Vande Bharat Express train travels from Sakleshpur to Subrahmanya Road in first trial run on ghat section of Bengaluru-Mangaluru route
The Mysuru division of South Western Railway has begun trial runs for a Vande Bharat Express train on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road ghat section. The trials focus on testing a new automatic emergency braking system required for the steep gradient of the Bengaluru-Mangaluru route.
Why it matters
Successful implementation of this service would significantly improve connectivity between Karnataka's capital and its coastal region, showcasing advancements in rail safety technology.
The first trial run of a Vande Bharat rake fitted with automatic emergency brake (AEB) system was carried out on the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road ghat section of the Hassan-Mangaluru line on August 12 as a prelude to the introduction of VB Express service on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector.
The trials are being conducted by the Mysuru division of South Western Railway (SWR).
The trial run commenced from Sakleshpur Railway Station at 6.42 am. The train reached Subrahmanya Road station at 10.55 am, Mysuru Divisional Railway Manager Mudit Mittal told The Hindu . The rake was expected to climb the ghat towards Sakleshpur in the afternoon with the process to be repeated till August 20.
Successful completion of the field trials would pave the way for introduction of a Vande Bharat Express train on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector that is expected to connect the State capital to coastal Karnataka.
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