{
  "id": 9472713,
  "title": "Vande Bharat train hits 180 kmph in high-speed trial, more tests ahead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/vande-bharat-train-hits-180-kmph-in-high-speed-trial-more-tests-ahead",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T02:54:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/vande-bharat-train-180-kmph-high-speed-trial-rdso-more-tests-10891588/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian Railways' new Vande Bharat Chair Car rake achieved a milestone on the Nagda-Kota-Sawai Madhopur section of West Central Railway, with the train successfully reaching 180 kmph during a high-speed trial. This achievement marks the completion of the loaded oscillation trial, part of a series of tests overseen by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO). Despite this success, multiple other trials remain pending before the train can receive its final speed certification.\n\nDuring the 180 kmph trial, the Vande Bharat rake, constructed at Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli, was evaluated for its riding quality, stability, and safety-related parameters. The trial, which included a loaded oscillation test with the train carrying the specified load and inflated air springs, is a crucial step in the validation process of the high-speed, state-of-the-art train.\n\nRDSO will meticulously examine the recorded data and results from the trials to ensure they meet the stipulated technical parameters. Once the satisfactory completion of the entire trial programme is confirmed, the Vande Bharat Chair Car rake will be awarded its final speed certificate, paving the way for future high-speed operations on Indian Railways.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Vande Bharat train reaches 180 kmph in high-speed trial",
    "Tested on Nagda-Kota-Sawai Madhopur section",
    "Further trials pending for final speed certification"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The successful high-speed trial brings the Vande Bharat train closer to receiving its final speed certification, validating its stability, safety, and riding quality for future high-speed operations on Indian Railways.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Vande Bharat train hits 180 kmph in high-speed trial, more tests ahead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/vande-bharat-train-hits-180-kmph-in-high-speed-trial-more-tests-ahead-9475239",
        "published": "2026-09-24T02:54:28.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}