Russia Offers 360 kmph High-Speed Trains for ‘Make in India’
What Happened
Russia has proposed supplying and jointly manufacturing its Ivolga FG high-speed train, designed to run at up to 360 kmph, in India. The proposal was presented by Russian rail giant Transmashholding (TMH) on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. TMH also offered joint R&D and local production, building on its existing partnership with RVNL for the manufacture of 120 Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets in Maharashtra.
Key Takeaways
The proposal signals Russia’s interest in participating in India’s future high-speed rail expansion and aligns with India’s push for domestic manufacturing. Any deal could deepen India-Russia cooperation in rail technology while adding another contender to India’s high-speed rail ambitions.