Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), in collaboration with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), unveiled the production line for Vande Bharat sleeper trains at TRSL’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Uttarpara, Kolkata, West Bengal at its Uttarpara.
As per the Release, the production line was inaugurated by senior leaders from TRSL and BHEL, including Mr. Umesh Chowdhary, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, TRSL, and Ms. Bani Varma, Director, BHEL.
About the Contract
Indian Railways awarded Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) a Rs. 24000 crore contract for the design and manufacture of 80 Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains, including long-term maintenance for 35 years.
About Vande Bharat Sleeper
The third generation of the Vande Bharat Train Series is a notable enhancement to the fleet of Indian Railways. The Vande Bharat 3.0 model is specifically engineered for long-distance travel and incorporates sleeper coaches. This train comprises 16 coaches, which include 11 AC 3-tier, 4 AC 2-tier, and 1 AC First Class coach. The Vande Bharat Sleeper train possesses the capacity to accommodate up to 823 passengers.
Official Statement
Mr. Umesh Chowdhary, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Titagarh Rail Systems, said, “This is a proud moment for the Titagarh Rail Systems- BHEL teams . The Vande Bharat Sleeper project is a shining example of what can be achieved when the public and private sectors come together with a shared vision, and strive towards a truly Aatmanirbhar Bharat. This production line reflects our commitment to building future-ready mobility solutions and contributing meaningfully to the vision of a more connected and self-reliant India.”
Future Projection
As production commences at the Uttarpara facility, the prototype of the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains is anticipated to be completed in the upcoming calendar year.
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