India’s first Vande Bharat freight train reaches 145 kmph during trial run: Key details

India's inaugural Vande Bharat freight train achieved a remarkable speed of 145 kmph during a trial run on the Chaumahla-Shamgarh-Gurla route, part of West Central Railway, according to reports. Built by the Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), the train underwent rigorous testing to ensure its performance and safety at various speeds.

The trial, which also included emergency braking tests and checks on the train's stability at different speeds, was conducted both on the Up and Down lines of the Nagda-Kota-Sawai Madhopur section of WCR zone. Seniors from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and ICF were present during the tests. The 16-coach freight EMU, designed to transport parcels and other goods at high speeds, boasts modern features like advanced propulsion and braking systems, automatic wide sliding doors, and temperature-controlled facilities.