Jindal Stainless supplies stainless steel for Vande Bharat sleeper train

New Delhi: Jindal Stainless has supplied high-strength tempered 301LN grade austenitic stainless steel for the Vande Bharat sleeper coaches. The prototype of these coaches was recently unveiled by the Union Minister of Railways Ahwini Vaishnaw in Bengaluru. The coaches are being manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and BEML Limited and are designed for overnight journeys covering distances between 800 km and 1,200 km.

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The tempered 301LN austenitic stainless steel offers enhanced performance, durability, and corrosion resistance, ensuring lower life-cycle costs and long-term reliability. Additionally, its superior crash and fire resistance properties contribute to enhanced passenger safety, maintaining stringent safety standards in railway transport.

The Managing Director of Jindal Stainless Abhyuday Jindal commented that the Vande Bharat sleeper train represents a new era of innovation in Indian Railways. The use of tempered stainless steel reduces the weight of each coach by approximately 2 tonnes, resulting in improved energy efficiency and a lower carbon footprint, aligning with modern sustainability goals. He also emphasized the enhanced safety and aesthetic appeal of the train, highlighting the engineering excellence of the Indian Railways.

Capable of achieving speeds up to 160 km/h, the new coaches are designed to offer a combination of mobility, comfort, and contemporary amenities. The first batch of these coaches is expected to be dispatched from BEML’s Bengaluru plant by September 20, with an official launch anticipated by December 2024.

Jindal Stainless has been a key supplier of stainless steel for Indian Railways since 1998, contributing to major projects like Vande Metro, Kolkata’s underwater metro, India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), and the Mumbai metro. The company is also one of the few globally capable of manufacturing special-finish stainless steel for metro and railway coach production.

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