{
  "id": 15166699,
  "title": "Sabarmati to get Rs 307-crore maintenance hub for 24-coach Vande Bharat trains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/sabarmati-to-get-rs-307-crore-maintenance-hub-for-24-coach-vande",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T09:12:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sabarmati-vande-bharat-maintenance-hub-307-crore-10925712/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Railways is constructing a Rs 307 crore maintenance hub in Sabarmati, Ahmedabad to service 24-coach Vande Bharat trains. The facility, part of Phase II of the Sabarmati Integrated Coaching Depot, will handle major repairs and routine maintenance under one roof, reducing the need to send trainsets to other locations. The project includes a Heavy Repair Bay Shed capable of handling up to 12 trainsets annually for SS-I maintenance (30 days) or eight trainsets for SS-II maintenance (45 days). Additionally, Section sheds will service key mechanical and electrical components, including traction transformers and motors. Track work has also progressed on four stabling lines, with the construction of an Electrical Substation building nearing completion.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Rail electrification upgrade across 596 track km to support Vande Bharat, 160 kmph trains on Delhi-Mumbai route",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/rail-electrification-upgrade-across-596-track-km-to-support-vande",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:17:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}