(20 second reading) Jindal Stainless announced the company has supplied high-strength stainless steel for the first Vande Metro train. This project is aimed at enhancing inter-city travel services across the nation.
The Vande Metro involved the use of a tempered 201LN grade of high-strength stainless steel supplied by Jindal Stainless. This marks the first instance of the 201LN grade being used, resulting in lighter and more energy-efficient train coaches. The Indian Railways unveiled its first Vande Metro train from the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai.
According to the company, the external panels of the trainsets have been slimmed down from 3 mm to 2 mm, leading to lighter, more energy-efficient, and cost-effective trains.