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Transforming Indian Railways
New Vande Bharat
Express inaugurated
Presently there are only two Vande Bharat trains that are running — Delhi to Varanasi and Delhi to Katra
A semi-high speed train designed, developed, and built by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
Key Features
Distributed power gives the train higher acceleration and deceleration compared to loco-hauled trains
The trains have fully sealed gangways for a dust-free environment, modular bio-vacuum toilets etc.
This feature is called a distributed traction power system
They are being made at Rs 106 crore per trainset of 16 cars, at 2018 pricing
They are self-propelled trains that do not require an engine
Benefits offered
Energy Efficient
Reduce Turnaround Time
Cuts Travel Time Drastically
Faster Acceleration and Deceleration among others
Why High-speed rail projects are important for India?
Spin-off effect: It creates jobs in long run
Boost to ‘Make in India’
Role of the trains in India’s development
Environmental benefits offered if it becomes popular commutation
Improve India’s GDP
Social benefits brought by speedy distant connectivity
Economic multiplier effect
Major challenges
Lack of Political will
Short of Investments
Alternative new technologies ex. Hyperloop
Legal troubles over laying of tracks
Infrastructure Bottleneck
Way ahead
Priority to systematic sustainable development work
To ensure the induction of these trains in the shortest time possible
Railways will have to pool in all resources and multiple stakeholders
Push for the technology transfer
Politics and Policy have to be in sync for the railway modernization
Various modernization
projects
‘KAVACH’ System
Theme-Based ‘Bharat Gaurav’ Tourist Circuit Trains
LHB coaches
Station Redevelopment
High Speed Rail Corridors
Administrative issues
of Indian Railways
Engaged in several un-remunerative peripheral activities
Political involvement
Highly centralised
Operating inefficiency
Monopoly