BEML Limited has been awarded a contract by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, to design, manufacture, and commission two high-speed trainsets. Each trainset will consist of eight cars, with a total contract value of ₹866.87 crore. This amount includes the design costs, one-time development expenses, and non-recurring charges for jigs, fixtures, tooling, and testing facilities. The price of each car is ₹27.86 crore.
The trainsets, which are to be built at BEML’s Bengaluru rail coach complex, will feature a fully air-conditioned Chair Car configuration and are expected to have a test speed of 280 kmph. Delivery of the trainsets is scheduled by the end of 2026. They will offer amenities such as reclining and rotatable seats, special provisions for passengers with restricted mobility, and onboard infotainment systems.