Indian Railways’ two production units – Rail Coach Factory (RCF) Kapurthala and Modern Coach Factory (MCF) Rae Bareli will have to undergo some major and minor changes before they can start manufacturing Vande Bharat trains. Sources told TOI that the production of Vande Bharat trains In RCF and MCF will start in the next financial year only.
In his Independence Day speech this year, PM Modi had announced 75 Vande Bharat trains to connect major cities by August 2023. The national transporter has already awarded the contract for 44 train rakes to Medha Servo and has now floated tender for equipment for another 58. Vande Bharat Rake. target 100. to roll out more Vande Bharat Express Train set by March 2024.
The first two Vande Bharat trains were started by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai. Most of the 102 Vande Bharat trains will be manufactured by ICF. Out of the order of 44 rakes, 24 will be manufactured at ICF while 10 rakes of 16 cars will be made at MCF and RCF. According to the new tender issued, 30 rakes will be made in ICF and 14 each in RCF and MCF.
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Sources told TOI that both the MCF and RCF will be required to prepare test lines and OHE (Overheard Equipment) for Vande Bharat trains. “Both the coach factories will be ready to manufacture Vande Bharat trains by next year. This is the time when ICF will prepare the first prototype rake of the new improved Vande Bharat train,” sources said. The train set will have to be tested with all 16 coaches, which will require a more extensive test line. “Also, the shell and construction of Vande Bharat is slightly different,” the sources said.
Vande Bharat trains run on the basis of distributed traction – so the train set does not require a locomotive to haul it. The train set allows for faster acceleration and deceleration – resulting in shorter travel times. The first two Vande Bharat trains between Delhi-Varanasi and Delhi-Katra have reduced the journey of 11-12 hours to just 8 hours.
NS New Vande Bharat Express The trains will also be air-conditioned chair car services, but with additional facilities. Some of these include; Protection for underslung equipment from flooding, ventilation for up to 3 hours in case of power failure, push back feature for rear seating, four instead of 2 emergency push buttons per coach, bacteria free AC system, emergency windows for evacuation, disaster lights In respect of failure of lights and centralized coach monitoring system etc.
Read also: Vande Bharat trains could mean a new era for Indian Railways
Vande Bharat trains, known as . also called train 18 (after years of its construction) was initially called the century-killer. Offering aircraft-style amenities for passengers, Vande Bharat trains have European-style seats, diffused LED lighting, individual reading lights, 360 degree reciprocating seats in executive class, mini pantry, modular bio-toilets, sealed gangway, centre- There are controlled entrances and exits. With sliding footstep, GPS based passenger infotainment system, cushioned luggage rack and automatic sliding doors connecting the coach.
In his Independence Day speech this year, PM Modi had announced 75 Vande Bharat trains to connect major cities by August 2023. The national transporter has already awarded the contract for 44 train rakes to Medha Servo and has now floated tender for equipment for another 58. Vande Bharat Rake. target 100. to roll out more Vande Bharat Express Train set by March 2024.
The first two Vande Bharat trains were started by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai. Most of the 102 Vande Bharat trains will be manufactured by ICF. Out of the order of 44 rakes, 24 will be manufactured at ICF while 10 rakes of 16 cars will be made at MCF and RCF. According to the new tender issued, 30 rakes will be made in ICF and 14 each in RCF and MCF.
Read also: 100 Vande Bharat trains by 2024; Railways sets ball rolling for new train sets
Sources told TOI that both the MCF and RCF will be required to prepare test lines and OHE (Overheard Equipment) for Vande Bharat trains. “Both the coach factories will be ready to manufacture Vande Bharat trains by next year. This is the time when ICF will prepare the first prototype rake of the new improved Vande Bharat train,” sources said. The train set will have to be tested with all 16 coaches, which will require a more extensive test line. “Also, the shell and construction of Vande Bharat is slightly different,” the sources said.
Vande Bharat trains run on the basis of distributed traction – so the train set does not require a locomotive to haul it. The train set allows for faster acceleration and deceleration – resulting in shorter travel times. The first two Vande Bharat trains between Delhi-Varanasi and Delhi-Katra have reduced the journey of 11-12 hours to just 8 hours.
NS New Vande Bharat Express The trains will also be air-conditioned chair car services, but with additional facilities. Some of these include; Protection for underslung equipment from flooding, ventilation for up to 3 hours in case of power failure, push back feature for rear seating, four instead of 2 emergency push buttons per coach, bacteria free AC system, emergency windows for evacuation, disaster lights In respect of failure of lights and centralized coach monitoring system etc.
Read also: Vande Bharat trains could mean a new era for Indian Railways
Vande Bharat trains, known as . also called train 18 (after years of its construction) was initially called the century-killer. Offering aircraft-style amenities for passengers, Vande Bharat trains have European-style seats, diffused LED lighting, individual reading lights, 360 degree reciprocating seats in executive class, mini pantry, modular bio-toilets, sealed gangway, centre- There are controlled entrances and exits. With sliding footstep, GPS based passenger infotainment system, cushioned luggage rack and automatic sliding doors connecting the coach.
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