Jindal Stainless has supplied the stainless
steel required to make Vande Bharat train's sleeper coaches, reported the news
agency PTI on September 8. The first set of coaches is scheduled to be
dispatched later this month, and an official launch is expected by the end of
2024.
Vande Bharat sleeper train, designed to run at 160 kmph,
offering 16 coaches, which include 11 AC three-tier coaches, four AC two-tier
coaches, and one AC first-class coach, will be accommodating 823 passengers.(PTI)
Jindal Stainless has supplied the stainless steel
required to make Vande Bharat train's sleeper coaches, reported the news agency
PTI, quoting the company's statement on Sunday, September 8.
According
to the report, the Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, recently unveiled the prototype of the train's coach for which the
company supplied high-strength tempered 301L grade austenitic stainless steel.
The sleeper coach of the Vande Bharat train is designed for overnight journeys.
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The
tempered 301L grade steel provides better performance, durability, enhanced
passenger safety, superior crash and fire resistance properties, and a lower
life cycle cost due to its corrosion resistance characteristics, which provide
long-term durability, as per the report.
Jindal Stainless shares closed 1.45 per cent
higher at ₹730.05
after Friday's market close, compared to ₹719.65 the
previous day.
“The Vande
Bharat sleeper train is set to mark a new era of innovation in Indian Railways, and we are proud to
play a pivotal role in this transformative project that will revolutionise
long-distance travel in India,” said Abhyuday Jindal, the managing director of
Jindal Stainless reported the news agency.
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“The use of
tempered 301L austenitic stainless steel will lead to reduction in the weight
of each coach by approximately 2 tonnes. This weight reduction will lead to
improved energy efficiency and a lower carbon footprint,
aligning with the sustainability goals of modern rail transport,” he said, as
per the report.
Vande
Bharat sleeper train, designed to run at 160 kmph, offering 16 coaches
which include 11 AC three-tier coaches, four AC two-tier coaches, and one AC
first-class coach, will be accommodating 823 passengers. The new train will
offer a combination of mobility, comfort and contemporary amenities. The first
set of coaches is scheduled to be dispatched later this month, and an official
launch is expected by the end of 2024, according to the agency report.