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India’s first Bharat-made Bullet Train is taking shape at BEML’s Bengaluru manufacturing facility for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Corridor. 🇮🇳🚄
Designed and manufactured with indigenous engineering capabilities, the eight-coach high-speed trainset represents an important milestone in India's journey towards self-reliance in advanced railway technology.
The train has been designed for an operational speed of 249 kmph and a maximum test speed of 280 kmph. With an approximate length of 202 metres, the trainset will feature four motor cars and four trailer cars, offering a passenger capacity of around 557.
Key features include:
Eight-coach configuration: Four motor cars and four trailer cars.
High-speed performance: 249 kmph operational speed and 280 kmph maximum test speed.
Passenger capacity: Approximately 557 passengers.
Standard Class: Seven coaches with 3×2 seating.
Executive Class: One coach with spacious 2×2 seating.
Accessibility: Dedicated seating spaces for two Divyangjan/Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) passengers.
Advanced technology: Modern safety systems, passenger comfort features and energy-efficient technologies.
The indigenous bullet train project reflects India's growing capabilities in high-speed railway manufacturing and advanced engineering.
Watch this video for a closer look at India's first homegrown Bullet Train and its key specifications.
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00:00 – India’s First Indigenous Bullet Train: Introduction and Latest Developments
00:35 – Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Reviews B28 Bullet Train Manufacturing
01:48 – Vande Bharat Architect Sudhanshu Mani Shares His First Reaction
03:40 – Indigenous Bullet Train B28: Manufacturing Progress and Project Timeline
06:16 – How Is a High-Speed Train Designed? Lessons from Vande Bharat
08:04 – 250 kmph Bullet Train: Aerodynamics, Tunnel Pressure and Noise Challenges
11:14 – High-Speed Train Safety: Passing Trains and Squeeze Test Explained
12:46 – How Vande Bharat Experience Will Help Build India’s Bullet Train
14:38 – B28 Bullet Train Cost: Prototype Contract and Manufacturing Economics
15:56 – Is India’s 249 kmph Train a True High-Speed Bullet Train?
17:01 – India’s B35 Bullet Train: Plans for 350 kmph Speed
19:19 – Bullet Train Energy Consumption: Why Does B28 Have Eight Coaches?
21:04 – Kavach vs High-Speed Signalling: Can Kavach Be Used for Bullet Trains?
22:26 – Do High-Speed Bullet Trains Need Passenger Seat Belts?
24:12 – India’s Future High-Speed Rail Network: Expansion Plans and Challenges
26:00 – Bullet Trains vs Common Passengers: Should Indian Railways Prioritise Both?
29:02 – Sudhanshu Mani’s Final Message on India’s Indigenous Bullet Train
29:42 – Conclusion: India’s Journey Towards Indigenous High-Speed Rail
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