The high-speed test underlines growing domestic manufacturing strength as Indian Railways prepares to launch long-distance sleeper services.
Indian Railways has initiated the final location survey for a direct route between Mathura and Aligarh while evaluating a Vande Bharat extension.
Integral Coach Factory in Chennai is preparing to build 50 expanded 24-coach sets to boost capacity on long-distance overnight routes.
The speed upgrade on the challenging 111-kilometre Himalayan section brings the Kashmir Valley closer to seamless rail connectivity.
