Amrit Bharat
An Amrit Bharat train-set
In service30 December 2023
ManufacturerICF
DesignerRDSO
AssemblyChennai
Built atICF
Constructed2023-present
Entered service30 December 2023
Number built2
Number in service2
Number preserved0
Number scrapped0
PredecessorAntyodaya Express, Jan Shatabdi Express and SuperFast Express trains
Formation2 locomotives and 22 coaches(Push-pull configuration)
Capacity1,834
OwnersIndian Railways
OperatorsIndian Railways
Lines served2
Specifications
Car body constructionSpotwelded Stainless Steel
Car length23.54 m (77 ft 2+3⁄4 in) (body)
24 m (78 ft 8+7⁄8 in) (coupler-coupler)
Floor height1,320 mm (4 ft 4 in)
Platform height840 mm (2 ft 9+1⁄8 in)
EntryPlatform level
DoorsManual Pivot Hinge Doors
Wheel diameter855–915 mm (33.66–36.02 in)
Wheelbase14.9 m (48 ft 10+5⁄8 in) bogie centers
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Weight39.5 t (38.9 long tons; 43.5 short tons) (average)
Electric system(s)25 kV 50 Hz AC via Overhead line
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)

Amrit Bharat is an Indian push-pull train, designed and developed by Indian Railways at its Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. It has air-conditioned second-class and three-tier sleeper coaches.

Overview

Amrit Bharat trains have upgraded non air-conditioned second-class and three-tier sleeper coaches.[1] The coaches are manufactured by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai at the cost of ₹65 crore (US$8.1 million) per train-set.[2] In contrast to other Indian trains, the train-sets will have a locomotive at both ends in a push-pull configuration, enabling better acceleration and shorter turnaround times in direction reversals.[3][4] The train-sets will be powered by two WAP-5 locomotives with vibration resistance engines manufactured by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works.[5] Each trainset consists of 22 coaches comprised of 12 3-tier sleeper class, eight second-class and two luggage coaches.[6] The coaches are equipped with electric outlets, reading lights, CCTV cameras, bio-vacuum toilets, Sensor-based water taps and Passenger information system.[7][8] The train-sets will also have semi-permanent couplers to avoid shocks during starting and stopping of the train and fully-covered vestibules to facilitate stability and safety.[9][10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Indian Railways To Soon Launch Budget-Friendly Non-AC Vande Sadharn train". Times Now. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Indian Railways: What is Vande Sadharan Train? What are its similarities with Vande Bharat train?". Zee Business. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  3. ↑ Nigam, Saumya (27 December 2023). "Amrit Bharat Express to launch with Push-Pull technology and other exciting features". India TV. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "Vande Sadharan train: All you need to know; How it is different from Vande Bharat train?". Business Today. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Athrady, Ajith (10 July 2023). "Indian Railways to produce non-AC Vande Sadharan trains". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "New Vande Sadharan arrives in city". The Times of India. 30 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  7. ↑ "Vande Sadharan: Indian Railways' 'affordable' alternative to Vande Bharat trains". CNBCTV18. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  8. ↑ "Amrit Bharat Express: What's special about Indian Railways new push-pull train for common man? Top images & facts". The Times of India. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "PM Modi to inaugurate 'Amrit Bharat Express' on Dec 30. All you need to know about this 'sleeper Vande Bharat' train". Hindustan Times. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  10. ↑ "Amrit Bharat Express with innovative 'push-pull technology' to start soon from Ayodhya – Know features, design, routes and more". Financial Express. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
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