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220 kmph High-Speed Trainsets by Indian Railways

Sector: Rail • Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Source: Mathrubhumi English

Project
Planned

Indian Railways has approved the production of two advanced trainsets designed to run at a design speed of 220 kmph, surpassing the current fastest Vande Bharat Express. Each trainset will have 16 coaches compatible with India's broad-gauge network, focusing on higher speed, comfort, and modern travel experience. The project is part of the Coach Production Programme for 2027-28 and is executed by

Status
Prospective
Sector
Rail, Manufacturing (Industrial)
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Mathrubhumi English

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The project “220 kmph High-Speed Trainsets by Indian Railways” is an infrastructure initiative in the Rail sector, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Mathrubhumi English.

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2026-07-22

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Indian Railways has approved the production of two advanced trainsets designed to run at a design speed of 220 kmph, surpassing the current fastest Vande Bharat Express. Each trainset will have 16 coaches compatible with India's broad-gauge network, focusing on higher speed, comfort, and modern travel experience. The project is part of the Coach Production Programme for 2027-28 and is executed by the Integral Coach Factory, Chennai.

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Transportation

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Location

Country

India

State

Tamil Nadu

City

Chennai

Source

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Mathrubhumi English

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Sector

Rail, Manufacturing (Industrial)

Article published date

2026-04-14

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