Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that Indian Railways has successfully completed trials of the second generation Vande Bharat train that will come with enhanced passenger comfort and safety features. Regular production of these trains will begin from October, he added.
“We completed the testing of Vande Bharat yesterday (Thursday)...we will now start its serial production...target will be that going into October, we can start regular production...two-three trains every month, then taking it up to five trains and eight trains,” the Minister told reporters.
The Railways has set a target of rolling out 75 such trains by August 2023. The new train, which touched a speed of 180 kmph during trials, will be primarily made at Integral Coach Factory, Chennai.
