Why Indian Railways is unlikely to go for aluminium-bodied Vande Bharat trains

Indian Railways has nixed plans for aluminium-bodied Vande Bharat trains due to high costs and lack of domestic expertise. Future focus aims at cost-effective sleeper versions utilizing indigenous technology.

Aug 14, 2024 - 16:30
Why Indian Railways is unlikely to go for aluminium-bodied Vande Bharat trains
Indian Railways has nixed plans for aluminium-bodied Vande Bharat trains due to high costs and lack of domestic expertise. Future focus aims at cost-effective sleeper versions utilizing indigenous technology.