ecosystem by 2026 and beyond.
