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China’s state-owned firm CRRC China has participated in a global tender for the Train 18 project, becoming the only foreign player in the bidding process, at a time when bilateral ties have taken a hit following tensions at border.
Five Indian players also took part in the tender for procuring propulsion systems, or electric traction kits, for 44 train sets. These included Bharat Heavy Electricals and Hyderabad-based Medha Group, which was part of the first Train 18 project, also known as Vande Bharat Express, launched on February 15, 2019.
CRRC Corporation, a rolling stock manufacturer, participated through its Indian joint venture CRRC
