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

102 Train 18 / Vande Bharat Trainsets by 2024? Indian Railways Floats New Tender for 58 Rakes. See Plan Inside.

If timelines are adhered to, Indian Railways could boast of 102 operational Vande Bharat / Train-18 trainsets by the end of the financial year 2023-24. Read more

The Year Gone By – IR at 168

As much as a birthday is to celebrate, it is also a day when one gets a year older. It is also a day when one looks forward to the… 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

No Extra Fares Being Charged For Regular Trains, Zero Base TT Rollout Timeline Not Yet Decided: CRB

Production units to be corporatized after consultations with employees and unions, DFC to be commissioned by March 2022 due to Maharashtra land acquisition issues, said CRB Yadav 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