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Exclusive Interview with Shantanu Roy, CMD BEML & ICF GM B.G. Mallya on Vande Bharat Sleeper Version
New Delhi: In an exclusive interview, Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of BEML, and B.G. Mallya, General Manager of Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, shed light on the exciting developments regarding the sleeper version of the Vande Bharat train. This initiative, if successful, promises to deliver an unparalleled travel experience for passengers, with the first prototype expected to roll out within this fiscal year.
Shantanu Roy shared insights into the collaborative efforts between BEML, ICF, and the Railway Board to develop the sleeper version of the Vande Bharat trains. He stated, "If all goes well, we will come out with a world-class unmatched travel experience with the first prototype (of Vande Bharat sleeper train) within this financial year itself." He emphasized that Vande Bharat has been a game-changer for Indian commuter rail, and it all began with Train 18.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently unveiled images of the 'Concept train - Vande Bharat (sleeper version)' on social media, with plans for its launch in 2024. The Vande Bharat Express sleeper train is designed to achieve speeds of 160 km per hour and will consist of 16 bogies, with an approximate capacity to accommodate 887 passengers.
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11 окт 2023