BS reported that BEML Limited has delivered the stainless steel electrical multiple unit to the Indian Railways for deployment in Eastern Railways.

The company has designed and developed the stainless steel coach in house at its R&D Division. The RDSO has approved the design and Indian Railways have placed a developmental order for design, development and manufacture of 10 units.

Each rake of SS EMU is corrosion proof and consists of 9 cars. The first rake of 9 cars has been cleared by RDSO and Rail India Technical and Engineering Services and has been successfully commissioned for trial run at Sealdah Division of Eastern Railways in Kolkata.

BEML said in a release that "The new design of SS EMU has been developed for the first time in the country with modern aesthetic look, comfortable seating and the interiors are designed to be on par with Metro Cars, thus making the SS EMU more comfortable, durable, safe and easy for maintenance."

Source - Business Standard

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