Chinese wheels for Indian trains: Modi govt turns to China to meet demands

The railways has placed a purchase order for 39,000 wheels for LHB coaches from Chinese manufacturer Taiyuan at a rate that is more than one per cent higher than that offered by a Ukrainian firm, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the purchase order for 39,000 wheels for LHB coaches has been placed by the Indian Railways with Taiyuan, China against a global tender. Watch the video for more.