India's Bullet Train Production Gains Momentum with Kavach 5.0

03 Dec 2024 CW Team

India is advancing plans to indigenise bullet train production and develop signalling systems compatible with high-speed rail operations, senior government officials revealed. These domestically manufactured trains will operate on future standard-gauge bullet train corridors, reflecting India's growing capabilities in high-speed rail technology. The Maharashtra bullet train project, part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, has made significant progress. Officials noted that post-election momentum has accelerated the initiative, with land acquisition completed and over 320 kilometers of infrastructure already in place. Leveraging lessons from the MAHSR project, India aims to independently develop high-speed rail corridors nationwide. The new bullet trains will build on the Vande Bharat platform, incorporating advanced technology such as Kavach 5.0, an upgraded automatic train protection system. The trains are expected to achieve speeds of up to 280 km/h, with an operational average of 250 km/h. While improvements in suspension systems are incremental, significant advancements in power trains and coach design will be required, with development estimated to take three years. Collaboration with Japan remains crucial, particularly for the Shinkansen technology used in the MAHSR project. Negotiations with Japanese suppliers are ongoing to ensure smooth integration of Indian-made systems and existing infrastructure. Integral Coach Factory (ICF), under the Railway Board’s direction, has been tasked with manufacturing bullet trains in collaboration with BEML. The Rs 8.66 billion contract will produce coaches priced at Rs 278.6 million each, covering design, development, tooling, and testing facilities. More than 50% of the MAHSR civil work is complete, signalling India's commitment to expanding high-speed rail connectivity and achieving self-reliance in this critical infrastructure domain. Feasibility studies for new corridors in northern, southern, and eastern India are also underway, aligning with the BJP's infrastructure vision. (ET)

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