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The project marks a significant milestone in India&#8217;s high-speed rail journey, aiming for delivery by 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The train sets will be manufactured at BEML&#8217;s Bengaluru rail coach complex. Scheduled to operate on the upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, which is expected to be functional by 2027, these trains will feature a fully air-conditioned chair car configuration and modern passenger amenities, including reclining and rotatable seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ICF, owned by Indian Railways and known as the world&#8217;s largest rail coach manufacturer, emphasized the project&#8217;s importance in advancing India&#8217;s rail infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do&nbsp;you have a news tip for Lakshmishree reporters? Please email us at&nbsp;<\/em>media@lakshmishree.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><sup>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/karnataka\/2024\/Oct\/16\/st-corporation-funds-used-for-ls-elections-claims-ed\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/karnataka\/2024\/Oct\/16\/st-corporation-funds-used-for-ls-elections-claims-ed\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIE<\/a><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BEML, a prominent player under the Ministry of Defence, has secured a Rs 866.87-crore contract from Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, to build India&#8217;s first indigenous bullet train sets. The contract includes the design, manufacturing, and commissioning of two high-speed train sets, each consisting of eight cars, with a top speed of 280 kmph. 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