India’s first engine-less train unveiled

The Rs 100-crore indigenously developed hightech, energy-efficient, self-propelled or engineless train was flagged off by Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani here yesterday.

Officials said India’s first trainset – Train 18 – will be a game-changer for the Indian Railways. The train was developed at nearly half the cost that is normally incurred for such development. The train with a capacity to touch speed of 160 kmph will replace the Shatabdi Express.