India's first indigenous bullet train to run at 249 kmph
The B28 trainset is being manufactured in Bengaluru for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor.
The B28 bullet train, being manufactured indigenously at BEML's Aditya Plant in Bengaluru, is being prepared for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor, according to The Indian Express.
The eight-coach train is designed to reach a top testing speed of 280 kmph and will maintain an operational speed of 249 kmph. It has a total length of approximately 202 metres and can carry about 557 passengers.
The configuration includes seven standard-class coaches with 3x2 seating and one executive-class coach with 2x2 seating. The train consists of four motor cars and four trailer cars, with a provision to couple two sets to create a 16-coach train.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the Bengaluru plant on Sunday to review the manufacturing process. The train will feature LCD screens in English, Hindi, and regional languages, alongside a Wi-Fi-based infotainment system.
To assist passengers with disabilities, the train includes Braille signage, accessible toilets, and a floor design aligned with platform heights for level boarding. Emergency talk-back units will also be available in cabins and vestibules.
The B28 will use a 25 kV, 50 Hz single-phase AC traction system and a regenerative braking system to improve energy efficiency. Aerodynamic designs have been implemented to reduce air resistance and noise during high-speed travel.