ICF-Chennai gets order for 51 rakes for Bengaluru suburban rail project from K-RIDE
The Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project has signed an agreement with the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai to manufacture 51 train rakes. This project aims to improve suburban connectivity in and around Bengaluru.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development is critical for urban growth and reducing traffic congestion in major Indian metropolitan areas.
The Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, for the manufacture and supply of 51 rakes comprising three-car trainsets.
The MoU was signed at ICF in Chennai on September 1 in the presence of K-RIDE/Bi-RIDE Managing Director Lakshman Singh, and ICF General Manager Manish Agarwal.
The work order covers the design, manufacture, inspection, testing, and commissioning of the coaches. It also includes obtaining statutory approvals from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), system integration, and compliance with Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) requirements.
According to officials, the procurement of rolling stock is an important component of the project, which aims to establish an efficient suburban rail network connecting Bengaluru with surrounding areas.
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