Titagarh-Bhel consortium wins Indian Railways contract
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Titagarh-Bhel consortium wins Indian Railways contract

The story revolves around the signing of a contract by a consortium consisting of Bharat Heavy Electricals (Bhel) and Titagarh Rail Systems (TRSL). The consortium was awarded the contract for the manufacturing and supply of 80 fully assembled Vande Bharat sleeper train sets by 2029. Additionally, they will be responsible for the maintenance of these train sets for a period of 35 years.

It is noteworthy that this is the first time Indian Railways has granted such a valuable contract to an Indian consortium, encompassing the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of complete train sets. The estimated worth of the contract, excluding GST, amounts to Rs 240 billion. The development of Vande Bharat trains showcases a significant progression for Indian Railways, aligning with the government's Make in India program. In a statement, the company affirmed that the BHEL-TRSL consortium was the sole AatmaNirbhar consortium that participated in the tender process and was subsequently awarded the project.

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The story revolves around the signing of a contract by a consortium consisting of Bharat Heavy Electricals (Bhel) and Titagarh Rail Systems (TRSL). The consortium was awarded the contract for the manufacturing and supply of 80 fully assembled Vande Bharat sleeper train sets by 2029. Additionally, they will be responsible for the maintenance of these train sets for a period of 35 years.It is noteworthy that this is the first time Indian Railways has granted such a valuable contract to an Indian consortium, encompassing the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of complete train sets. The estimated worth of the contract, excluding GST, amounts to Rs 240 billion. The development of Vande Bharat trains showcases a significant progression for Indian Railways, aligning with the government's Make in India program. In a statement, the company affirmed that the BHEL-TRSL consortium was the sole AatmaNirbhar consortium that participated in the tender process and was subsequently awarded the project.Also read: MSL Secures Rs 1 bn contract for Vande Bharat trains component supply Bengaluru Metro to Expand Tracks to Speed Up Trains

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