ZF, the global technology company driving next-generation mobility, has announced its first gearbox manufacturing order for the Indian railway sector in India, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainable and localized transport solutions.
The gearbox will be assembled at ZF’s Coimbatore facility, underlining the company’s focus on Make in India and leveraging its global engineering expertise. The single-stage spur gear drive is designed for durability, performance, and efficiency, specifically tailored to meet the operational requirements of India’s expanding rail infrastructure.
Akash Passey, President, ZF Group India, said “Our entry into the Indian railway sector is a major milestone. Securing the first order for local railway gearboxes validates our engineering and manufacturing strength and highlights our commitment to advancing India’s mobility transformation. We are proud to deliver sustainable, reliable, and future-ready solutions for railways from within India.”
Supporting the Vande Bharat Express
The gearbox will be supplied for the Vande Bharat Express, India’s semi high-speed indigenous trainset.
Ever since its launch in 2019, Vande Bharat has transported more than 30 million passengers across the country. The train is a semi-highspeed trainset with faster acceleration and deceleration, reducing travel time by 25% to 45%. Accordingly, the team highlighted its need for advanced technology solutions combined with efficiency and safety to the ZF team.
known for faster acceleration, reduced travel times, and enhanced passenger comfort. The single-stage spur gear drive with coupling and reaction rod has been customized to support top speeds between 70–170 km/h and ensure high acceleration performance.
This development further strengthens ZF’s presence in India, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner for advanced railway technology and sustainable mobility solutions.
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