Railways may step up wheel imports as local supplies slip

National transporter Indian Railways may have to rely more on imported wheels, largely from Chinese companies, as domestic supplies from Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) have been unable to keep pace with the growing demand.

While the supply of wheels from Indian Railway’s own production units met commitments, supply from other public sector undertaking sources needed a lift said officials aware of the development.