The consortium of Bharat Heavy Electricals and Titagarh Wagons (BHEL-TWL Consortium) has been awarded an order for 80 nos. Vande Bharat trainsets in the mega tender of Indian Railways. The order is for manufacturing and supply of 80 Nos. Sleeper Class Vande Bharat Trainsets and comprehensive maintenance of the same for 35 years in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
The order also envisage the consortium to equip, upgrade, operate and maintain the exclusive place provided in the Manufacturing Unit at ICF Chennai and Two Depots assigned by Indian Railways. The order has been given to supply 80 Trainsets at the rate of Rs 120 crore/Trainset (excluding taxes & duties).
Titagarh Wagons is the largest private sector manufacturer of railway coaches (EMUs, MEMUs) and the largest wagon maker (other than Railways).
