PM Narendra Modi will take a 10-hour long Rail Force One train service to reach Kyiv during his Ukraine trip this week. As per reports, PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine will involve spending close to 20 hours on this train. This overnight luxury train has previously ferried world leaders like US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron as well. Read on to know more about it.
PM Modi To Travel On Rail Force One During His Ukraine Trip
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Ukraine on August 23. To reach Kyiv, the PM will take the luxurious 10-Hour Rail Force One train. As per a Hindustan Times report, he will spend close to 20 hours on the train during his visit. The PM’s actual visit to Ukraine this week is expected to last about seven hours.
If you’re wondering what’s so special about this train, then you should know that this is no ordinary train. Train Force One is known for offering a secure and comfortable journey through Ukraine. By travelling on Rail Force One, PM Modi will join the list of world leaders like US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, who have previously taken this train to Kyiv.
As per Hindustan Times, PM Modi will be on a two-nation tour this week and his first stop will be in Poland. He is expected to leave on August 22 and take the overnight Rail Force One from Poland on the same night. He will reach Ukraine on August 23 morning. There, he will spend around seven hours and then take a train back to Poland on the same night.
Everything You Need To Know About This Special Train
As mentioned, Rail Force One is no ordinary train! This luxurious train has previously ferried Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron as well. Operated under Ukrzaliznytsia, or Ukrainian Railways, is one of the safest and best ways to travel to Kyiv. Keeping in mind the current scenario of the country, flying to Ukraine is a little difficult, that’s why Rail Force One is one of the best bets for world leaders like PM Modi as well.
This specially designed service operates overnight and will take 10 hours to travel from Poland to Ukraine. The train is renowned for its safety and comfort. The interiors are quite impressive as well. As per an India Today report, the train has wood-panelled cabins with long tables for meetings, sofas to unwind, wall-mounted TVs, and comfortable sleeping arrangements.
Safety is of utmost importance in this luxury train service as well. We can’t wait to see PM Modi’s pictures from this train ride soon!
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