BEML Ltd. announced on Tuesday that it has secured a contract from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai to design, manufacture, and commission two high-speed trainsets for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor. Each of these trainsets will consist of eight cars, with a price tag of Rs 28 crore per train. The total contract value amounts to Rs 867 crore, covering design costs, one-time development costs, and expenses for jigs, fixtures, tooling, and testing facilities, which will be utilized for future high-speed rail projects in India.
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The manufacturing of these trainsets will take place at BEML’s rail coach complex in Bengaluru, with an expected delivery timeline by the end of 2026. The trainsets will feature a fully air-conditioned chair car configuration, offering modern passenger amenities such as reclining and rotatable seats, special accommodations for passengers with limited mobility, and onboard infotainment systems.
This project represents a significant step forward for India’s high-speed rail initiatives, introducing the first indigenously designed and manufactured trainsets with a test speed of 280 km/h. BEML emphasized that this contract further solidifies its leadership in the rolling stock manufacturing sector.
BEML operates in three key sectors: defense and aerospace, mining and construction, and rail and metro. The company boasts advanced manufacturing facilities located in Bengaluru, Kolar Gold Fields, Mysore, and Palakkad, complemented by R&D capabilities and a nationwide sales and service network.
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The ICF, known for producing trains for the Mumbai suburban network, had recently issued a tender for the construction of two state-of-the-art high-speed chair car trains. These new trains will be integral to the ambitious 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor, which has an estimated cost of Rs 1.1 lakh crore.
Originally, the corridor was intended to feature the Japanese Shinkansen E5 trains, which can reach speeds of up to 350 km/h. However, due to the high costs associated with Japanese manufacturers, the Indian government decided to pursue domestic production for these high-speed trains.
