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Indian Railways floats fresh tender for 44 Vande Bharat train sets

The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai has floated the tender and the date of opening of tenders will be November 11

Indian Railways floats fresh tender for 44 Vande Bharat train sets
Updated On : 21 Sep 2020 | 10:38 PM IST

Tender for purchase of Vande Bharat train sets red flagged for third time

As part of Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, increase in indigenous content from the present level of 50 per cent to a higher level is being planned in the fresh rounds

Tender for purchase of Vande Bharat train sets red flagged for third time
Updated On : 24 Aug 2020 | 12:16 AM IST

China's CRRC becomes only foreign player in race for India's Train 18

CRRC Corporation is a Chinese state-owned rolling stock manufacturer

China's CRRC becomes only foreign player in race for India's Train 18
Updated On : 11 Jul 2020 | 12:54 AM IST

Railways to float global tender for Train 18; Siemens, BHEL part of bidding

Alstom, Siemens, Bombardier & CAF may take part in bidding

Railways to float global tender for Train 18; Siemens, BHEL part of bidding
Updated On : 14 Dec 2019 | 11:42 PM IST

High speed, auto doors: 10 things that make Vande Bharat India's top train

The Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, boasts a host of features, including plastic-bottle crusher machines, a spacious pantry with a deep freezer, revolving seats and cattle guard

High speed, auto doors: 10 things that make Vande Bharat India's top train
Updated On : 03 Oct 2019 | 2:53 PM IST

Top events today: Shah to flag off Vande Bharat Express, loan mela, & more

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off the Vande Bharat Express at the New Delhi Railway Station

Top events today: Shah to flag off Vande Bharat Express, loan mela, & more
Updated On : 03 Oct 2019 | 8:27 AM IST

Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express to begin operations before festival season

The high speed train, which currently offers only chair car service, will bring down the travel time between Delhi and Katra

Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express to begin operations before festival season
Updated On : 18 Sep 2019 | 2:37 AM IST

Controversies, vigilance probe bring Vande Bharat Express to a standstill

Train 18 - named for the year of its launch -was India's first semi-high speed train

Controversies, vigilance probe bring Vande Bharat Express to a standstill
Updated On : 16 Sep 2019 | 10:44 PM IST

Vande Bharat dream goes on slow track; Train 20 likely to be shelved

Two consecutive bulk tenders for the propulsion systems of Train 18 got cancelled recently, citing technical reasons

Vande Bharat dream goes on slow track; Train 20 likely to be shelved
Updated On : 02 Aug 2019 | 2:50 AM IST

Railways directs ICF to scrap all ongoing tenders for making Train 18 rakes

The primary reason behind this move is to provide a level-playing field to all suppliers in the making of the flagship train

Railways directs ICF to scrap all ongoing tenders for making Train 18 rakes
Updated On : 11 Jul 2019 | 2:58 PM IST

After Train 18, ICF to develop Train 19, sleeper version of Train 18

Rajesh Agrawal said that ICF would roll out 40 Vande Bharat Express train sets in the future

After Train 18, ICF to develop Train 19, sleeper version of Train 18
Updated On : 21 May 2019 | 8:26 PM IST

Stone chunks hit Vande Bharat Express; driver's screen, windows damaged

The statement said the technical staff on board the train assessed the damages and after careful careful examination the train was found fit to run

Stone chunks hit Vande Bharat Express; driver's screen, windows damaged
Updated On : 24 Feb 2019 | 10:53 AM IST

Stone hurled at Vande Bharat Express for third time, window panes broken

After the first incident of stone throwing, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) had started campaigns across the areas where such cases were reported

Stone hurled at Vande Bharat Express for third time, window panes broken
Updated On : 20 Feb 2019 | 4:26 PM IST

Tickets for India's fastest train Vande Bharat Express sold out for 10 days

According to officials, the Vande Bharat Express is 121 per cent booked for Tuesday, 112 per cent for Wednesday, 109 per cent for Friday and 114 per cent for Saturday

Tickets for India's fastest train Vande Bharat Express sold out for 10 days
Updated On : 19 Feb 2019 | 9:50 AM IST

Vande Bharat Express delayed on first commercial run, Railways cites 'fog'

The delay took place a day after the train broke down on its way back to the capital from Varanasi following its inaugural non-commercial journey

Vande Bharat Express delayed on first commercial run, Railways cites 'fog'
Updated On : 18 Feb 2019 | 2:32 PM IST

Vande Bharat Express begins Delhi-Varanasi commercial run after breakdown

Train 18, which was recently rechristened Vande Bharat Express, had left Varanasi Junction for Delhi at 10:30 pm Friday, nearly 45 minutes after reaching the holy city on its inaugural journey

Vande Bharat Express begins Delhi-Varanasi commercial run after breakdown
Updated On : 17 Feb 2019 | 10:43 PM IST

Vande Bharat Express breaks down; shadow over tomorrow's commercial run

The breakdown happened almost 18 hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Train 18 on Friday evening

Vande Bharat Express breaks down; shadow over tomorrow's commercial run
Updated On : 16 Feb 2019 | 10:43 PM IST

Day after being flagged off, Vande Bharat Express breaks down, twice

The first incident occurred around 15 kilometres from Tundla junction in Uttar Pradesh, with officials calling it a case of 'skidding wheels'

Day after being flagged off, Vande Bharat Express breaks down, twice
Updated On : 16 Feb 2019 | 12:50 PM IST

Vande Bharat Express achieves 130-kmph speed during inaugural run

On its first commercial run on Sunday, the train will leave the national capital at 6 am and reach Varanasi at 2 pm

Vande Bharat Express achieves 130-kmph speed during inaugural run
Updated On : 15 Feb 2019 | 9:25 PM IST

Fares Of Train 18 slashed: Here's all you need to know

The semi-high speed train is scheduled to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15.

Fares Of Train 18 slashed: Here's all you need to know
Updated On : 13 Feb 2019 | 2:52 PM IST