Indian Railways to Introduce High-Speed Trains with 220 km/h Design Speed
After Vande Bharat, Railways to manufacture 2 trains with 220 kmph design speed
The Indian Express
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The Indian Ministry of Railways plans to manufacture two new high-speed trainsets with a design speed of 220 km/h. This initiative follows the Vande Bharat Express, currently the fastest train in India, which operates at 180 km/h. The new trains will be produced by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, with a total project cost of approximately ₹866.87 crore (about $105 million USD).
- 01Two new trainsets will be manufactured with a design speed of 220 km/h.
- 02This initiative follows the successful Vande Bharat Express, which operates at 180 km/h.
- 03Each trainset will consist of 16 coaches and will be manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai.
- 04The total contract value for the new trainsets is approximately ₹866.87 crore (about $105 million USD).
- 05The trains will feature a steel body and have a maximum operating speed of 200 km/h.
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The Indian Ministry of Railways has announced plans to manufacture two new high-speed trainsets, each designed to reach a speed of 220 km/h. This development comes as a continuation of the success of the Vande Bharat Express, which currently operates at 180 km/h across 81 pairs of services nationwide. The new trainsets will consist of 16 coaches each and will be produced at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The contract for the design and manufacture of these trainsets has been awarded to BEML, with a total project cost of approximately ₹866.87 crore (around $105 million USD). The new trains will feature a steel body and are expected to operate at a maximum speed of 200 km/h. This initiative is part of the broader Indian Railways coach production program, which also includes the manufacturing of various other passenger rolling stock.
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The introduction of high-speed trains will enhance travel efficiency and connectivity across India, potentially reducing travel times significantly for commuters.
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