Leading the Way in Indian Railways’ Significant Projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sudhanshu Mani, during his time at Indian Railways, was involved in several significant projects. However, his role as General Manager at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai gained him the most recognition. There, he played a crucial part in the highly acclaimed Vande Bharat Express project, from its inception to its successful completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflections on Building Vande Bharat Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Vande Bharat Express, initially known as Train18 and later rebranded, was a groundbreaking achievement in India’s railway history. It was the country’s first semi-high-speed train built entirely in India. Sudhanshu served as the General Manager of ICF in Chennai from August 2016 until his retirement in December 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on his experience building Vande Bharat, Sudhanshu expressed his gratitude for having a talented and creative team. Together, they nurtured a dream of developing a modern and fast train with an appealing design. The project faced numerous challenges, but Sudhanshu’s determination and his team’s dedication helped overcome them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Inspiration Behind Sudhanshu Mani’s Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sudhanshu shared a memorable incident from his early days at ICF. While inspecting the sliding door of an EMU with his team, an elderly gentleman approached him with a sketch and encouraged him to build a sleek, high-speed train for India. Unfortunately, Sudhanshu could not reconnect with the mysterious man, but the encounter left a lasting impact on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n