India’s first engine-less semi-high speed train – “Train 18” – was rolled out Monday by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) here and will eventually replace the Shatabdi Express for inter-city travel. The Rs 100 crore country’s first engine-less train “Train 18”, developed by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) was unveiled Monday by Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani.
The newly made train-set has been manufactured by the ICF in a record time of 18 months and will run in the route of Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi for its inaugural ride. Currently, only Gatiman Express touches the same speed of 160 kilometres per hour. Unlike regular trains, this train will have a higher acceleration, making it faster to pick up of speed. Normal trains have engines, however, in Train-18, the engine will be a part of the coach.
Here are things to know about the engine-less semi-high speed train:
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(Inputs from IANS and PTI)
