By NNN-PTI,
New Delhi : France, which is known for its expertise in high-speed trains, will soon be helping India in the creation of such a network in the country.
Indian Railways will be signing an MoU with French Railway here on Wednesday to expand the area of cooperation between the two railways.
Besides high speed rail corridor, French expertise may be sought on maintenance and upgrading of tracks and signalling system as per the provision of the MoU.
On the safety aspect, there is also a possibility of cooperation between the two railways, said a senior railway official.
Dominique Bussereau, the French Minister of State for Transport, Energy and Ecology, accompanied by a high level delegation is coming to India on May 12.
The formal signing will take place on May 14 at Rail Bhawan here in the presence of the French delegation and senior railway officials including Chairman Railway Board KC Jena, a senior railway official said.
The MoU will be valid for three years and it can be extended for a year if both sides desire so, the official added.