New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commenced the supply of semi-high-speed underslung traction converters for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train project from Thursday. This development marks the company's entry into the semi-high-speed propulsion segment as part of a consortium with Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL).

According to a BHEL press release, the initial set of equipment was dispatched from the company's Bengaluru facility to Kolkata for final assembly into the sleeper train units.

"This marks BHEL's strategic entry into the semi-high-speed propulsion segment. The traction converters are being dispatched to Kolkata for final assembly of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains. In addition, other major propu...