Mumbai. India’s first indigenous bullet train is now taking shape. The B28 train being prepared for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor is in focus because of its speed and modern passenger amenities. The train’s maximum testing speed has been set at 280 kilometres per hour, while its proposed operating speed will be 249 kilometres per hour. It is being built at BEML’s manufacturing unit in Bengaluru.
The train, around 202 metres long, will have eight coaches. These include four motor cars and four trailer cars. About 557 passengers will be able to travel on the train. Seven coaches will be standard class, with a 3×2 seating arrangement, while one executive class coach will have 2×2 seating. Special space will also be provided for persons with disabilities and passengers with reduced mobility.
During the journey, passengers will get a Wi-Fi-based infotainment system through which preloaded entertainment content can be viewed. LCD screens in the coaches will display travel-related information in Hindi, English and regional languages. Automatic announcements, an emergency talk-back system and mobile-laptop charging points will also be available.
For a comfortable journey, ergonomic seats, wide windows, LED lighting, luggage racks and bio-digester toilets will be installed. Each coach will have a modern air-conditioning system to keep temperature and humidity under control. For the convenience of passengers with disabilities, wheelchair-friendly doors, special toilets and Braille signage will also be provided.
According to the Railways, the target for launching the first services on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor is August 2027. Initially, the plan is to run the train on the Surat-Vapi section.
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