Video: Vande Bharat Express speeds at 180 km per hour, glass full of water stays stable

The new Vande Bharat Express sailed through a trial run today with the train clocking a speed of over 180 km per hour.

Southern Railway shared a video of the trial run and praised the stability inside the new coaches even when it’s running at such a high speed.

Visuals from inside the train showed a glass of water filled to the brim remaining steady even as the train accelerated to a speed of 180 km per hour.

“Take a look at the new Vande Bharat rake on a trial run clocking 180-183 Kmph. A glass filled to the brim with water stays stable even as the train speeds at 180 Kmph,” said Southern Railway while sharing the video.

Vande Bharat, which is completely manufactured in India, is a self-propelled engine train. This means it does not have a separate engine. The train is equipped with automatic doors and air-conditioned chair car coaches and a revolving chair that can rotate up to 180 degrees.

As many as 75 Vande Bharat trains will be manufactured and deployed across the country before August 15, 2023 in accordance with the target set by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.