NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): India’s first Vande Bharat freight train has successfully completed a high-speed trial at 130 km/h. The test took place on the Kota-Rohal Khurd section of the West Central Railway.
Technical teams from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai and the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) supervised the run.
Unlike traditional freight trains that use a separate locomotive pulling wagons, this Vande Bharat freight version uses a distributed-power trainset design, the same modern platform seen in passenger Vande Bharat trains. Power is spread across the coaches, allowing smoother and more efficient performance.
Under loaded conditions, engineers evaluated electrical performance and traction, braking system and jerk levels, regenerative braking and thermal capacity. They also evaluated other
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dynamics such as suspension, acceleration, and while carrying heavy cargo.
Vande Bharat Freight Train: a new corridor for Indian Railways and Logistics
This train is built for express freight and time-sensitive cargo such as parcels, e-commerce goods, and perishables. It offers a faster, more reliable, and greener option compared to long-haul trucks by using India’s existing electrified railway network. By delivering goods more quickly and efficiently, the Vande Bharat freight train can help Indian Railways gain a bigger share of the fast-moving logistics market.
The 130 km/h run was a technical evaluation test only. The train has not been launched for commercial service yet. Further technical checks and safety certifications are required before it can start regular operations.
This successful trial marks an important step toward modern, high-speed freight movement on Indian Railways.
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What would you call it, Vande Mālgādi, Vande Freight or something else?
Sir it is officially named as Vande Freight.
While Evaluating The Vande Freigt Train, My Request Is How Much Extra Wear and Tear And Deteriotion In The Track Structure Is making On the Existing Track Bed Consisting Of Rail,sleeper,Fittings ,Ballast And Sustucture Also, I Understand RDSO Definetely Take All These Factors And Issues Before Formally Clearing The Freigt Train. The Suspension System Upgrade Is equally Important, the Pay Load Like Container and What Type Of Goods It Is carrying Is Very Important,
My Important Suggestion And Thumb Rule To Be fallowed Is Speed And Pay Load Usally Fallows A Cubic Parabola. Hence Payload At 100 kmph. Should Be Drastically Reduced To 130 Kmph Level
freight, Alternatively You Should Improve The Suspension Systep To Three tier Or Four Tier From The Present Suspension System Being Adopted At Presnt For 100 or 110 Kmph Freigt Carrying Stock.
The Same Logic Applies To Vertical Oscillations For OHE and Attendent Fixed Supporting Poles, Brackets ,catenary Etc Ashok Balija (Former CTE And CBE Of IRlys)