TransportationTESTTested
Vande Bharat chair car set completes 180 kmph trial on Mathura–Nagda section
India8 Oct 2026
A 16-coach Vande Bharat Chair Car trainset completed a high-speed trial run reaching 180 kmph on the Mathura–Nagda railway section on 2026-10-08. The trial was conducted under the supervision of the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS) and evaluated high-speed performance, operational efficiency and safety parameters.
Why it matters
The test provides safety and performance data needed to decide whether this trainset and the route can support higher passenger-service speeds in future, subject to infrastructure and clearances.
Indian RailwaysChief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS)Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala