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  "id": 13325899,
  "title": "Vande Bharat train manufactured in Punjab completes 180 kmph trial on Mathura-Nagda section",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/vande-bharat-train-manufactured-in-punjab-completes-180-kmph-trial-on-13325899",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:09:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/indian-railways-punjab-manufactured-vande-bharat-train-180-kmph-trial-10914475/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The latest update on Indian Railways' Vande Bharat train brings exciting news as the 16-coach trainset recently completed a high-speed trial at 180 kmph on the Mathura-Nagda section. Manufactured at Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala, Punjab, the train underwent rigorous testing under the supervision of the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS) on October 8, 2026. The trial assessed the train's high-speed performance, operational efficiency, and safety parameters. While the train's permitted operating speed may differ from the trial speed, the successful 180 kmph trial marks a significant milestone for the Indian Railways. The Vande Bharat Chair Car trainset boasts a range of features, including ergonomically designed reclining seats, large panoramic windows, fully air-conditioned coaches, automatic sliding doors, bio-vacuum toilets, and a smooth suspension system. Additionally, the train is equipped with KAVACH, jerk-free semi-permanent couplers, centrally controlled automatic plug doors, and fully sealed wider gangways for enhanced safety and ride comfort. The train's advanced propulsion system, designed to support high-speed operations, is accompanied by features such as improved fire safety, higher acceleration, and crash-hardened memory for enhanced driver-guard communication. With a record-breaking annual coach production of 2,383 coaches at RCF Kapurthala in the financial year 2025-26, the Vande Bharat train represents a significant advancement in Indian Railways' modern trainsets, including its Amrit Bharat counterparts.",
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        "title": "Vande Bharat train manufactured in Punjab completes 180 kmph trial on Mathura-Nagda section",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/vande-bharat-train-manufactured-in-punjab-completes-180-kmph-trial-on",
        "published": "2026-10-10T04:09:07.000Z"
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