ENA Sectors 2026-02-02 17:37:40 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Feb 2 (KNN) </strong>Public sector Steel Authority of India (SAIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with rail PSU RITES to strengthen logistics and operational efficiency across SAILs plants and mining operations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">SAIL operates a dedicated internal rail network within its plant and mine premises to facilitate the movement of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished steel. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The maintenance and availability of its diesel locomotive fleet, including locomotives taken on wet lease, are critical to sustaining operations and supporting planned capacity expansion.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With Indian Railways progressively transitioning towards electric traction, RITES continues to provide specialised expertise in diesel locomotive operations and maintenance. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Leveraging access to Indian Railways facilities, spare parts, and skilled manpower, RITES is expected to support the upkeep and reliability of SAILs diesel fleet.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the companies, the collaboration will allow both organisations to focus on their core competencies, optimise costs, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The MoU was signed by P.K. Baisakhiya, Executive Director (Operations), SAIL, and Sandeep Jain, Executive Director (Technical Services), RITES, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span><br /> </p> 45003 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/sail-signs-mou-with-rites-to-boost-logistics-operational-efficiency 2026-02-02 17:37:40 knnindia.co.in