Which company has been awarded the contract to design and manufacture India's first indigenous bullet trains?

A)
BEML
B)
Larsen & Toubro
C)
Rail Coach Factory
D)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

Correct Answer :   BEML


BEML, a state-owned company, has secured a significant contract worth ?866.87 crore from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to design, manufacture, and commission India’s first indigenously built bullet trains.

This project involves creating two high-speed trainsets, each consisting of eight cars and aims to achieve a test speed of 280 km/h with an operational speed of 250 km/h.

Set to be produced at BEML’s facility in Bengaluru, this initiative is part of India's broader efforts to enhance rail infrastructure and promote self-reliance in railway technology, moving away from reliance on foreign technologies.

Published On : October 16, 2024