Goa, Nov. 2 -- India's first indigenous bullet train is being manufactured at the Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) facility in Bengaluru for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor. Designed by Indian engineers, the train is being developed to operate in the country's climatic and operational conditions.

The train is designed to reach a maximum test speed of 280 kmph, while its operational speed will be 249 kmph. Measuring 202 metres, it will feature eight coaches - four motor cars and four trailer cars - with a passenger capacity of 557, including two seats for persons with reduced mobility.

Seven coaches will have standard-class seating in a 3x2 configuration, while one executive-class coach will feature 2x2 seating. Driver's ...