Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat freight EMU hits 145 kmph in trials
The 16-coach Freight EMU, built for parcel, e-commerce and cold-chain shipments, has begun month-long trials in Rajasthan. With 397 tonnes of payload capacity, the prototype could support faster intercity fulfilment after regulatory clearance.
Indian Railways began trials of a Vande Bharat-based Freight EMU in Rajasthan, designed for faster parcel, e-commerce and cold-chain shipments. The 16-coach prototype reached 145 kmph and will undergo month-long safety, braking, traction and reliability testing.
Why this matters
The trial follows Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat freight-rake trial launch in Kota and its direct Kolkata Port-Nepal container service, extending its push for faster freight links.
Omni-channel is steady, with 1,809 signals recorded in the past 90 days; QoQ figures were not provided.