Indian Railways tests 145 km/h freight Vande Bharat for parcel and cold-chain logistics
A 16-coach freight EMU trial reached 145 km/h, carrying parcel capacity alongside two refrigerated coaches. With payload capacity above 397 tonnes, the prototype could strengthen faster intercity fulfilment for e-commerce, express parcels and temperature-sensitive retail supply chains.
Indian Railways trialled a 16-coach Vande Bharat freight EMU at up to 145 km/h. With refrigerated coaches and over 397 tonnes of payload capacity, it could improve e-commerce, express-parcel and cold-chain delivery speeds in India.
Why this matters
Indian Railways recently began freight Vande Bharat trials in Kota and reported 145 kmph test runs, while also preparing online luggage booking for reserved-train passengers. The prototype expands its rail-based parcel and fulfilment options.
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