The fastest Indian railway currently is the Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, which has a top speed of 180 km/h (110 mph). It was developed and manufactured by the Indian Railways’ Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. The train has reduced travel time on the Delhi-Varanasi route by about 15%
The Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is a semi-high speed intercity electric multiple unit (EMU) train. It is the fastest Indian railway currently, with a top speed of 180 km/h (110 mph). The train was developed and manufactured by the Indian Railways’ Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. It was first introduced in 2019, and has since been operating on several key routes in India. One of the key features of the Vande Bharat Express is its reduced travel time on key routes.
