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Indian Railways set to get indigenous 280 kmph bullet trains by early 2027

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Indian Railways set to get indigenous 280 kmph bullet trains by early 2027
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Indian Railways is developing indigenous high-speed bullet trains capable of reaching 280 kmph, with a prototype expected by early 2027. The project involves a partnership with BEML Limited to manufacture these trains domestically under the 'Make in India' initiative.

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This represents a significant advancement in India's transportation infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities.

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Bullet train project was launched in 2017, ten years later Indian Railways looks to roll out its own Rs 866.87 crore high-speed 280 kmph train by early next year - what makes it specialEven as the cost of the project has nearly doubled, India’s first bullet train project is taking shape with construction work progressing well and the country looking to manufacture its own high-speed train.Not only will the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor be India’s first high-speed rail corridor, it will also usher in a new manufacturing advancement for Indian Railways as it works towards rolling out an indigenously designed and developed bullet train.Indian Railways ‘Make in India’ bullet trainBeing called a major engineering feat, Indian Railways is attempting to make a 280 kmph high speed train by early 2027.

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