Trial successful, but Talgo still needs some modification before starting operations

Even though the trail of Spanish Talgo train was successful, Indian Railways has said that it still needs some modifications before it can be operational, given that it has less width and low footboard height.

The railways will go for an open tender so that it can acquire such lightweight trains from the international market.

The speed trials of the nine-coach Talgo train were conducted between Barailey and Moradabad section, during which it went up to the speed of 115 kmph. Later, a high speed trial was conducted between Mathura and Palwal section, with a test speed of 180 kmph.

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