Vande Bharat freight train starts trial run on Ahmedabad‑Mumbai route
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On Saturday, India’s first Vande Bharat freight EMU completed a 130‑km/h trial run on the Western Railway’s Ahmedabad–Vadodara–Mumbai Central section. The test, conducted by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation, assessed the high‑speed cargo train’s operational capabilities and confirmed its suitability for future freight services. The trial marks a key step toward expanding high‑speed freight operations across the country.
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- Center (2): Indian Express, Free Press Journal
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- India’s first Vande Bharat freight train hits 130 kmph during trial run on Ahmedabad-Mumbai route — Indian Express (center)
- Vande Bharat freight train begins trial run on Ahmedabad-Mumbai route — Indian Express (center)
- India’s First Vande Bharat Freight EMU Completes 130 Kmph Trial Run On Western Railway Network For High-Speed Cargo Operations — Free Press Journal (center)