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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?
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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