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Mumbai’s first non-ac local train set to have automatic sliding doors, improved legroom, CCTV cameras, fire detection systems and emergency communication facilities; check details
Mumbai latest news: Mumbai's suburban railway prepares to introduce a new non-AC local train with automatic doors for passenger safety. This development follows the June 2025 Mumbra accident, which underscored risks linked to overcrowding. The new train features louvred panels for ventilation while eliminating open doorways during travel. Trials will determine the effectiveness of the automatic doors and their impact on service schedules.
European tech is coming to Bengaluru's suburban tracks: Rs 1,017 crore ETCS upgrade planned across two corridors
Bengaluru's suburban rail project will adopt the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level-2 for corridors 2 and 4, with the signalling infrastructure estimated to cost Rs 1,017 crore, excluding GST and customs duty. K-Ride has floated a tender for the system, replacing the earlier CBTC proposal. The Mallige and Kanaka lines are expected to have different installation timelines, while ICF will manufacture 51 three-coach trains for the project.
Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express to be among India's slowest, running at 53-54 kmph, on par with regular Mail and Express trains; why Vande Bharat trains are not operating at approved 160 kmph
Vande Bharat Express news: The Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express will connect Bengaluru to Goa over a distance of 670 km. It is set to take approximately 12 to 13 hours for this journey, making it the slowest Vande Bharat service. This train will average speeds comparable to Mail and Express trains, primarily due to safety restrictions. Currently, other Vande Bharat trains maintain higher average speeds across their respective routes.
Wabtec bags Rs 839 crore orders for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains
Wabtec Corporation has recently announced securing orders valued at approximately Rs 839 crore for Vande Sleeper trains. These agreements aim to enhance service availability and passenger safety for Indian Railways. Additionally, Wabtec will provide essential onboard systems including brake systems and doors. Indian Railways plans to manufacture 50 Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets to expand long-distance overnight travel.
Railway Board flags safety concerns, grants conditional approval to RCF-made Vande Bharat chair car
Officials said all Vande Bharat Chair Cars currently in operation have been manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, and that this will be the first Vande Bharat chair car manufactured by RCF, Kapurthala, with an Alstom propulsion system.
Vande Bharat special to operate between Delhi and Patna for Diwali, Chhath: Check dates, timings, stoppages and more
Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat: The Indian Railways will operate a tri-weekly Vande Bharat Express festival special from New Delhi to Patna Junction. Services begin on October 21 and run until November 26, coinciding with Diwali and Chhath Puja. The special train features 16 chair-car coaches and will stop at six stations along the route. Two additional trips are scheduled prior to the service commencement on October 16 and 18.
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RITES dispatches 18-coach rake to Bangladesh; first after Hasina's removal
RITES Limited recently dispatched the first rake of passenger coaches to Bangladesh Railway for a contract. This shipment is part of a larger agreement to supply 200 passenger coaches. The contract was awarded in May 2024, funded by the European Investment Bank, amounting to Rs 915 crore. The dispatched rake includes various types of coaches manufactured by Rail Coach Factory in Punjab.
New bigger Vande Bharat coming soon: Forget 16-coach version, Railways eyes 24-coach sleeper train with features that could give Rajdhani Express tough competition
Railways is planning a 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train with a pantry car, additional toilets and upgraded interiors, targeting a rollout by June 2027. The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai has been tasked with manufacturing 50 such trainsets. The development is part of a wider plan to introduce more than 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains for long-distance overnight travel.
Will analysts' predictions go wrong? 15 auto stocks with upside potential of up to 50% to as low as negative 1%
For anyone trying to figure out where the economy is headed in the next six months, the numbers to watch will come from auto showrooms. The auto sector has, for long, provided the earliest indications of the health of the economy. And the sales numbers it puts out ahead of the festive weeks are where the correlation is best seen. So, keep a close watch on the auto pack.
LHB coach bogies are 'corroding': Railway Board raises safety concerns as toilet leaks, salty air & even cleaning practices emerge as problems
The Railway Board has raised concerns over severe corrosion in LHB coach bogies, an issue flagged by senior engineers during a recent meeting of principal chief mechanical engineers. Lavatory areas and coaches operating in coastal regions have been identified as particularly vulnerable to corrosion. Railway authorities have been advised to strengthen cleaning and maintenance practices, while critical safety components will receive closer attention during scheduled inspections.
