Lighter, Faster Vande Bharat From 2026: Indian Railways Invites Bids for 200 kmph Capable Trainsets. See Timelines, Specifications

The Ministry of Railways has floated a new tender for 100 upgraded Vande Bharat trainsets that will be capable of a top speed of 200 kilometres per hour. Read more

Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR: L&T Wins 1,390 Cr Contract for 28 Steel Bridges in Package 4

In a win for Make In India, local companies will be involved in the fabrication of very high-quality steel superstructures in India Read more
160 kmph capable high speed Vande Bharat Train 18 trainset

Vande Bharat Trainset Tender: Official Statement from Railway Ministry

The procurement includes 5 years comprehensive annual maintenance contract with the supplier. Read more

Indian Railways Adds Three-Year Delay to Make-In-India Vande Bharat Trainset, Then Hands Contract to Original Supplier

Controversies, fights, delays, cases and tender cancellations later, IR has awarded the contract to the original supplier for the project. Read more
160 kmph capable high speed Vande Bharat Train 18 trainset

UPDATED: Vande Bharat / Train-18 Tender Floated by Indian Railways, Again. Details inside.

Indian Railways has again floated a tender for supply and manufacture of Train-18/Vande Bharat trainset at ICF, RCF and MCF. Details inside. Read more

Vande Bharat Tender: Process Not Followed By Bidders, Retendering In A Week: CRB Clarifies

Vande Bharat tender process cancelled because two packet system was not followed by bidders, retendering in a week, Chairman, Railway Board clarifies Read more

UPDATED: Vande Bharat Tender Scrapped: Revised Tender With Make In India Provisions In A Week

The tender for production of 44 Vande Bharat trainsets has been scrapped and a fresh tender with Make in India provisions will be out in a week Read more