Vande Metro: Railway to roll out high-speed intercity train
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

Vande Metro: Railway to roll out high-speed intercity train

An encouraging move towards improving India's rail network is being taken by the Indian Railways as they prepare to debut the Vande Metro. The Vande Metro, often known as the Vande Bharat Metro, is a new breed of trains created for short-distance interstate travel, giving commuters a quicker and more pleasant ride. It was inspired by the success of the Vande Bharat Express. The first trial run of this project, which would cover a lesser distance of 100 to 250 km, is reportedly planned for July 2024. The project was launched by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in February of last year, 2023. Two prototypes are currently being built, one at RCF Kapurthala and the other at ICF Chennai. They are expected to be finished shortly and will go through extensive testing prior to their official debut. With a peak speed of 130 kmph, this self-propelled train set can run without the need for an additional locomotive, establishing a new benchmark for Mainline EMU trains. Additionally, the metro's coaches will have completely air-conditioned interiors with contemporary conveniences, including roomy gangways, dust-free spaces, and lightweight aluminium baggage racks. There will be 100 seated passenger spaces and an extra 200 standing spaces available in each coach. Modern passenger information systems with LCD screens, mobile charging ports, automated entrance and exit doors, and other safety elements like the KAVACH anti-collision system are also included. The Vande Metro is reportedly scheduled to begin service on lines like Lucknow-Kanpur, Agra-Mathura, Delhi-Rewari, Bhubaneswar-Balasore, and Tirupati-Chennai in the inaugural phase. These routes would span between 100 and 250 kilometres and connect 124 important towns across the country.

An encouraging move towards improving India's rail network is being taken by the Indian Railways as they prepare to debut the Vande Metro. The Vande Metro, often known as the Vande Bharat Metro, is a new breed of trains created for short-distance interstate travel, giving commuters a quicker and more pleasant ride. It was inspired by the success of the Vande Bharat Express. The first trial run of this project, which would cover a lesser distance of 100 to 250 km, is reportedly planned for July 2024. The project was launched by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in February of last year, 2023. Two prototypes are currently being built, one at RCF Kapurthala and the other at ICF Chennai. They are expected to be finished shortly and will go through extensive testing prior to their official debut. With a peak speed of 130 kmph, this self-propelled train set can run without the need for an additional locomotive, establishing a new benchmark for Mainline EMU trains. Additionally, the metro's coaches will have completely air-conditioned interiors with contemporary conveniences, including roomy gangways, dust-free spaces, and lightweight aluminium baggage racks. There will be 100 seated passenger spaces and an extra 200 standing spaces available in each coach. Modern passenger information systems with LCD screens, mobile charging ports, automated entrance and exit doors, and other safety elements like the KAVACH anti-collision system are also included. The Vande Metro is reportedly scheduled to begin service on lines like Lucknow-Kanpur, Agra-Mathura, Delhi-Rewari, Bhubaneswar-Balasore, and Tirupati-Chennai in the inaugural phase. These routes would span between 100 and 250 kilometres and connect 124 important towns across the country.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Larsen & Toubro Secures Contract from Defence Ministry

The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has awarded a significant contract to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for supplying K9 Vajra-T Artillery Platforms to the Indian Army. As per the company's project classification, the contract is valued between Rs 50 billion and Rs 100 billion. The K9 Vajra-T, a 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled artillery platform, is an adaptation of the globally renowned South Korean K9 Thunder howitzer. It has been co-developed by L&T and Hanwha Aerospace to meet the Indian Army's specific operational needs across diverse terrains, including deserts, plains, and..

Next Story
Real Estate

Delhi-NCR Housing Market sees 25% Sales Growth

The Delhi-NCR property market has maintained its momentum during the December quarter, with housing sales and new supply estimated to grow by 25 per cent and 59 per cent, respectively, as reported by PropEquity. Data from the real estate analytics firm suggests that housing sales in Delhi-NCR are likely to rise to 12,915 units during the October-December period of this year, compared to 10,354 units in the corresponding period of the previous year. New supply in the region is expected to increase significantly, reaching 11,223 units, a 59 per cent rise from 7,072 units in the year-ago quarter..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

DDC Approves Five Key Projects Under Kasaragod Development Package

The District Development Committee (DDC) has approved a budget of Rs 100.08 million for five key projects under the Kasaragod Development Package. This funding is part of the Rs 700 million allocated in the State budget for the 2024-25 financial year, with administrative approval formally amended to incorporate these initiatives. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by District Collector K. Inbasekar on Saturday, December 21. The approved projects include Rs 40.99 million for constructing Udayapuram Thungal Road in Kottom Belur grama panchayat and Rs 20.56 million for setting up a ..

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