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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Vande Bharat Freight EMU Hits 145 kmph On First Day Of Trial In Kota",
  "summary": "India's first Vande Bharat Freight EMU touched 145 kilometres per hour on the very first day of its technical trial in Rajasthan's Kota division, marking a major leap for freight transport.",
  "content": "Indian Railways has kicked off the technical trial of the country's first Vande Bharat platform-based Freight EMU, and on its very first day in the Kota division of Rajasthan, the train touched a top speed of 145 kilometres per hour. The trial is being seen as an early glimpse of a faster, more modern era of freight movement on Indian tracks.\n\nInside the design and capacity of the new freight train\nThe prototype has been built by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai and carries a total of 16 coaches, made up of 12 parcel coaches, 2 refrigerated DTC coaches and 2 non-driving trailer coaches. It rides on the same modern bogie system used in the Vande Bharat trains and has an axle load of more than 20 tonnes. Railways say the train's total payload capacity crosses 397 tonnes, meaning it can carry significantly more freight in a single run than earlier rakes.\n\nHow the trial run unfolded between Kota and Mahidpur Road\nThe train left Kota at 6 am for its trial run to Mahidpur Road. It was first tested at a speed of 120 kilometres per hour, before being gradually pushed up to 135 kilometres per hour. On the return leg, the Freight EMU hit its highest recorded speed of 145 kilometres per hour, the standout result of the day's run. Over the next month, the train will undergo at least two round trips daily under a range of different conditions to assess its performance thoroughly.\n\nEvery safety and technical parameter under scrutiny\nThrough the trial, engineers will closely study the train's stability across speeds ranging from 120 to 145 kilometres per hour. Emergency braking response, coupler force, performance on curves and the reliability of the traction system will all be examined. The tests will also cover regenerative energy recovery, signalling behaviour, telecom interference and the safety of the doors. Internal systems such as CCTV, lighting and short-circuit protection are being checked as well.\n\nWhat it means for e-commerce and time-sensitive cargo\nA high-speed Freight EMU like this could turn out to be a gamechanger for e-commerce and express parcel businesses. Faster delivery times are expected to bring major benefits to logistics operators handling time-sensitive shipments. The refrigerated coaches will also make it easier to transport goods that need to be kept cold in transit. In effect, Indian Railways' tracks are set to carry not just faster passengers but faster business too.\n\nWhat comes next\nIndian Railways is working toward freight transport that is faster, more reliable and built on modern technology, and the Vande Bharat Freight EMU is being viewed as a key experiment in that direction. If the trials succeed, such trains could become part of the country's high-speed freight network in the future. This first leap to 145 kilometres per hour has already given real momentum to that mission.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: If the trial succeeds, e-commerce and express parcel shipments could reach customers faster nationwide, benefiting time-sensitive businesses.\n• In Kota, Rajasthan: The Kota division will see at least two trial round trips daily for the next month, keeping rail activity on this stretch elevated.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Where did the Vande Bharat Freight EMU trial begin?\nIn the Kota division of Rajasthan.\n\n2. What speed did the train reach on the first day?\n145 kilometres per hour.\n\n3. Who built this train?\nThe Integral Coach Factory in Chennai.\n\n4. How many coaches does the train have?\n16 coaches, including 12 parcel coaches, 2 refrigerated DTC coaches and 2 non-driving trailer coaches.\n\n5. What is the train's payload capacity?\nMore than 397 tonnes.\n\n6. What route did the trial run cover?\nFrom Kota to Mahidpur Road, departing at 6 am.\n\n7. How long will the trial continue?\nFor the next one month, with at least two round trips daily.\n\n8. Who stands to benefit most from this train?\nE-commerce and express parcel businesses along with time-sensitive logistics companies.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/rajasthan/kota-men-vande-bharat-freight-emu-ne-trayala-men-chhui-145-ki-raphtara-12105",
  "category": "Rajasthan",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-30",
  "tags": [
    "Vande Bharat Freight EMU",
    "Kota trial",
    "Indian Railways",
    "Integral Coach Factory",
    "freight transport",
    "refrigerated coach"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}