Russia Proposes Joint Production Of Ivolga Trains With India: Check Speed, Features

Last Updated:September 13, 2026, 9:17 PM IST

Russia’s TMH has proposed jointly producing its 360 kmph Ivolga FG high-speed train in India, building on its existing partnership with RVNL.

Russia Eyes India For Joint Production Of 360 Kmph Ivolga FG High-Speed Train (Photo: Video, Screengrab)

Russia has proposed its Ivolga FG high-speed train for India, with Russian rolling stock manufacturer Transmashholding (TMH) offering to jointly develop and produce the train in the country.

The Ivolga FG concept has a design speed of 360 kmph and is being presented as a potential high-speed rail solution for India. TMH has proposed joint research and development in high-speed railway technology, using Russian engineering and scientific expertise.

TMH Already Working With RVNL On Vande Bharat Sleepers

TMH already has an India partnership through Kinet Railway Solutions, a joint venture involving TMH and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). The company is working on the manufacture and maintenance of Vande Bharat sleeper trains for Indian Railways.

The project involves manufacturing 120 Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets, each comprising 16 coaches, at the Marathwada Rail Coach Factory in Latur, Maharashtra.

First Vande Bharat Sleeper Prototype Expected By March 2027

Manufacturing of the first Vande Bharat sleeper prototype is currently underway at the upgraded Marathwada Rail Coach Factory. According to RVNL, the first prototype is expected to roll out during the current financial year, by March 2027.

The Ivolga FG proposal therefore comes as TMH seeks to build on its existing partnership and manufacturing presence in India while offering a separate high-speed train concept for the country.

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What is the design speed of the Russian Ivolga FG train proposed for India?

The Ivolga FG high-speed train concept proposed by Russian manufacturer Transmashholding (TMH) has a design speed of 360 kmph.

Which joint venture is manufacturing Vande Bharat sleeper trains in India?

Kinet Railway Solutions, a joint venture involving Russian manufacturer Transmashholding (TMH) and India’s Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), is working on the project.

When is the first Vande Bharat sleeper train prototype expected to roll out?

The first Vande Bharat sleeper prototype is currently being manufactured at the Marathwada Rail Coach Factory in Latur, Maharashtra, and is expected to roll out by March 2027.

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