19th August, 2003
Ministry of Railways  


PROCUREMENT OF QUALITY RAIL SPARES


The Ministry of Railways has directed Zonal Railways to procure safety related materials only from Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) approved sources to avoid asset failures and to improve safety standards of rail services.

In a circular to all Zonal Railway General Managers, the Government has said that the performance of the approved sources would be monitored periodically and the approval given for a limited period.