BHEL commences supply of semi-high-speed traction converters

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has achieved a major milestone in its 'Make in India' initiatives for the rail transportation sector by commencing supply of underslung traction converters for the prestigious Vande Bharat Sleeper Train project being executed by BHEL led consortium with TRSL.

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.

At 12.26 pm, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd was trading at Rs. 294.75, down by 2.95%, with a volume of 4.27 lakh shares on the BSE.