Railways to carry out second phase trial of Talgo train today

Railways will hold the second phase trial of the Spanish train Talgo between Mathura and Palwal stations today, with speed trials of up to 180 km per hour.

The earlier trial was carried out between Bareilly and Moradabad stations last month.

A team of Spanish officials along with officials and experts from Indian Railway's Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) will take part in the trials of the nine-coach Talgo train.

The Talgo 250 category of train has a maximum speed of 250 km per hour. However, Indian Railways will be testing Talgo train at a speed not over 180 km per hour.

Talgo coaches are lightweight and designed to negotiate curves without decelerating. Talgo train's articulated union between coaches, guided axels and independent wheels allows for a natural tilting system.

The Talgo 250 is a dual voltage electric train (AC/DC) equipped with variable gauge axles. This allows the units to be used on high-speed lines and on conventional broad gauge lines.

High level of safety and comfort, great adaptability to any infrastructure, lower operation and maintenance costs, high reduction of CO2 emission, noise and vibration compared to competitors, most accessibility and comfort are the biggest advantage of Talgo trains.

The nine-coach Talgo train consists of two Executive Class cars, four Chair Cars, a cafeteria, a power car and a tail-end coach for staff and equipment.

Eventually, Railways plans to introduce the Talgo Trains, which consumes 30 per cent less energy, on the Delhi-Mumbai route. The Delhi to Mumbai train journey will take just 12 hours with high-speed Talgo train.