India’s First Bullet Train: 280 kmph Speed, 8 Coaches and 557-Passenger Capacity

India is preparing to introduce its first bullet train as part of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. The train is being manufactured at Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)’s facility in Bengaluru and is being designed to meet Indian weather conditions and passenger requirements. It will have eight coaches, a total length of 202 metres and a passenger capacity of 557, including two dedicated spaces for passengers with disabilities. The train is designed to reach a maximum testing speed of 280 kmph, while its planned operational speed is 249 kmph. Its configuration will include four motor cars and four trailer cars, with seven standard-class coaches and one executive-class coach.

The train will offer 3×2 seating in standard class and 2×2 seating in executive class. Features will include spacious windows, individual charging points, luggage racks, LED lighting, onboard information screens and Wi-Fi-based infotainment. Accessibility measures such as level boarding, specially designed toilets, emergency communication units and Braille indicators are also planned. A dual-unit HVAC system will regulate temperature and humidity, while sound insulation will help reduce noise. The train will operate using a 25 kV AC overhead power supply and feature regenerative braking to recover energy during deceleration. Its aerodynamic design is intended to reduce air resistance and minimise noise and pressure effects, particularly while passing through tunnels. Two eight-coach trainsets may also be combined to operate as a 16-coach service in the future.