NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways have created a prototype coach with side access and other enhanced characteristics for loading vehicles, which would significantly improve the velocity of freight trains in India. The High-Speed Automobile Carrier, which is made up of released and utilised passenger coaches, has the capability of achieving a top speed of 110 km/h and carrying an increased payload of 18 T, as well as improved features over the previous version of the 12 T capacity coaches.

These prototype coaches were created in the Indian Railways’ Parel factory, which is part of the Central Railways. According to railways, these coaches transporting vehicles would arrive at their destinations in a less timely manner. As per the railways, the New Modified Automobile Coaches include increased advantages such as a fall plate for simpler vehicle loading, strapping channels for effective vehicle fastening, a fully welded steel chequered plate floor, louvres for aeration, and natural pipe light illumination.