Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off six new Vande Bharat trains this Sunday, further expanding India’s growing fleet of modern, semi-high-speed trains. According to the Railway Ministry, these new trains will enhance the speed, safety, and overall travel experience for passengers.
Addition Of Six New Vande Bharat Trains
There are six new Vande Bharat trains, set to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this Sunday. The trains will enhance connectivity, ensure safer travel, and offer a variety of passenger amenities, according to the Railway Ministry. With the addition of these trains, the fleet will expand from 54 to 60 train sets, operating 120 daily trips and reaching over 280 districts across 24 states and union territories. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Prime Minister Modi will visit Jharkhand today and launch six Vande Bharat trains at Tatanagar Junction Railway Station at around 10 am.
The six new routes that these trains will travel:
- Tatanagar-Patna,
- Brahmapur-Tatanagar,
- Rourkela-Howrah,
- Deoghar-Varanasi,
- Bhagalpur-Howrah, and
- Gaya-Howrah
By connecting key cities and underserved regions, the trains are expected to foster better business opportunities, facilitate smoother trade routes, and promote tourism.
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Enhancing Passenger Comfort
The Railway Ministry stated that as of September 14, 2024, Vande Bharat has a fleet of 54 trains (108 services). The train had performed around 36,000 journeys and carried over 3.17 crore people. Presently, it is the first semi-high-speed train in India to be conceived and built domestically, showcasing the country’s engineering capabilities.
Each Vande Bharat train is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and with premium travel experience. These amenities include onboard Wi-Fi, ergonomic seating, improved air conditioning, and enhanced safety measures such as automatic doors and GPS-based information systems. They are a key component of India’s push towards modernising its rail infrastructure. The original Vande Bharat train set has recently been replaced with Vande Bharat 2.0. The train contains even more sophisticated features like WiFi, Kavach, quick acceleration, and an anti-virus system.
As the fleet expands, it further cements the train’s role in transforming India’s railways into a world-class travel system. So, have you travelled by this train yet?
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