Test run of new orange and grey Vande Bharat Express train begins

Aug 23, 2023 Shipra Parashar

Indian Railways will soon introduce a new coloured Vande Bharat Express train

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This train has been manufactured by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory

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The colour of this ultra modern train will be a mix of orange and grey

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The new train was run and tested on track from ICF to Padi railway flyover

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The test was conducted on August 19, 2023 (Saturday)

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As of now, only one rake with color change has been turned out

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ICF Chennai will produce more such trains in the coming days

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It is still not clear the date and time of its launch

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This new age train has same amenities as the blue and white coaches

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