The trainsets will be produced at BEML’s rail coach facility in Bengaluru. Credit: Pavel L Photo and Video/Shutterstock.

India’s BEML has secured a contract from Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to design, manufacture, and commission two high-speed trainsets.

Valued at ₹8.66bn($103.1m), this order, includes the cost of designing, developing, and commissioning eight-car trainsets, with each car priced at ₹278.6m ($3.31m).

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

The project is expected to be a landmark in India’s high-speed rail journey, with the indigenous trainsets designed to reach test speeds of up to 280 kmph.

These trainsets, featuring a chair car configuration, will be manufactured at BEML’s rail coach complex in Bengaluru and are expected to be delivered by the end of 2026.

The trains set will offer modern amenities such as air-conditioning, reclining and rotatable seats, facilities for passengers with restricted mobility, and onboard infotainment systems.

See Also:

In February 2023, India-based Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) won a tender to construct the Phase-1 project of Bahrain Metro .

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

In support of this project, Delhi Metro signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BEML to manufacture and supply rolling stock.

BEML, a ‘Schedule A’ company under the Ministry of Defence, serves India’s core sectors with its diverse technology offerings.

Its operations span across defence and aerospace, mining and construction, and rail and metro sectors, backed by research and development (R&D) and a nationwide network of sales and services.

The company’s Bengaluru, Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Mysore, and Palakkad facilities are equipped with advanced manufacturing capabilities.