Vinod Bhat
New Delhi: Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today reviewed the manufacturing of Bharat-made Bullet Train-B28, at ADITYA – manufacturing Facility in Bengaluru.
The Minister reviewed the specialised manufacturing infrastructure, including precision-engineered jigs and fixtures for carbody fabrication, and witnessed key stages of production such as underframe, sidewall, roof assembly, car assembly, surface preparation, treatment etc. These advanced manufacturing processes are critical to achieving the precision, strength and quality standards required for high-speed rail operations.
He also witnessed the ‘Squeeze Test’ demonstration, a critical quality assurance process in which the train carbody is subjected to controlled compressive/tensile forces to assess its structural strength, rigidity and dimensional stability.
He examined passenger seats, focusing on the comfort and convenience they will offer during high-speed journeys, and reviewed key onboard systems and components, including the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, couplers and other train equipment and assemblies.
He also reviewed side module, roof module manufacturing and witnessed the subsequent integration and assembly operations.
