In 2023, a consortium led by TMH won a major international contract. They will design, build, and maintain 120 Vande Bharat electric trains for Indian Railways over the next 35 years. This project is huge and is set to change how people travel long distances in India, which is now the most populated country in the world.
Kinet Railway Solutions (Kinet RS), a partnership between TMH and India’s Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), created the design concept. The first train is expected to be ready by 2026. A key part of the contract is training Indian engineers who will be involved in this project.
To kick off this training, TMH opened a special program in late 2025 at their plant in Tver. This plant has a strong record of producing advanced Ivolga electric trains. Engineers from India got hands-on experience. They not only attended lectures but also worked on the factory floor, learning from real-world operations.
In November 2025, 29 engineers from India visited Russia for this training. This included experts in mechanical and electrical engineering, assembly, and quality control. In two weeks, they received a full understanding of the manufacturing processes involved in train production.
The training covered the design of the Ivolga 4.0 electric train and included practical sessions on assembly. The engineers learned about the materials used and the equipment essential for quality production. They also saw how units are tested before being put into operation.
The plant tour was extensive. The engineers explored various production areas, including welding and assembly. They gained insights into the logistics behind manufacturing and the specific techniques used in producing electric trains.
A visit to the Mytishchi plant further enriched their understanding. The engineers observed Metro train manufacturing, which operates under different standards and technologies. This experience helped them compare various production environments.
At the end of the training, the engineers were assessed to see how well they absorbed the material. TMH noted their impressive grasp of the content and responsiveness to inquiries raised during the course.
The next step is applying this knowledge back in India, particularly at new manufacturing sites. TMH aims to repeat this training program for other Indian specialists in the future.
Aiming for long-term collaboration, TMH’s Vice President, Natalia Shishlakova, highlighted the importance of not just training but building relationships. She believes the engineers trained will act as ambassadors, fostering a better understanding of Russian technology and culture.
As the project unfolds, it reflects a growing trend of collaboration between nations in tech and engineering, showing the critical link between education, industrial growth, and international partnerships. For more details, you can check the TMH report.
