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Indian Railways’ first high-speed test track to be ready by March 2026; trains to be tested at 220 kmph speed

December 24, 2025 7:15 am

High Speed test track in India: Indian Railways’ first dedicated high-speed test track for trains is expected to be completed by the end of the financial year 2025–26.

Vande Bharat Sleeper train: Second rake hits 180 kmph speed during trial run in Kota Division

November 06, 2025 9:58 am

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Update: The second rake of Vande Bharat Sleeper train achieved a speed of 180 kmph during its trial run in the Kota Division. Developed by BEML using ICF technology, this new semi-high-speed train is designed to cover longer routes.

Vande Bharat Sleeper train: Second rake reaches Madhya Pradesh’s Khajuraho, RDSO begins trial run - check route

October 27, 2025 7:15 pm

Vande Bharat Sleeper train launch: The railways has decided to launch two Vande Bharat Sleeper trains together. Last month, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified that the launch will take place only after the second train is fully ready for regular service.

Automatic rly doors system ‘not feasible during peak hours’, no word still on project

October 22, 2014 6:09 am

Nearly a month ago, automatic door was installed on coach number 93,498, which was stationed at Mahalaxmi workshop for retro-fitment work.

Panel gives 10-point guidelines for RDSO’s trial team

February 24, 2014 3:29 am

The committee, comprising railway and non-railway experts, has been assigned the task of recommending the optimum height for platforms.

Panel asks rly design body to carry out trials

February 21, 2014 1:03 am

The train will attach different kinds of suburban train and mail/express coaches to test the safety of 920 mm height at different speeds.

Rlys to increase platform height without design body approval

February 20, 2014 4:48 am

RDSO doubtful about train safety.

Trials completed in ‘record time’, project will soon face final scrutiny

February 13, 2014 2:03 am

The RDSO is a statutory technical body that tests Metro rail systems for safety based on international standards as per the Metro Act.

Railways to safeguard coaches with fire-retardant material

January 09, 2014 2:45 pm

The Jammu Rajdhani will be the first train to have a fire alarm with an automatic braking system.

CBI raids makers of faulty railway products in three cities

March 09, 2013 2:55 am

CBI sources said the searches were conducted at the manufacturing units of rubber pads and polyurethene pads used in railway coaches and other railway products.

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