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Discussion Forum : National - Latest Current Affairs (Q.No. 359)
359.
Which company has been awarded the contract to design and manufacture India's first indigenous bullet trains?
Rail Coach Factory
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
BEML
Larsen & Toubro
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BEML, a state-owned company, has secured a significant contract worth ₹866.87 crore from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to design, manufacture, and commission India’s first indigenously built bullet trains. This project involves creating two high-speed trainsets, each consisting of eight cars and aims to achieve a test speed of 280 km/h with an operational speed of 250 km/h. Set to be produced at BEML’s facility in Bengaluru, this initiative is part of India's broader efforts to enhance rail infrastructure and promote self-reliance in railway technology, moving away from reliance on foreign technologies.
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