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Bengaluru's BEML factory successfully tests indigenous bullet train, achieving 280 km/h speed

Bengaluru's BEML factory successfully tests indigenous bullet train, achieving 280 km/h speed
Image: Asianet Suvarna News

BEML factory in Bengaluru is developing an indigenous bullet train, which is a historic achievement for self-reliant India. The train, capable of 280 km/h, successfully passed the 'Squeeze Test' for its car body. The train will have a total capacity of 557 passengers across 8 coaches, including 4 motor coaches and 4 trailer coaches.

Originally reported by Asianet Suvarna News Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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