Vande Bharat 4.0 to hit 250 km/h by 2027, challenging bullet trains

• Vande Bharat 4.0, set for a 2027 launch, aims for a top speed of 250 km/h, making it India's fastest train.
• The new version will undergo test runs on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai track, a route deemed suitable for high-speed operations.
• Railway officials confirm that tracks, signaling, and coach designs are engineered to support the 250 km/h speed.
• This advanced version is part of the Railway Ministry's plan to operate 4,500 Vande Bharat trains by 2047.
• The Vande Bharat series has seen continuous upgrades, with 1.0 in 2019, 2.0 in 2022, 3.0 in 2025, and a Sleeper version in 2026.

Why It Matters: Vande Bharat 4.0 will revolutionize Indian rail travel with 250 km/h speed by 2027, starting with Ahmedabad-Mumbai.