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20 features of India's indigenous bullet train revealed: 280 kmph test speed, 249 kmph operational speed, 557 passengers, 8 coaches, Wi-Fi infotainment for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed corridor

TOI Business Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 03, 2026, 12:57 IST

  1. Designed for a maximum testing speed of 280 km/h and an operating speed of 249 km/h.
  2. Total train length of approximately 202 metres.
  3. Eight-car configuration comprising four motor cars and four trailer cars.
  4. Passenger capacity of around 557, including dedicated space for two divyangjan or persons with reduced mobility. Information signage includes Braille to assist visually impaired passengers.
  5. Seven standard-class coaches featuring 3×2 seating and one executive-class coach with a 2×2 seating arrangement.
  6. Driver's cabs at both ends, equipped with an intelligent on-board control system to facilitate quick decision-making and coordination with the operation control centre.
  7. Two eight-car trainsets can be coupled to operate as a 16-car train in the future.
  8. Ergonomically designed seats with sufficient legroom.
  9. LED lighting throughout the interiors.
  10. Overhead racks for carrying baggage.
  11. Additional luggage stands on the floor for larger bags and suitcases.
  12. Power outlets for charging mobile devices and operating laptops.
  13. Modern bio-digester toilets designed to minimise effluent.
  14. Large windows alongside every row of seats, allowing passengers to enjoy the view.The train will also feature sealed, single-piece gangways connecting its coaches, enabling passengers to move between cars comfortably.
  15. LCD screens inside the coaches display information in English, Hindi and regional languages.
  16. Public address and automatic announcement systems provide audio information to passengers.
  17. Emergency talk-back units installed in passenger cabins and vestibules allow travellers to contact the train crew during emergencies.
  18. A Wi-Fi-based passenger infotainment system gives travellers access to preloaded entertainment and other infotainment content.
  19. Retractable steps fitted into the doors help reduce the horizontal gap between the train and the platform.
  20. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system is designed to regulate the temperature and humidity inside the train, helping maintain comfortable conditions for passengers. Each coach is fitted with two HVAC units.
  21. Sound insulation within the car body and floor structure. Special coatings designed to dampen noise. Skirts, bogie covers and fairings that form part of the train's noise-reduction measures.
  22. It is also equipped with regenerative braking technology, which recovers energy during braking and helps improve overall energy efficiency.


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