The Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday introduced the manufacturing of fifty new Amrit Bharat trains. These trains might be manufactured by Integral Coach Manufacturing unit (ICF) over the following two years. These new Amrit Bharat model 2.0 trains might be launched with 12 main enhancements, mentioned the Union Railway minister.
Enhancements introduced in Amrit Bharat trains
Union Minister Vaishnaw shared a few of the salient options which have been improved within the Amrit Bharat trains. These include- semi-automatic couplets, modular bathrooms, chair pillars and partitions, emergency speak again function, emergency brake system, steady lighting system like Vande Bharat trains, seats and berths with new ergonomic design.
“50 such Amrit Bharat Model 2.0 trains can be manufactured within the coming two years (on the Integral Coach Manufacturing unit.). This can present a really reasonably priced service and really prime quality of travelling expertise to individuals travelling lengthy distances,” the minister mentioned.
The whole pantry automobile within the Amrit Bharat Model 2.0 trains have been constructed utilizing a brand new design. “The Amrit Bharat is designed primarily based on the expertise of Vande (Bharat) Sleeper and the primary model of the Amrit Bharat (which was launched in 2024). he common coach has options like snug seats, charging factors, cell phone and water bottle holders and extra,” he mentioned.
Ashwini Vaishnaw in Tamil Nadu
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the Integral Coach Manufacturing unit (ICF) in Chennai together with its Basic Supervisor U Subba Rao. He mentioned the state authorities ought to place service to individuals above politics and the Centre and his Ministry is dedicated to take measures for the welfare of the individuals.
“Very comfortable to see the Amrit Bharat Model 2.0 (being manufactured right here). As you possibly can recall, the Amrit Bharat Model 1.0 was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi final January 2024 and primarily based on the expertise within the final one 12 months, many enhancements have been made within the Amrit Bharat Model 2.0,” Vaishnaw advised reporters on the ICF right here.
Responding to a question in regards to the apprehension raised by the Commissioner of Railway Security on the development of the historic Pamban bridge in Rameswaram, he mentioned the designing of the bridge was carried out primarily based on the Analysis Designs and Requirements Organisation (RDSO).
(With inputs from companies)