The Hindu : Fastest train trial run conducted

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Monday, Dec 30, 2002

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Fastest train trial run conducted

Mumbai Dec. 29. For the first time in the history of Indian Railways, a special train on trial ran at a speed of 150 kmph, the fastest ever, on the Konkan Railway today.

The train covered 442 km between Madgaon in Goa and Roha near Mumbai in a record time of three-and-half hours, the Konkan Railway Managing Director, B. Rajaram, told reporters at Panvel, near here.

Special imported LHB coaches were used for conducting the trial. The trial special comprised an ascillograph car, LHB AC chair car and LHB generator cum brake van with WDP4 locomotive as used in Jan-Shatabdi train.

Earlier, when the train reached Panvel after the trial run, it was welcomed amid huge applause and cheer from railway officials and onlookers.

The Konkan Railway track has been designed for a speed potential of 160 kmph and today's trial was a step towards achieving the full potential of the track, Mr. Rajaram said.

The trial runs for 130 kmph and 140 kmph speed were successfully conducted earlier on December 26 and 28 respectively, he added.

PTI

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