{
  "id": 8213270,
  "title": "Vande Bharat Sleeper trains: BHEL, Titagarh to form joint venture for 35-year maintenance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/vande-bharat-sleeper-trains-bhel-titagarh-to-form-joint-venture-for",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T09:04:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/vande-bharat-sleeper-trains-bhel-titagarh-joint-venture-35-year-maintenance-10883497/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "BHEL and Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) have signed a joint venture agreement to undertake the long-term maintenance of 80 Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets being manufactured for Indian Railways. The Rs 24,000 crore contract includes not only the manufacturing and supply of these sleeper trainsets but also their comprehensive maintenance for a period of 35 years. This joint venture will ensure the operational readiness of the Vande Bharat sleeper fleet by combining indigenous manufacturing capabilities with long-term maintenance support.",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Vande Bharat Sleeper trains: BHEL, Titagarh to form joint venture for 35-year maintenance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/vande-bharat-sleeper-trains-bhel-titagarh-to-form-joint-venture-for-8218370",
        "published": "2026-09-18T09:04:44.000Z"
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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."
}