Prime Minister Modi will travel to Jharkhand today and will launch six Vande Bharat trains in Tatanagar Junction Railway station at around 10 a.m., according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
“Vande Bharat’s portfolio is constantly expanding and new train services are being added to enhance connectivity,” the statement said.
“Indigenously designed under the ‘Made in India“This initiative offers cutting-edge features that deliver luxury and efficiency to millions of passengers,” he added.
The six new routes to be covered by these trains are Tatanagar-Patna, Brahmapur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, Bhagalpur-Howrah and Gaya-Howrah.
“With faster travel times, advanced technology Safety featuresand world-class amenities, Indian Railways “The project is setting new milestones in travel,” the ministry said, highlighting the benefits. It added that “Indian Railways, a cornerstone of the country’s transport infrastructure, is undergoing a significant transformation with the expansion of the Vande Bharat train fleet.” According to the Railway Ministry, as a flagship project of the “Make in India” campaign, these trains semi-high speed trains They symbolize India’s ambition to have a modern, efficient and world-class railway system.
With Vande Bharat Express, Indian Railways is set to redefine passenger experience by offering unmatched speed, safety and comfort, he said.
The first Vande Bharat train was inaugurated on 15 February 2019.
The ministry said the train is capable of reaching speeds of up to 160 kilometres per hour, offering an unparalleled travel experience for millions of passengers.
“As on date (September 14, 2024), with a fleet of 54 trains (108 services), Vande Bharat has completed a total of around 36,000 journeys and transported over 3.17 million passengers,” the Railway Ministry said.
He added that Vande Bharat is the first semi-high speed train designed and manufactured in India, which has demonstrated the country’s engineering prowess.
According to the release, the original Vande Bharat train has now been proliferated into Vande Bharat 2.0, with even more advanced features like fast acceleration, Kavach, anti-virus system and WiFi, among others.
“With Vande Bharat Express train services, Indian Railways is on its way to revolutionising travel in India. These trains not only reflect the success of the ‘Make in India’ initiative but also set new global standards of speed, safety and service,” the ministry said.
“As India’s railway network continues to expand, passengers can look forward to a future of seamless, comfortable and efficient travel that meets the nation’s diverse needs,” he added.
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