Indian Railways invites bids for development of trainset capable of running at 250 km/hr

The Ministry of Railways has invited bids for designing, and manufacturing of two trainsets that will be capable of running at 250 km per hour. Earlier in June this year Indian Railways wrote a letter to Integral Coach Factory(ICF), Chennai to manufacture two standard gauge trainset rakes each having eight coaches. The letter also mentioned that the trainset should be made of steel and have a maximum speed of 250kmph and running speed of 220 km per hour.

At present, Vande Bharat Express can run up to a maximum speed of 160 kmph and has travel classes like Shatabdi Express but with better facilities. It aims to provide a totally new travel experience to passengers.

Earlier this month, Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, flagged off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset at BEML's Bangalore rail complex. The train is equipped with a range of world-class features, including an integrated reading light with USB charging provision, public announcement and visual information systems, inside display panels and security cameras, modular pantries, and special berths and toilets for differently-abled passengers. Additionally, the 1st AC car offers showers with hot water, enhancing passenger comfort.

Engineered with meticulous attention to detail, the trainset prioritizes both aesthetic appeal and functionality across all elements, from the front nose cone to interior panels, seats, sleeper berths, and more.