Amrit Bharat (trainset)

Amrit Bharat
An Amrit Bharat trainset
In service30 December 2023
ManufacturerICF
DesignerRDSO
AssemblyChennai
Built atICF
Constructed2023–present
Entered service30 December 2023
Number built2
Number in service2
Number preserved0
Number scrapped0
PredecessorAntyodaya Express, Jan Shatabdi Express and SuperFast Express trains
Formation2 locomotives and 22 coaches (Push-pull configuration)
Capacity1,834
OwnersIndian Railways
OperatorsIndian Railways
Lines served2
Specifications
Car body constructionSpotwelded stainless steel
Car length23.54 m (77 ft 2+34 in) (body)
24 m (78 ft 8+78 in) (coupler-coupler)
Floor height1,320 mm (4 ft 4 in)
Platform height840 mm (2 ft 9+18 in)
EntryPlatform-level
DoorsManual pivot hinge doors
Wheel diameter855–915 mm (33.66–36.02 in)
Wheelbase14.9 m (48 ft 10+58 in) bogie centres
Maximum speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Weight39.5 t (38.9 long tons; 43.5 short tons) (average)
Electric system(s)25 kV 50 Hz AC via overhead line
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)

Amrit Bharat is an Indian push-pull train, designed and developed by Indian Railways at its Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. It has non-air-conditioned three-tier sleeper and unreserved coaches.

Overview

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Amrit Bharat trains have upgraded non-air-conditioned three-tier sleeper and unreserved coaches.[1] The coaches are manufactured by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai at the cost of 650 million (US$7.8 million) per trainset.[2] In contrast to other Indian trains, the trainsets will have a locomotive at both ends in a push-pull configuration, enabling better acceleration and shorter turnaround times in direction reversals.[3][4] The trainsets will be powered by two WAP-5 locomotives with vibration resistance engines manufactured by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works.[5] Each trainset consists of 22 coaches: 12 3-tier sleeper class, 8 unreserved and 2 luggage coaches.[6] The coaches are equipped with electric outlets, reading lights, CCTV cameras, bio-vacuum toilets, sensor-based water taps and passenger information system.[7][8] The trainsets will also have semi-permanent couplers to avoid shocks during starting and stopping of the train and fully-covered vestibules to facilitate stability and safety.[9][10]

Engineering

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As part of the "Make in India" Initiative, the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), a subsidiary of Indian Railways (IR), created and produced the Amrit Bharat Express. These steps demonstrate India’s commitment to a modern, efficient, and sustainable railway system capable of providing comfort and safety for millions of passengers traveling across the country. [11][12]

Rake Formation

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The rake formations of all the operational versions of the train are given below:-

Abbreviations

Rake formation of Amrit Bharat Express
Coach Sr. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Travel Class SLR UR / GS SL UR / GS SLR
Seating Capacity 50 80 960 (80 Passengers x 12 Coaches) 80 50

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Indian Railways To Soon Launch Budget-Friendly Non-AC Vande Sadharn train". Times Now. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Indian Railways: What is Vande Sadharan Train? What are its similarities with Vande Bharat train?". Zee Business. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  3. ^ Nigam, Saumya (27 December 2023). "Amrit Bharat Express to launch with Push-Pull technology and other exciting features". India TV. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Vande Sadharan train: All you need to know; How it is different from Vande Bharat train?". Business Today. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  5. ^ Athrady, Ajith (10 July 2023). "Indian Railways to produce non-AC Vande Sadharan trains". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  6. ^ "New Vande Sadharan arrives in city". The Times of India. 30 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Vande Sadharan: Indian Railways' 'affordable' alternative to Vande Bharat trains". CNBCTV18. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Amrit Bharat Express: What's special about Indian Railways new push-pull train for common man? Top images & facts". The Times of India. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  9. ^ "PM Modi to inaugurate 'Amrit Bharat Express' on Dec 30. All you need to know about this 'sleeper Vande Bharat' train". Hindustan Times. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  10. ^ "Amrit Bharat Express with innovative 'push-pull technology' to start soon from Ayodhya – Know features, design, routes and more". Financial Express. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Eastern Railway". er.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Amrit Bharat Express: What's special about Indian Railways new push-pull train for common man? Top images & facts". The Times of India. 30 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 June 2024.