Rails Reimagined: From Dream to Engineering Triumph
Incredible Engineering. From Dream to Realization.
One of the world’s most complex railway projects. A defining milestone in India’s infrastructure journey.
- Thursday, 12 February 2026
- 4:00 PM onwards
- Taj Palace, New Delhi
- Thursday, 12 February 2026
- 4:00 PM onwards
- Taj Palace, New Delhi
ABOUT THE CONCLAVE
Celebrating Incredible Engineering at Scale
In line with India’s vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat@2047, USBRL emerges as stands apart as one of India’s most ambitious and complex railway projects.
Afcons Infrastructure and Indian Railways, in association with GBS, present the USBRL – From Dream to Realization Conclave, bringing together policymakers, engineers, infrastructure leaders, and global consultants to reflect on how vision, innovation, and execution excellence transformed an engineering challenge of global significance into reality.
The conclave reinforces a critical message: Indian engineering companies are fully capable of delivering large-scale, complex, world‑class infrastructure projects.
A National & Global Benchmark
One of the world’s most complex railway projects. A defining milestone in India’s infrastructure journey.
World’s highest railway single-arch bridge over the Chenab River
Catalyst for tourism, trade, and regional economic development
All‑weather rail connectivity strengthening national integration
Advanced tunnelling methods and structural resilience in challenging terrain
38 tunnels through extreme Himalayan geology, including long tunnels in high seismic zones
Key Themes & Discussion Areas
Geological Breakthroughs
Tackling unstable rock formations through advanced surveying and stabilization
Execution Excellence
Phased delivery across extreme terrains
Technology Frontiers
Advanced tunneling methods and seismic engineering
Global Scalability
Exportable infrastructure models for challenging geographies
Agenda Highlights
- Strategic Vision: USBRL’s role in national integration
- Engineering deep dives on tunnels, bridges, and execution strategy
- Exclusive film showcases on Chenab Bridge and Himalayan tunneling
- Leadership insights from Railway Board and infrastructure experts
- High-level networking with industry and policymakers
Incredible Engineering, Built Over Decades
With over six decades of experience, Afcons Infrastructure Ltd has a proven track record of delivering complex, challenging, and unique EPC projects across diverse segments in India and globally.
From undersea, underground, and high‑altitude works to expressways, metros, railways, bridges, dams, ports, and oil & gas, Afcons has executed transformative, first‑of‑its‑kind infrastructure in some of the world’s most demanding environments, reinforcing its reputation as a well‑diversified and reliable construction leader.
The USBRL project marks a defining milestone in Afcons’ legacy, showcasing how Incredible Engineering enables Indian companies to deliver projects of global scale and complexity.
Speakers
Chief Guest
Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister of Railways Information & Broadcasting Electronics & Information Technology Government of India
Ex Chief Administrative Officer USBRL , Ex MD, DFCCIL & Independent Director
AFCONS Infrastructure
Director and Cluster Head - Hydro, Underground and Water Supply
AFCONS Infrastructure
Agenda
Who This Conclave Is Designed For
Senior Railway & Government Officials
Gain strategic insights into how one of India’s most complex rail projects was executed across extreme terrain, and how such infrastructure strengthens national integration, regional development and long-term rail planning.
Infrastructure & Engineering Leaders
Understand execution models, risk mitigation strategies, and leadership decisions behind USBRL-offering replicable lessons for delivering large, complex, world-class infrastructure projects.
EPC, Construction & Project Management Professionals
Deep-dive into engineering excellence across tunnelling, bridge construction, seismic resilience and phased execution in highly challenging geographies.
Consultants, Designers & Technology Providers
Explore how global consulting expertise and advanced technologies were integrated with Indian execution capabilities to deliver infrastructure at an international benchmark.
Logistics, Trade & Policy Stakeholders
Understand USBRL’s broader economic impact-how rail connectivity enables trade, tourism, supply chains and socio-economic growth across Jammu & Kashmir and beyond.
Engage With Industry Leaders
Be Part of a Landmark Infrastructure Conversation
Join us for an evening that celebrates engineering excellence, national integration, and India’s emergence as a global infrastructure leader.
- Thursday, 12 February 2026
- 4:00 PM onwards
- Taj Palace, New Delhi
