Deals14 May 2024, 07:49 pm
Jindal Stainless Supplies High-Strength Stainless Steel for India's First Vande Metro Train
AI Summary
Jindal Stainless, India's largest stainless steel manufacturer, has supplied the tempered 201LN grade of high-strength stainless steel for the recently unveiled Vande Metro train, making the coaches lighter, more energy efficient, and more cost-effective. The 201LN grade is also more corrosion resistant, has higher strength, superior durability, and better crash-resistant properties. The Vande Metro train, a shorter-distance version of the Vande Bharat Express, aims to cater to urban commuters travelling distances up to 250 km and is expected to connect more than 120 cities nationwide.
Key Highlights
- Jindal Stainless has supplied high-strength stainless steel for India's first Vande Metro train
- The thickness of the external panels of trainsets has been reduced from 3 mm to 2 mm for lighter, more energy-efficient trains
- The stainless steel 201LN grade is extremely corrosion resistant, has higher strength, superior durability, and exhibits better crash-resistant properties
- 201LN stainless steel helps reduce the carbon footprint and acts as a catalyst for the Indian Railways' Net Zero target
- Vande Metro trains to provide a world-class experience to passengers and will connect more than 120 cities nationwide