Title - Train - 20 train sets to run on Rajdhani Routes

For first time in Indian Rail History Indian Railways will roll out 15 aluminium bodied trains sets much like metro train sets. These train sets will be called as train 20 and will run on prestigious Rajdhani routes. The main difference in Train 20 and current Rajdhani trains will be absence of locomotive. Currently Rajdhani trains are hauled by locomotives externally which does takes away fast acceleration and deceleration as compared to EMU units like metro. Also these trainsets will be made of aluminium, therefore, it will be lighter and can be run on speeds of 160kmph easily.

There will be both sleeper berths and seating arrangements in these trains sets. By 2020 ICF (Integral Coach factory) will be able to roll out from its Chennai based factory for which a global tender has been floated.  Bids are expected to be opened next year for necessary action.

Currently, the ICF is executing the manufacture of 16 trainsets designed by in-house talent under its Train-18 programme. The first trainset under the Train-18 plan is expected to roll out by May next year. While the Train-18 coaches are of stainless steel and meant to run on intra-day, inter-city Shatabdi routes and will only have seating arrangements while Train-20 coaches will be of aluminium and aimed at the day-night Rajdhani service.