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This is the story of the triumph of technology over terrain. It is the story of how Indian engineers battled all odds to turn a hundred year old dream into reality, accomplishing their mission in just seven years. It is the story of will-power, dedication and determination. Now read the remarkable story about how this "impossible" mission was completed in a mere seven years time frame, using the cutting edge of high technology and modern management techniques, backed by the unfailing expertise and support of the many suppliers and contractors, all of whom have been named in the book. This 160-page glossy hard-cover book, will be a valuable to addition to your bookshelf. "Future generations will take Konkan Rail-way for granted. They will see it only as another 760 Km. added to the country's rail network. "They will never know what blood, sweat, toil, struggle and sacrifices went into the construction of this Railway. This book, I do hope will give some insight into what happened." Mr. E. Sreedharan, Chairman & MD, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. Produced by the Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd., it is written by Menaka Shivdasani and Raju Kane, and attractively designed and printed by Repro India Ltd. Price :- Rs. 1.000 only (US $100.) |
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The Planning and Execution of the Mega Project of Konkan Railway is contained in the Book called "A Treatise on Konkan Railway " A Technical Guide On Construction Works Publisher : Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. No. of Pages: 490 Price : Rs. 550/- |
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A 760 kms of tourist journey on railway, made more interesting by the legends, lores, myths, and many historical facts - all compiled in a 240 page book beautifully illustrated by none other than the famous Mario Miranda. The book,written by Mario Cabral and published by Konkan Railway, was released simultaneously by 15 renowned persons, all hailing from the Konkan. The details of the book are as under : Price : Rs. 750 or US $ 20 Binding : Hard Bound Inside pages : Single Colour Jacket : Four Colour Size : 7"x 9" (closed) and 14" X 9" (open) Pages : 240 |