250+ new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains coming soon: Your next overnight journey is set for a big upgrade with Rajdhani-beating features & aircraft-style luxury
Vande Bharat Express is expanding into overnight sleeper services across the country. Multiple manufacturers are now working on advanced sleeper trainsets for Indian Railways, which are designed to offer greater comfort and speed for long-distance journeys. Prototypes are currently undergoing trials, with more trains expected to enter passenger service soon.
BEML bags Rs 180.6 crore order for Vande Bharat sleeper trains
BEML has secured a significant Rs 180.60 crore order from Integral Coach Factory. This order is for the manufacturing and supply of Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets. The contract expands BEML's role in India's growing premium train program. These new sleeper versions are designed for longer journeys and overnight travel. This development marks an evolution for the Vande Bharat platform.
Mumbai suburban rail network to get 238 AC EMU rakes by 2030
Indian Railways will prioritise manufacturing 238 AC EMU rakes for Mumbai’s suburban network, with production beginning in 2027 and the full fleet due by 2030. ICF will build 120 rakes, RCF 71 and MCF 47. The move aims to synchronise rolling stock availability with infrastructure commissioned under MUTP.
Alstom, Russian company, others bid for Rs 50,000 crore Vande Bharat deal
According to a government official, the bids were opened on Wednesday. "These bids will be evaluated and awarded over the coming two months," the official added.
Vande Bharat trains: Latest version to leave factory by Aug 12; commercial run by November after trials
The trial of the train will be conducted from Kota in Rajasthan to Nagda section of Madhya Pradesh. The trial speed of the train will be 100 to 180 kmph. After the success of two-three trials, the new Vande Bharat train will be fit to run commercially.
New, upgraded Vande Bharat trains to cost about Rs 115 crore each: Officials
"The cost of manufacturing a 16-coach Vande Bharat train would be roughly Rs 110 crore to Rs 120 crore. You may say, it is Rs 115 crore on an average. Our upgradations are improvements only and as we make more trains, our cost decreases. With volume, the cost will come down further," General Manager, Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, AK Agarwal said.
Vistadome rail coaches offer breathtaking view of Western Ghats
According to Chief Public Relation Officer of South Western Railway, Aneesh Hegde, this train route traverses through Western Ghats, specifically Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Ghat section.
DMK goes for the kill in Stalin's Kolathur segment, AIADMK banks on warhorse Aadi Rajaram
The DMK's campaign appeared to be the most visible with propaganda at a feverish pace across the segment for the April 6 Assembly polls and Stalin is the party's Chief Minister candidate.
Railways to roll out Tejas sleeper coaches; 500 to be manufactured in FY 21-22
With the introduction of this modern Tejas Sleeper type train for long distance journey, the Indian Railway is making a paradigm shift in the travel experience for the passengers, it said.
No question of closing Integral Coach Factory, Chennai: Piyush Goyal
"There is no question of closing the Integral Coach Factory. We are very proud of the achievements of the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. Its engineers and technicians made Vande Bharat...It is a jewel in the crown and there is every effort to grow and expand and modernise that company," he said.
ICF to roll out over 3000 coaches this fiscal, among largest railcar builders in world
"The rate at which ICF is producing the coaches, it will certainly end up at over 3,200 this (financial) year.
Modern Coach Factory floats Rs 150 crore tender for technology to produce first 'Make In India' metro coach
"The tender will open on 29 February, 2019 and by 2021 we should be able to come out with the first such coach," said the source involved in the plans.
Kolkata Metro to get 40 new AC rakes, first of the lot arrives
"Kolkata Metro has ordered new rakes from Integral Coach Factory Perambur, Dalian and CRRC Zhuzhou of China," Metro spokesperson Indrani Banerjee told.
Integral Coach Factory eyes Metro train market
ICF General Manager S Mani said the coach manufacturer was currently making coaches for the Kolkata Metro and that they wanted to cater to others also after that.
Railways to provide dustbins in all 60,000 coaches soon: Suresh Prabhu
Barring air-conditioned and a few non-AC sleeper coaches, majority of coaches currently don't have dustbins, resulting in excessive garbage.
Railways unveils new AC coach with CCTV cameras and improved safety features
For faster evacuation in case of emergency, doors have been made to swing both ways, this feature will soon be the norm in future coaches.
Suresh Prabhu unveils LHB Unit at Integral Coach Factory in Chennai
Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu today launched the LHB unit at the Integral Coach Factory here, set up at a cost of Rs 252 crore.
Integral Coach Factory to produce over 360 LHB rail coaches in two years
The production unit of Indian Railways manufacturing passenger coaches had for the first time produced three variants of LHB EOG shells during 2013-14.
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