Draft:NHSRC High Speed Train
High-speed train in India
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The NHSRC High Speed Train is an Indian high-speed train in development in India for Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR corridor. The train is being developed by BEML and ICF, and is expected to start running in 2027. Train will be owned and operated by NHSRC.[1]
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BEML
Bogies: Medha (Hyderabad)
| NHSRC High Speed Train | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturers | BEML Medha |
| Designers | ICF BEML |
| Built at | Carbody shells: BEML (Bengaluru) Bogies: Medha (Hyderabad) |
| Number under construction | 2 |
| Formation | 2 power cars + 6 passenger cars |
| Operator | NHSRC |
| Line served | Mumbai - Ahmedabad HSR corridor (2027 onwards) |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | Service: 249 km/h (154 mph) Design: 280 km/h (174 mph) |
| Safety systems | ETCS Level-2 Signalling EN 45545-1 & EN 45545-2 Fire Safety |
| Track gauge | Standard Gauge |
History
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor was originally suppose to have E5 Series trains, but in 2024, negotiations stalled over acquisition and procurement costs of the trainsets. E5 series trains would have needed modifications for them to function effectively in Indian weather conditions. This would have lead to cost escalations.[2]
In 2024, ICF issued a tender for designing and manufacturing of two prototypes of an indigenous high-speed train. BEML was the sole bidder, and was awarded a contract of ₹866.67 crore (US$100 million) for the same. BEML stated the cost for each coach would be ₹26.9 crore (US$3.2 million), which was significantly lower than cost of a single Shinkansen E5 series coach at ₹46 crore (US$5.4 million).[3]
Train manufacturing will start in mid-2026, with the pototype is expected to be rolled out by December 2026, followed by 7-8 months of testing and certification.[1]
On 28 February 2026, Economic Times reported that BEML could get an order for 16 more trains.[4]
On 10 March 2026, Economic Times reported that Ministry of Railways submitted a report in the Parliament, which stated that the train set known as B28 will start operating on the 97km Surat-Vapi section of the corridor in August 2027.[5]
Specifications
The train has been designed keeping Indian conditions in mind, fitted with dust filters, and power will be concentrated on air-conditioning.[6] The design will be built to operate in temperature ranging from -5°C to 50°C, in addition to heavy rainfall, heavy wind, very humid, corrosive atmosphere, extremely dusty weather conditions. Rake will cover an average distance of 2000 km per day.[7]
Knorr-Bremse will provide braking systems, entrance systems, air-conditioning, sanitary systems for at least two prototypes trains. The company will also provide maintenance, repair, spare parts for a period of 15 years for these installed technologies. A further order of systems for 10 train sets is possible.[8]
EC Engineering from Poland will provide consultancy for the design validation. They had also worked on the same for Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. TSA will provide gearboxes for the train. Compin Fainsa will provide passenger seats. Hanuk Fibre will supply Interior panels and nose cone for the train.
Medha is developing Train Control and Management System (TCMS) software, and is integrating it with the signalling system from Siemens.[1]