Technical specialist of Sinara Transport Machines (STM) has started work on assembly of RTM-32 kits in India. They also will supervise trial starts of finished machines. Kit assembly works are performed under a State program “Made in India”, if there is a localization level of 51%.
Based on Russian kits, there will be made rail padding and straightening machines, which are used during railway construction, repair, and maintenance. Also, the machines are working with wooden and concrete rail ties. Assembly is based on the production plant of San Engineering & Locomotives Co. Ltd, located in Bangalore which is acting as STM partner in the project.
The Indian Railway market is one of key export directions for STM, according to a company representative. Today, the company supplies machines to its Indian partners for €20 million. These contracts were signed while competing with world leaders in the railway machinery market, including companies from Austria and USA. STM said it plans to participate in further competitions for machines for about €200 million.
The OEM also supplies 19 kits to India for ballast handlers. This project is part of the “Made in India” program.
PSR Analysis: The Indian market is attractive for Russian and Belorussian machine building OEMs. Despite low margins, there were high volumes and a tolerance for technical decisions. PSR
Maxim Sakov is Market Consultant-Russia Operations for Power Systems Research
