Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have inaugurated a dedicated production line for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains at their advanced manufacturing facility in Uttarpara, Kolkata, West Bengal. The production line is part of a contract awarded by Indian Railways to the TRSL-BHEL.
Consortium for the design and manufacture of 80 Vande Bharat Sleeper train sets, valued at approximately ₹24,000 crore. The sleeper variant of Vande Bharat will be India’s first long-distance, semi high-speed train offering fully indigenous design, superior passenger comfort, and cutting-edge safety features. The train is designed.
The prototype of Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are expected to roll out in the next calendar year, ushering in a new era of faster, smarter, and proudly Made-in-India rail travel. The Uttarpara facility represents a significant step forward in India’s rail manufacturing capabilities, with an annual capacity of 300 coaches, which is being.
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TRSL’s advanced manufacturing facility in Uttarpara, Kolkata. This initiative is part of a ₹24,000 crore contract awarded by Indian Railways to the TRSL-BHEL consortium The Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are designed to be India’s first long-distance, semi-high-speed trains with sleeper configurations. Key features include for the design, manufacture, and 35-year maintenance of 80 Vande Bharat Sleeper train sets.
Advancing Indigenous Rail Manufacturing
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior officials from both companies, including Umesh Chowdhary, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of TRSL, and Bani Varma, Director at BHEL. The new production line is a significant step towards enhancing India’s capabilities in manufacturing semi-high-speed trains domestically, aligning with the government’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives.
Features of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains
- Enhanced Passenger Comfort: Modern coach layouts with improved amenities
- Advanced Safety Features: Incorporation of cutting-edge safety systems.
- Smart Onboard Systems: Integration of intelligent systems for better passenger experience.
- Energy-Efficient Operations: Design considerations aimed at reducing energy consumption.
The first prototype of these sleeper trains is expected to roll out in the next calendar year.
State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility
The Uttarpara facility is equipped with Industry 4.0 technologies and robotic production lines, making it a cornerstone in India’s rail manufacturing landscape. It is currently the only site in the country capable of producing both stainless aluminium coaches under one roof. The plant has an annual capacity coaches, which is being scaled up to 850 to meet increasing demand.
Strategic Collaboration Between TRSL and BHEL
The collaboration between TRSL and BHEL combines TRSL’s expertise in rolling stock manufacturing with BHEL’s proficiency in electrical and mechanical systems. This partnership is poised to deliver high-quality, indigenous train sets that meet international standards. The project not only enhances India’s self-reliance in rail manufacturing but also contributes to the modernization of the country’s railway.
The inauguration of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train production line marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards advanced and self-sufficient rail transportation. With the combined efforts of TRSL and BHEL, the country is set to witness a new era of comfortable and efficient long-distance marks.
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