From Financialexpress · Shubham Chhabra · · 1m
Sabarmati Vande Bharat Maintenance Hub
Indian Railways builds Rs 307-crore hub in Ahmedabad for Vande Bharat train repairs.
In brief
Indian Railways builds Rs 307-crore hub in Ahmedabad for Vande Bharat train repairs. Western Railway’s new Sabarmati facility will repair 24-coach Vande Bharat trains locally, cutting transport needs. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Sabarmati Vande Bharat Maintenance Hub
Indian Railways is developing a Rs 307-crore maintenance facility at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad for Vande Bharat train repairs.
Phase II Project Scope
The facility handles scheduled SS-I and SS-II maintenance for 24-coach Vande Bharat trainsets.
Maintenance Timelines
SS-I maintenance takes 30 days per trainset, SS-II takes 45 days, servicing 12 trainsets annually.
Heavy Repair Bay Shed
The 322m x 25m shed covers 86,597 sq ft with two maintenance lines for coaches and interiors.
Component Sheds
Separate 322m x 20m sheds will service traction transformers, motors, and electrical components.
Track Infrastructure
Rail linking across four stabling lines covers 2,547 metres for 24-coach trainsets.
The main idea
Western Railway’s new Sabarmati facility will repair 24-coach Vande Bharat trains locally, cutting transport needs.
