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The Integral Coach Factory is launching a new freight train called Gati Shakti, based on the Vande Bharat design, by the end of November.
The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai is gearing up to introduce a new freight train named Gati Shakti. This train is expected to be ready by the end of November and is designed based on the popular Vande Bharat passenger train.
The Gati Shakti train will consist of 16 cars and can travel at a speed of 130 km per hour. It will be capable of carrying up to 397 tonnes of goods, making it an efficient option for freight transport.
Once the train is ready, there will be trial runs from Khajuraho to Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh, followed by another trial in Kota, Rajasthan. This train aims to enhance the efficiency of transporting high-value and time-sensitive goods across regions.
Some of the key features of the Gati Shakti train include wide automatic sliding doors, an onboard kitchen, fire detection systems, and CCTV for security. These improvements will make loading goods much easier compared to current freight trains.
The Railway Ministry plans to introduce the first services of this superfast freight train in the Delhi and Mumbai regions. This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize freight transport in India.
Summary:
- Gati Shakti is a new freight train from the Integral Coach Factory.
- It will be ready by the end of November and can travel at 130 km/h.
- The train will carry 397 tonnes of goods across 16 cars.
- Trial runs will take place in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
- Initial services will launch in the Delhi and Mumbai regions.