280 Kmph Speed, Next-Gen Features: India's First Bullet Train Takes Shape In Bengaluru

India is preparing to roll out its first indigenously designed and manufactured Bullet Train for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor. Currently being manufactured at BEML's Bengaluru facility, the train is designed to achieve a maximum test speed of 280 kmph and an operational speed of 249 kmph. The 202-metre-long train will feature eight coaches and accommodate 557 passengers, including dedicated seats for persons with reduced mobility. It will offer spacious seating, Wi-Fi-based infotainment, LED lighting, wide windows, modern toilets and multilingual passenger information displays. Accessibility features include level boarding, retractable footsteps and Braille signage. Powered by a 25 kV AC overhead system, the train will also use regenerative braking and advanced aerodynamic technology to improve energy efficiency and reduce noise. #bullettrain #indiabullettrain #indianrailways #mumbaiAhmedabadbullettrain #highspeedrail #beml #makeinindia #bullettrainindia #infrastructure #railwaynews ———————————————————————————————————————— TOI Bharat – Your Window to India And Its Neighbourhood TOI Bharat delivers the latest news, biggest voices, sharpest views and in-depth coverage of India’s political, social and economic landscape. Stay updated will all things making news in India and the subcontinent. We keep you informed. Your Nation. Your Voice India News | Breaking News | Indian Politics I Indian Subcontinent I India I Bangladesh I Pakistan I Nepal I Sri Lanka I Bhutan |Today Breaking News | 2026 Breaking News | Top Strories | Top News Join Millions Reading TOI; Download Our App At http://toi.in/app-yt #TOIBharat #IndiaNews #BreakingNews Subscribe to TOI Bharat and press the bell icon to stay updated with our latest videos! Visit our website: https://www.timesofindia.com/