BEML Ltd receives order of Integral Coach Factory High-Speed Rail Design and Manufacturing

New Delhi: BEML Limited has been awarded a contract for the design, manufacturing, and commissioning of two high-speed trainsets, each comprising 8 cars by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai. The price of each car is Rs 27.86 Crs and the total contract value is Rs 866.87 Crs which includes design cost, one-time development cost, non-recurring charges, the one-time cost towards Jigs, fixtures, tooling, and testing facilities, which will be utilized for all future High-Speed projects in India.

This project marks a significant milestone in India's high-speed rail journey and will see the first indigenously designed and manufactured trainsets with a test speed of 280 kmph.

The trainsets will be built at BEML's Bengaluru rail coach complex and are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026. Featuring a fully air-conditioned, Chair Car configuration, the trains will offer modern passenger amenities such as reclining and rotatable seats, special provisions for passengers with restricted mobility, and onboard infotainment systems.

This contract further strengthens BEML's position as a leader in rolling stock manufacturing and reaffirms its commitment to India's vision of a faster, more efficient rail network.

 BEML Limited is a leading multi-technology ‘Schedule A’ company under the Ministry of Defence, which plays a pivotal role in serving India’s core sectors like Defence, Rail, Power, Mining, and Construction by offering world-class products.

BEML operates in three verticals viz. Defence & Aerospace, Mining & Construction, and Rail & Metro and has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located at Bangalore, Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Mysore, Palakkad, with having very strong R&D infrastructure and nationwide network of sales and services.