Metro Rail News December 2016

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Here's all you need to know about the
Talgo trains that we are about to
welcome on our railway tracks:
High Speed Trains: A Talgo 250 can
run at the speed of 250 kmph.
However, trials in India will only be
conducted at 150-160 kmph.
Lighter Trains: Its lighter trains can
cut travel time by 30 per cent. In fact,
Talgo trains are expected to cover the
Mumbai-Delhi stretch by 12 hours,
unlike the Rajdhani which takes 17
hours.
Less Maintenance: Talgo train coaches would
save up to Rs 1 crore as compared to the LHB
coaches used in Rajdhani and Shatabdi
trains. They are also said to require "less
maintenance". Unlike that for Japanese bullet
trains, no major overhauling of tracks is said to
be required for running Talgo trains in India.
Passenger facility: Amenities like footrests,
reading lights, tables, audio entertainment
control, etc. are provided for every individual
seat. The trains also come with monitors for
video entertainment. Talgo's official website
also promises shower units, in-house restaurant
and a cafeteria car for passenger coaches.
Advanced Technology: Talgo trains have the technology to keep interiors pleasant even when the
temperature outside crosses 50 degree Celsius or drops below -20 degree Celsius.
Energy Efficient: Talgo trains' can also reduce Railways' energy bill by 30 per cent, as its "reduced
weight and inalterability against atmospheric agents is translated into lower energy consumption".
Talgo 250 was the first high speed train to run in Central Asia. In Uzbekistan, it runs on a daily basis.
Pretty and efficient, yes, but these fancy Talgo trains will make train travel more expensive than it is
now.
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