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21-Year-Old Indian-Origin CEO Revolutionizes Global Railway Technology from Germany
- •Hemendrah Kumar, a 21-year-old from YSR Kadapa district, leads Zebrold IHL, a railway vehicle and technology manufacturing company based in Frankfurt, Germany.
- •Zebrold IHL specializes in manufacturing trains, railway coaches, spare parts, signaling systems, and independently develops driverless trains and ultra-modern high-speed trains capable of 360 km/h.
- •Kumar strategically chose Germany for manufacturing due to the availability of high-quality, low-cost automotive spare parts, enabling a revolution in the railway sector with advanced technology.
- •The company exports trains globally, with ongoing projects for Cape Town, South Africa, and plans for expanding railway services in Australia, showcasing its international standards.
- •Founded 11 months ago with commercial production starting four months back, Zebrold IHL has design centers in five locations worldwide, including Hyderabad and Bengaluru, aiming to create employment in India and bring German technology to his home state.
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Hemendrah Kumar is a 21-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur from the YSR Kadapa district who serves as the head of Zebrold IHL, a railway vehicle and technology manufacturing company based in Frankfurt, Germany.
Zebrold IHL independently develops ultra-modern high-speed trains that reach speeds of 360 kilometers per hour, driverless trains for future transport, and lightweight driverless train models, alongside manufacturing railway coaches, spare parts, and signaling systems.
The main manufacturing hub and company headquarters are located in Frankfurt, Germany, where products are manufactured via contract companies and exported globally. Additionally, the firm operates design centers across five global locations, including Hyderabad and Bengaluru in India.
