Train 18 High Speed Trials 150-180 Km & Varanasi OR Bhopal? Route Choice Analysis

Описание: The first trial run of indigenous developed Indian's engine-less train, the "Train 18" was successfully conducted on tracks at Moradabad-Rampur section of Northern Indian Railways on Sunday morning. During the trial run, the train was made to run at different speeds and its breaking was also checked.

According to Railways, the train was made to run at three different speeds of 30 kilometers per hour (Km/hr), 50 Km/hr and 60 Km/hr respectively. The maximum speed of the "Train 18" is 220 Km/hr.

"The train was tested at different speeds during the trial run. Initially, the train was sped at 30 Km/hr for testing train followed by 50 Km/hr. While the third time it was made to run at 60 Km/hr while an eye was also kept on the functioning of its brakes apart from other parameters over which the train was tested," said Assistant Operations Manager (AOM), Coaching, DP Singh while speaking to ANI.

During its trial run members of various dedicated teams who worked upon the circuit, cleaning and other aspects of the train were present. According to officials, Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) also created a working desk inside the train to keep a vigil on train speed, jerking and other features.

Second round of trials were going on at this time between Kota - Sawaimadhavpur on the Mathura - Vadodara section of Western Railway. These were done bewteen 150-180 Km and for the first time an Indian Made train on Indian Tracks crossed the 180 Km / hour speed barrier.

This train comprised of as many as 16 coaches including the driving coach with around 44 seats and 78 seats installed in trailer coaches. Two disabled-friendly toilets have also been installed in the train and there is a space for baby care along with special pantry units.

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