Vande Bharat train hits 180 kmph again between Kota-Nagda test run

Vande Bharat-2 speed trial started between Kota-Nagda section at 120/130/150 & 180 Kmph.

Kota (Rajasthan) : The newly-designed third rake of the semi-high speed Vande Bharat-2 train trials conducted between Kota-Nagda section at 120/130/150 & 180 Kmph, Union Railway Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw wrote in twitter sharing the video of the test run showcasing the speedometer clocking different speeds. The train has hit this speed earlier in 2018 as well.

According to Railways, after the completion of the trial run of 50,000 km, its report will be sent to the Railway Safety Commissioner. Following the green signal from the Safety Commissioner, the new Vande Bharat Express train will start running on another new route. Sources said the new train can be run between Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

According to sources, the upcoming trains will have automatic fire sensors, CCTV cameras and GPS systems to make travelling safer and more comfortable. The higher speed of these trains are up to 180 Km/hour. Integral Coach Factory (ICF) has set a target of manufacturing 75 Vande Bharat trains by August 2023.

Travelling in the new trains would be more comfortable because of the lighter coaches than the previous trains. The coaches are made of stainless steel. Due to less weight, the passengers would feel extra comfortable even at high speed. Also, there are automatic gates operated by the pilot.

The windows are wide, there is more space for the luggage. The toilet installed will be advanced. Most of the parts of the trains are "Made in India" except for a few small parts, said sources. For the safety of the passengers, 'Kavach' technology is being installed in all new trains, so that automatic breaks could be applied in case any train is coming on the same track.

The train is capable of touching 200 kmph provided it gets the necessary systems like tracks and signals which can support that speed. The two Vande Bharat trains which are operational are in between New Delhi-Varanasi and New Delhi-Vaishnodevi Katra. (with Agency inputs)