RITES Secures Letter of Acceptance for Maintenance of India's First High-Speed Test Track Indian Railways’ first high-speed test track has been entrusted to RITES, which has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in Lucknow. The facility, located between Gudha and Thathana Mithri in the Nawa region of the Jodhpur Division, is approximately 70 km from Jaipur. Developed at a cost of Rs 967 crore, the 64-km-long dedicated test track is designed for comprehensive testing of rolling stock. The project falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the North Western Railway (NWR). The LoA, issued for the comprehensive maintenance contract, will be executed over a period of 60 months from the date of its issuance. The contract value, excluding GST, is Rs 105.69 crore. The facility is expected to support a maximum speed of 220 kmph and includes the construction of seven major bridges, 129 smaller bridges, and four stations—Gudha, Jabdinagar, Nawan, and Mithadi. The entire project is targeted for completion by March 2026. The test track, developed by RDSO, represents a significant milestone in India’s efforts to modernize its rail infrastructure. It will serve as a critical platform for evaluating high-speed train technologies and ensuring the safety and efficiency of future rail projects. The initiative aligns with the government’s broader vision to enhance rail connectivity and reduce travel times across the country. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Railways has made adjustments to the schedule of the Udaipur-Asarva Vande Bharat Express. The semi-high-speed train, introduced last month, now includes a temporary halt at Shamlaji Road Station for the convenience of passengers.#rites #research_designs_and_standards_organisation #north_western_railway #udaipur_asarva_vande_bharat_express #shamlaji_road_station
