The visit planned by Dominique Bussereau, French minister for Transport on May 12th is set to kick off a unique partnership between India and France to create a high speed rail network. France is known for its expertise in this area and is expected to help India create such a network.
Indian Railways will formally sign a 3 year Memorandum of Understanding with an option to extend for 1 more year with the French delegation on May 14th in the presence of Railway Board chairman, KC Jena according to railway sources.
India is expecting to deploy French expertise in Maintenance and Upgradation of railway lines and tracks as well as the signalling system which already undergoing a major revamp in the Indian Railways. In addition to this, both countries will share their best practices and knowledge in the areas of passenger safety