The Indian Railways has been on a mission to modernize and upgrade its fleet of trains to provide passengers with world-class facilities and amenities. In line with this objective, an agreement has been signed between Indian Railways and Tata Steel to speed up the manufacturing of 22 Vande Bharat Express trains parts. With the Ministry of Railways setting a production target of 200 Vande Bharat trains for the next two years, this agreement is a significant step towards achieving that goal.
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Agreement between Indian Railways and Tata Steel to accelerate manufacturing of 22 Vande Bharat Express trains parts
To speed up the manufacturing of Vande Bharat trains, an agreement has been signed between the Indian Railways and Tata Steel. The contract includes the manufacturing of 22 Vande Bharat Express trains parts in the next year. Tata Steel will manufacture the seats in Vande Bharat Express trains from first-class AC to three-tier coaches. Additionally, Tata Steel has been awarded the contract for making coaches for the Vande Bharat Express train on the LHB platform.
Production target set by the Ministry of Railways
The target for the next two years, as set by the Ministry of Railways, is to manufacture 200 Vande Bharat trains. Currently, Vande Bharat is working on introducing the first sleeper version of the train by the first quarter of 2024. With the signing of the agreement between Indian Railways and Tata Steel, this production target could be achieved more efficiently and effectively.
Tata Steel to manufacture seats for Vande Bharat Express trains
Tata Steel has been contracted to manufacture the seats in Vande Bharat Express trains from first-class AC to three-tier coaches. Additionally, under the same contract, Tata Steel is preparing structures of panels, windows, and railways for the trains. Indian Railways has issued a tender worth approximately Rs 145 crore to Tata Steel for the manufacture of parts of Vande Bharat rakes, and the work is expected to be completed within 12 months.
Tender issued for the manufacture of parts of Vande Bharat rake
The Railways has issued a tender worth approximately Rs 145 crore to Tata Steel for the manufacture of parts of Vande Bharat rakes. The tender includes the production of panels, windows, and structures for the trains. Tata Steel will complete the work in 12 months, helping to meet the Ministry of Railways’ production target of 200 Vande Bharat trains over the next two years.
Specially designed rotating seats with aircraft-like passenger amenities
The seats in Vande Bharat Express trains are specially designed, with the ability to rotate up to 180 degrees, and equipped with aircraft-like passenger amenities. These are the first-of-its-kind passenger amenities in India and will be executed in the next 12 months.
Tata Steel’s engagement with Indian Railways
Tata Steel has been constantly engaged in increasing its stake in the Railways. Officers have been posted for coordination with the Railways. Tata Steel has also been awarded work in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor. Tata Steel has appointed Aradhana Lahiri, Deputy GM of Tata Motors, as the New Materials Business for the purpose of coordinating business with the Railways. Lahiri will be responsible for overseeing the execution of the Railway Business Project.
Conclusion
The agreement between Indian Railways and Tata Steel is a significant step towards modernizing and upgrading the fleet of trains in India. With the production target of 200 Vande Bharat trains in the next two years, this agreement will help achieve that goal more efficiently and effectively. The specially designed rotating seats with aircraft-like passenger amenities will provide passengers with a world-class experience while traveling. With Tata Steel’s continued engagement with Indian Railways, we can expect more significant developments in the future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the agreement signed between Indian Railways and Tata Steel?
The purpose of the agreement is to speed up the manufacturing of Vande Bharat trains in India.
How many Vande Bharat trains will Tata Steel manufacture under the agreement?
Tata Steel will manufacture 22 Vande Bharat Express trains under the agreement.
What is the production target set by the Ministry of Railways for Vande Bharat trains in the next two years?
The production of Vande Bharat trains in India is expected to see a significant boost as the Ministry of Railways has set a production target of 200 trains for the next two years.
When is Vande Bharat expected to introduce the first sleeper version of the train?
Vande Bharat is expected to introduce the first sleeper version of the train by the first quarter of 2024.
Which company has been given the contract for making coaches for the Vande Bharat Express train on the LHB platform?
Tata Steel has been given the contract for making coaches for the Vande Bharat Express train on the LHB platform.
What parts of Vande Bharat rakes will Tata Steel manufacture under the tender issued by Indian Railways?
Tata Steel will manufacture parts of Vande Bharat rakes under the tender issued by Indian Railways.
What is the value of the tender issued by Indian Railways to Tata Steel for the manufacture of parts of Vande Bharat rakes?
The value of the tender issued by Indian Railways to Tata Steel for the manufacture of parts of Vande Bharat rakes is around Rs 145 crore.
How long will it take Tata Steel to complete the work under the tender issued by Indian Railways?
Tata Steel will complete the work under the tender issued by Indian Railways in 12 months.
What kind of passenger amenities is being introduced in the seats of Vande Bharat trains?
The seats of Vande Bharat trains are being introduced with aircraft-like passenger amenities, including the ability to rotate up to 180 degrees.
Who has been deputed as New Materials Business to Tata Steel for business coordination with Railways?
Tata Motors Deputy GM Aradhana Lahiri has been deputed as New Materials Business to Tata Steel for business coordination with Railways.
