India’s B28 bullet train: reported speed, capacity and manufacturing

Technology · First reported 1 Nov, 10:59 · Updated 11:22

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The supplied reports identify the B28 as India’s first bullet train and highlight a 280 kmph speed and capacity for 557 passengers. NDTV’s snippet says the train is being manufactured at BEML’s Bengaluru facility and its headline lists eight coaches.

The Indian Express identifies the B28 as India’s first bullet train and lists a speed of 280 kmph and capacity of 557 passengers.
NDTV’s headline also gives a speed of 280 kmph and capacity of 557 passengers, and lists eight coaches.
NDTV says manufacturing of the train is underway at Bharat Earth Movers Limited’s facility in Bengaluru.

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Key facts

Train designation: B28
Reported speed: 280 kmph
Passenger capacity: 557
Coaches: Eight, listed in NDTV’s headline
Manufacturing location: BEML facility in Bengaluru; manufacturing is underway