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Railways were introduced in India in 1853 and as their development progressed into the twentieth century, several systems managed by the company grew. In order to strengthen standardization and coordination among the various railway systems, the Association of Railway Conference of India (IRCA) 1903, followed by the Central Bureau of Standards (CSO) in 1930, for the preparation of designs, standards and specifications. However, until independence, most of the designs and manufacture of railway equipment were entrusted to foreign consultants. With the independence and consequent phenomenal increase in the industrial and economic activity of the country, which increased the demand for rail transport, a new organization called Railway Testing and Research Center (RTRC) was created in Lucknow in 1952 to carry out tests and carry out Research for the development of railways. Rolling stock, permanent way, etc.
Reference :
http://rdso.indianrailways.gov.in/works/....08.16.pdf
Reference :
http://rdso.indianrailways.gov.in/works/....08.16.pdf