Commences supply of Semi-High-Speed Underslung Traction Converters - Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd

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BHEL commences supply of Semi-High-Speed Underslung Traction Converters for Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Project To this effect, a flag-off ceremony was held today at BHEL's Bengaluru plant. Ms. Bani Varma, Director (IS&P), BHEL, in the presence of other senior officials, flagged off the first set of semi-highspeed underslung traction converters, specifically designed for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains. Shri S M Ramanathan, Director (E, R&D), BHEL, and Shri Umesh Chowdhary, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, TRSL, attended the ceremony virtually. Significantly, this marks BHEL's strategic entry into the semi-high-speed propulsion segment. The traction converters are being despatched to Kolkata for final assembly of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains. In addition, other major propulsion equipment such as traction motors and transformers for these trains have been developed and manufactured by its Bhopal and Jhansi units.