Government Schemes and Policy · 19 September 2026

BHEL and Titagarh Rail Systems Form Joint Venture for 35-Year Vande Bharat Sleeper Maintenance

Exam-focused facts from the 19 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) signed a joint venture agreement on September 15, 2026, to maintain 80 Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets.
  • The joint venture company will operate on a 50:50 equity shareholding basis between BHEL and TRSL.
  • The project is part of a Rs 24,000 crore contract awarded by Indian Railways which includes manufacturing, supply, and 35 years of comprehensive maintenance.
  • The scope of the contract covers the upgradation of government manufacturing units and trainset depots alongside long-term support for the sleeper fleet.

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