Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited announced that the first 3-phase Ethernet-based AC Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) equipped with BHEL manufactured electrics has rolled out from RCF Kapurthala to Asansol MEMU shed, Eastern Railways, signaling a new era in the urban transportation segment. The 12 coach MEMU train is equipped with 3-phase IGBT-based converter and inverter designed and developed by BHEL. Significantly, the state-of-the-art Ethernet-based Train Control Management System which provides advanced control features, has been developed in-house in collaboration with a global OEM. With a focus on passenger comfort and safety, this AC MEMU train is designed for speeds of up to 110 kmph which will make travel faster and comfortable for passengers.