From The Economic Times · ET Online · · 1m 10s
Ahmedabad Gets Vande Bharat Maintenance Hub
Ahmedabad will host a Rs 307 crore facility for Vande Bharat train repairs and maintenance.
In brief
Ahmedabad will host a Rs 307 crore facility for Vande Bharat train repairs and maintenance. Ahmedabad's new Rs 307 crore maintenance hub will handle Vande Bharat train repairs locally, reducing the need to send trainsets to other locations for overhauls. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Ahmedabad's New Vande Bharat Hub
Ahmedabad will get a dedicated maintenance hub for Vande Bharat Express trains to handle repairs locally.
Rs 307 Crore Facility
The Rs 307 crore maintenance hub will service coaches, wheels, and key mechanical and electrical systems under one roof.
Phase II Project
The project is part of Phase II of the Sabarmati Integrated Coaching Depot and is being undertaken by Western Railway's Ahmedabad division.
24-Coach Train Support
The facility will handle scheduled maintenance of 24-coach Vande Bharat trainsets as the network expands.
Heavy Repair Shed
The heavy repair shed will have two lines: one for lifting coaches and removing bogies, the other for interior repairs and electrical systems.
Wheel Care Shed
Construction of the wheel care shed is complete with modern machinery for maintaining wheels and axles.
Electrical Substation
The electrical substation building is ready and has been handed over for use.
Here's the gist
Ahmedabad's new Rs 307 crore maintenance hub will handle Vande Bharat train repairs locally, reducing the need to send trainsets to other locations for overhauls.
