“Vande Bharat Train, A Remarkable Creation, Was Built By None Other Than Indian Engineer Sudhanshu Mani. His Journey Began With His Final Posting At ICF Chennai, Where Train Coaches Are Manufactured. As An Ambitious Vision Took Root, Sudhanshu Aspired To Create A Semi High-Speed Train For India, Especially When The Spanish Company TELGO Demanded A Staggering 250 Crores For A 10-Coach Train.
Determined To Achieve The Dream Of An Affordable Indigenous Train, Sudhanshu Presented A Budget Of 100 Crores To The Railway Department For Research And Development. With The Budget Approved, He Led His Team On A Relentless Two-Year Effort, And Their Hard Work Bore Fruit In The Form Of The Now-Famous Vande Bharat Train.
Today, We Salute Sudhanshu Mani For His Unwavering Dedication And Ingenuity In Realizing A Train That Cost Three Times Less Than Those Made By Other Countries. His Contribution To India’s Railways Stands As A Testament To The Power Of Vision And Passion.”