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Updated:Dec 19, 2018, 02:11 PM IST

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After Train-18, Railway passengers will soon get another high-tech train from the stable of the Integral Coach Factory (ICF). The new train –Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) –commonly known as electric train, running at a speed of 130 Kmph is ready for its trial launch. The EMU train with higher passenger capacity, GPS based passenger information/ announcement system, has been already set off for Delhi on Wednesday (December 19), Sudhanshu Mani, General Manager, ICF said. The Stainless steel coach body train is expected to reach Shukurbasti between December 24-25. Once its trail is successful, the train's commercial launch will be rolled out.

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The new EMU is designed on the same principle as that of the Train 18, India's first locomotive less train. ICF started making the new EMUs from 2018 which is more modern, maintenance friendly and energy efficient. The prototype of underslung EMU has been manufactured by ICF at a cost of Rs 26 crore slightly higher than the conventional train. The ICF had requested Railway Board to allot this rake to Southern Railway which would enable easier monitoring performance. The train comes with facilities like air conditioned driver cabs and ergonomic driver desk, CCTV surveillance system, Talk Back system to enable passengers to talk to driver in case of emergency.