The first Vande Bharat Express connecting New Delhi–Varanasi was launched on February 15, 2019. Right now, a total of 51 trains of this kind are running linking different parts of India. After successful launches and ongoing smooth operations of these trains, brand-new Vande Bharat bullet trains are all set to enter the Indian Railways landscape soon. What is the current update of the significant project? Read on to know all the important information about these trains.
ICF Is Manufacturing Vande Bharat Bullet Trains
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India has started the developmental project of manufacturing the upcoming bullet trains. There are several expectations with the launch and one of the biggest highlights is their ability to reach a maximum speed of 250 kmph. Once the trains made using steel bodies start providing facilities, these will run at a higher speed compared to trains functioning currently as a part of the Indian Railways.
The massive responsibility to produce Vande Bharat bullet trains is on the shoulder of the Integral Coach Factory (ICF). Indian Railways asked ICF to manufacture these cutting-edge trains, according to a report by The Times of India. The specified duration to work on this project is the ongoing fiscal year. The much-anticipated train will run on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed corridor, according to a report by The Economic Times. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited stated that the teams have finished working on 300 km of the railway project.
The correct implementation of the plan for Vande Bharat bullet trains and its exact execution will revolutionise the present developed state of Indian Railways. The project focuses on producing high-quality and fastest trains in India and the ongoing construction looks promising for the future of our country’s railway network.
What’s The Project Budget?
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According to the initial plans, the project was planned to be completed by 2022. However, there have been several obstacles on the way delaying the timeline. Back in 2018, the estimated budget for a bullet train with 10 coaches was ₹389 crore. The cost noticed a change in 2023 and it has been estimated to ₹460 crore.
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