Namo Bharat
Trainset used for RapidX, Indian semi-high-speed regional rail service serving Delhi-NCR / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about Namo Bharat EMU trainset. For RapidX: regional rapid transit service, see RapidX.
The Namo Bharat is an Indian Electric multiple unit (EMU) train built for RapidX (Regional Rapid Transit services).[6] The train was designed by the French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom at its engineering centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, and was manufactured in Savli, Gujarat. The train has an aerodynamic design which reduces the drag when it travels. The train has a design speed of 180 km/h (110 mph) and is operated at a speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).[1][7]
Quick Facts In service, Manufacturer ...
Namo Bharat | |
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In service | 2023–present |
Manufacturer | Alstom Transport India Limited[1] |
Designer | Alstom in Hyderabad[1] |
Assembly | Alstom in Savli[1] |
Built at | Alstom Savli plant (formerly Bombardier Transportation)[1] |
Constructed | 8 May 2022[1] |
Entered service | 20 October 2023 |
Number built | 210[2] |
Number in service | 1 |
Formation | 8 or 16 cars per trainset |
Capacity | 407 (seating) 1,061(standing)[3] |
Owners | NCRTC |
Operators | DB RRTS Operations India Pvt. Ltd.[4] |
Depots | 1 |
Lines served | 1 |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | stainless steel body |
Car length | 22 m[2] |
Width | 3.20 m[2] |
Doors | Automatic[1] |
Maximum speed |
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Power supply | 25 kV 50 Hz AC |
HVAC | yes |
Safety system(s) | ETCS Level 2 with ATO subsystem supported by Nokia 4.9G/LTE private wireless network[5] |
Seating | 2x2[1] |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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Currently, it is running and operational on Delhi Meerut RRTS system.