India, April 27 -- India will get its first Vande Metro in July, officials close to the development said on Saturday. The train aimed to cater to intercity passengers covering up to 250 km will have 12 coaches and seating like a metro train.

"The air-conditioned train will revolutionise the travel era and is expected to run at a maximum speed of 130km per hour," one of the above-mentioned officials said.

"The bench-type seating arrangement maximises passenger capacity, providing a comfortable medium-distance commute," he added.

The Vande Metro trains will complete trials in the coming two months after which it will be operational by July, a second official said.

The coaches are being made in the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala ...