Tata AutoComp Enters Railway Sector with Technology Showcase at IREE 2025

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited presented railway mobility solutions at the International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from 15th October to 17th October. The automotive component manufacturer's participation represents its entry into the railway sector as part of a diversification strategy.

State Minister of Railway Ravneet Singh and BEML Chairman Shantanu Roy inaugurated the company's booth at the exhibition. The display featured propulsion systems, composite components, seating solutions, and HVAC technologies designed for railway applications.

The company has established partnerships with international firms including Škoda Electric, Compin Fainsa, and Air International Thermal Systems to bring railway technologies to India. These collaborations focus on localizing global technologies to meet Indian railway requirements and price points.

Visitors to the booth included officials from the Ministry of Railways, Central and Zonal Railway authorities, and production units such as MCF, ICF, and RCF. Representatives from public sector undertakings including BEML, BHEL, and RITES attended, along with technical and regulatory bodies such as RDSO and IRSME. Private sector companies including Alstom, Hitachi, Titagarh, and Texmaco also showed interest in the displayed technologies.

Tata AutoComp operates 21 business units and 11 global joint ventures with 66 manufacturing facilities in India and abroad. The company traditionally serves automotive OEMs across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, two- and three-wheelers, and tractors. Its entry into the railway segment represents an expansion of its mobility solutions portfolio.

The move comes as Indian Railways undertakes modernization projects including the Vande Bharat trains and other new-generation rolling stock. The government's push for localization in railway manufacturing has opened opportunities for domestic component manufacturers to enter the sector.

According to Arvind Goel, Vice Chairman of Tata AutoComp Systems, the company views the railway sector as a natural extension of its automotive component expertise. The company aims to leverage its manufacturing and engineering capabilities to serve India's railway modernization requirements.

Managing Director and CEO Manoj Kolhatkar stated that the company intends to position itself as a partner in railway modernization by applying its automotive engineering experience to develop localized solutions for the rail sector.

Škoda Electric's MD and CEO Radek Svoboda emphasized the focus on energy-efficient propulsion solutions for intercity and metro applications. The partnership aims to support localization efforts in line with government initiatives.

Marc Jammot, President of Compin Fainsa, highlighted the development of lightweight seating solutions that balance energy efficiency with passenger comfort, utilizing new materials and design technologies.

The railway equipment market in India is experiencing growth driven by government investments in infrastructure modernization, metro expansions in multiple cities, and the push for indigenous manufacturing under Make in India initiatives. Component manufacturers from the automotive sector are increasingly viewing railways as a growth opportunity, bringing expertise in mass production, quality systems, and cost optimization to the traditionally specialized railway supply chain.

IREE 2025, one of Asia's largest railway exhibitions, provided a platform for technology providers, manufacturers, and government agencies to showcase developments in railway technology and infrastructure. The event featured participants from across the railway value chain, from rolling stock manufacturers to component suppliers and technology providers.