BEML to Manufacture India's First Indigenous Bullet Trains
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract Details | BEML awarded ₹866.87 crore contract by ICF for India's first indigenous bullet trains. |
| Project Scope | Design, manufacture, and commission two high-speed trainsets, each with eight cars. |
| Train Speed | Test speed: 280 km/h; Operational speed: 250 km/h. |
| Cost per Coach | ₹27.86 crore per coach. |
| Features | Fully air-conditioned Chair Car configuration with modern amenities (reclining seats, facilities for mobility-impaired passengers, onboard infotainment). |
| Delivery Timeline | Trains expected to roll out by late 2026. |
| Manufacturing Facility | Produced at BEML's Bengaluru facility. |
| Rail Corridor | First phase of Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor operational by August 2026; full corridor by 2028. |
| BEML Overview | Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), established in 1964, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. |
| Core Business Areas | Rail coaches, construction and mining equipment, defence equipment. |
| Recent Contracts | ₹866.87 crore contract for indigenous bullet trains. |
| Innovation Focus | Emphasis on R&D and indigenization in railways and defence sectors. |