Amrit Bharat train: PM Modi to flag off common man's Vande Bharat soon. 5 new features
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today inspected the first Amrit Bharat train, which features push-pull technology. The train is scheduled to be launched soon by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ayodhya. During his inspection, Vaishnaw highlighted the innovative push-pull technology, which he claims significantly increase the speed of the trains as well as passenger comfort.
He also pointed out the introduction of numerous new features aimed at improving passenger comfort and convenience. Originally known as Vande Sadharan during the design stage, the Amrit Bharat Express is designed to be a train for the common man, combining features from the Vande Bharat Express.
The railway minister explained the two prominent technologies used globally in running trains: distributed power technology and push-pull technology. In distributed power technology, every second or third coach has a motor running on electricity supplied through overhead equipment.
He mentioned that Vande Bharat trains are based on distributed power technology. On the other hand, push-pull technology involves two engines, one at the front and the other at the end of the train. While the front engine pulls the train, the rear engine simultaneously pushes it forward.
Vaishnaw noted that significant modifications were made to the Amrit Bharat train to incorporate push-pull technology, resulting in improved acceleration and deceleration.
The railway minister specifically highlighted the Amrit Bharat's unique feature—a semi-permanent coupler—that minimizes jerks during the train's starts and stops, ensuring safer operation. The new coupler replaces the older technology used in the 1990s, which often caused discomfort to passengers due to jerks. Vaishnaw
