Japan's railway cooperation for Indian’s social and economic innovation - The 12th International Railway Equipment Exhibition: IREE2017 -
On 11 October, the 12th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE 2017) was inaugurated at Pragati Maidan. Japan is participating in this Exhibition as a partner country.
On this occasion, Ambassador of Japan to India, Mr. Kenji Hiramatsu, made his opening remarks at the Special Plenary Session. He explained how the introduction of “Shinkansen”, Japanese high speed rail system, played a vital role in driving the Japanese railway industry and in bringing constant innovation to railway technologies. He expressed his hope that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project will become a catalyst for further innovation not only in the Indian Railways, but also in the Indian society and economy. Citing an example of Shinkansen’s impeccable safety record, Ambassador Hiramatsu highlighted the fact that not a single one of the 23 running Shinkansen trains derailed during the 9.0-magnitude Great East Japan Earthquake of 11 March, 2011. (Please refer to Ambassador Hiramatsu’s remarks attached hereto.)
The Government of Japan will continue to contribute towards India’s development through its active support in the High-Speed Rail system and the conventional rail system in India.
