The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, which is manufacturing the new Vande Bharat rake, will soon roll out the third and upgraded rake of Vande Bharat Express, according to ICF officials. According to sources quoted by the news agency PTI The third such train will leave from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai on August 12 for testing. The train is likely to run on a specific route in South India from November.
Six to seven in ICF. have the ability to manufacture Vande Bharat Every month rakes (trains) and efforts are being made to increase this number to 10.
Difference Between Existing Vande Bharat Express Rake and Upgraded Vande Bharat Express Rake
1. Change of formation with separate units with a non-driving trailer coach in the middle like EMU for better acceleration/deceleration.
2. The time taken to reach 160 kmph is 140 seconds as compared to 145 seconds earlier.
3. Emergency lighting – 4 nos. In each coach to power the lights in case of failure of all electricity connections as compared to earlier zero
4. 4 platform side cameras including rear view cameras on the outside of the coach instead of the earlier 2.
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5. Improved heat ventilation and air conditioning control using high efficiency compressor with UV lamp to supply germ free air. It was not there in the earlier version.
6. Existing coaches have Level-II Safety Integration Certification for better train control management
7. Separate ventilation duct on the side wall compared to the traction motor part before
8. 2 Signal Exchange Lights on Coaches for exchange of signals with Way Side Stations
9. Fire Detection System based on Aerosol Fire Suppression System in all coaches in place of Just Smoke Detection System in earlier coaches. Better fire protection.
10. Larger passenger information and infotainment system of 32″ in each coach instead of the earlier 24.
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11. Improved Coach Control Management System for monitoring air conditioning, communication and feedback to Control Centre/Maintenance staff through GSM/GPRS.
12. Improved riding comfort for the passenger at 3.5 (Riding Index).
13. 4 emergency windows have been added in each coach.
14. Residual acceleration at 0.1 m/s as against 0.05 m/s at 160 km/h.
15. Improved flood proofing for under-slung electrical equipment that will withstand flooding up to a height of 650 mm as compared to the earlier 400 mm.
16. Class 3 and 4 surge arresters compared to earlier class 2 and 3 surge arresters for lightning safety
17. Driver-Guard communication with voice recording facility.
Apart from ICF, Vande Bharat trains will also be manufactured at Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala and Modern Coach Factory in Rae Bareli.
After successful testing of these trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give green signal. The test speed of the train is 180 kmph, while the maximum speed is 160 kmph. The trial of the train will be done from Kota in Rajasthan to Nagda section of Madhya Pradesh. The trial speed of the train will be 100 to 180 kmph. After the success of two-three trials, the new Vande Bharat train will be commercially fit for running.
*With inputs from agencies
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