Railways floats tender for trains with speed of 200 kmph
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

Railways floats tender for trains with speed of 200 kmph

The Railway Ministry has floated a tender to procure a set of 100 Vande Bharat trains with a maximum design speed of 200 kmph. The government has taken this decision keeping in mind future development and wants to introduce more semi-high-speed trains in the next few years.

As per the tender document, these 100 trains will have articulated bogie, aluminium body and sleeper facilities. According to the officials, the life of each such aluminium body coach is estimated at around 35 years, therefore maximum design speed has been increased from 160 kmph to 200 kmph to meet future needs as rail tracks will also be upgraded.

According to the experts, there would be few bidders who would opt for aluminium in place of stainless steel, which is now being used in the manufacturing of such trains as the cost of an aluminium body would be significantly higher than the steel body whereas obtaining the material will also take longer.

The Railway Ministry has floated a tender to procure a set of 100 Vande Bharat trains with a maximum design speed of 200 kmph. The government has taken this decision keeping in mind future development and wants to introduce more semi-high-speed trains in the next few years. As per the tender document, these 100 trains will have articulated bogie, aluminium body and sleeper facilities. According to the officials, the life of each such aluminium body coach is estimated at around 35 years, therefore maximum design speed has been increased from 160 kmph to 200 kmph to meet future needs as rail tracks will also be upgraded. According to the experts, there would be few bidders who would opt for aluminium in place of stainless steel, which is now being used in the manufacturing of such trains as the cost of an aluminium body would be significantly higher than the steel body whereas obtaining the material will also take longer.

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Railway stations in Prayagraj undergo major passenger facility expansion

The Railway Board Chairman and CEO, Satish Kumar, conducted an extensive inspection on Saturday alongside the General Manager of Northern Railway and the officiating General Manager of North Central Railway. Their visit focused on various ongoing projects at multiple stations across the Northern and North Central Railway zones, with particular attention to enhancing facilities for the upcoming Maha Kumbh. During the inspection, Chairman Kumar reviewed the construction of a vital bridge over the River Ganga, specifically between Jhunsi and Prayagraj Rambagh. This bridge is expected to significa..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Madurai-Thoothukudi broad gauge line works under review

The construction of the Madurai-Thoothukudi broad gauge line, which includes the crucial Melmarudur-Tiruparankundram project, is currently under careful review. This update comes from Southern Railway's assistant public information officer, J Kumarasubramanian, following an RTI inquiry made by a concerned citizen, Dayanand Krishnan. The new broad gauge line is projected to cover a total length of 143.5 km, with the initial 18 km stretch between Milavittan and Melmarudur completed and sanctioned by the Commission of Railway Safety on March 8, 2022. While substantial progress has been made on t..

Next Story
Real Estate

DLF expects Rs 26,000 cr from super luxury project in Gurugram

Realty giant DLF is projecting impressive revenue of Rs 26,000 crore from its newly unveiled super-luxury project, The Dahlias, situated in the heart of Gurugram. Ashok Tyagi, the Managing Director of DLF, shared these insights during a recent conference call with market analysts, highlighting the project's potential amidst rising demand for high-end residential properties. The Dahlias project spans an expansive 17 acres and is set to feature approximately 420 ultra-luxury apartments, each boasting a minimum size of 10,300 square feet. This ambitious development has already garnered significan..

Hi There!

"Now get regular updates from CW Magazine on WhatsApp!

Join the CW WhatsApp channel for the latest news, industry events, expert insights, and project updates from the construction and infrastructure industry.

Click the link below to join"

+91 81086 03000