BEML gets contract from Indian Rail Board

Bangalore: BEML has received a Rs 31-crore developmental contract from the Indian Rail Board to design and develop the country’s first stainless steel AC EMU coaches.

A BEML release said the contract covers design, manufacture, supply, testing and commissioning of two rakes or 18 units SS EMU coaches over the next two years. The corrosion-resistant coaches are meant to be superior, safer, with passenger-friendly interiors and increased life.