Railways Minister S Jaishankar revealed the first look of Amrit Bharat Trains. The train is equipped with first class facilities and features a push and pull technology that will help reduce train timings effectively.
Amrit Bharat Express comes with the new push-pull technology, which works on both the engines- front and rear. Although the front engine pulls the train, the rear engine will simultaneously push the train, leading to improved acceleration.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the newly built push-pull rake at New Delhi Railway Station. The Amrit Bharat Express is a non-AC Sleeper Cum Unreserved Class service that is designed to cost less and serve longer distances.
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The railways routinely carries out breathalyser tests as a safety measure to prevent consumption of alcohol during duty hours. The loco pilots, who have failed the test are not allowed to run the train and suitable disciplinary actions are taken as per laid down policies.
India's first bullet train project is being built by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) between Mumbai-Ahmedabad. The first section under this project is expected to get ready by 2026.
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According to the NHSRCL, apart from the viaduct work, 250 kilometres of pier work has also been completed for the project, while installation of noise barriers has begun along the constructed viaduct.
The foundation stone of the Bullet Train project was laid in Ahmedabad in September 2017. The train is expected to cover the distance of over 500 kilometers in about two hours.
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