Overview
- A virtual flag-off marked the first dispatch of underslung traction transformers from BHEL’s Jhansi plant to Kolkata for final assembly.
- The propulsion lineup for the sleeper variant includes traction converters earlier sent from Bengaluru and traction motors developed at BHEL’s Bhopal unit.
- The project is being executed by Titagarh Rail Systems within a consortium partnership with BHEL.
- BHEL says the propulsion equipment supports operations up to 160 km/h with a design speed of 180 km/h.
- BHEL’s Jhansi unit also received an order to design and manufacture Rail Borne Maintenance Vehicles, aligning with Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.