The Indian Railways is all set to launch 10 new Vande Bharat Express trains. As part of India’s initiative to modernise its railway system, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate all new Vande Bharat Express trains on 15 September. These modern trains are designed to change rail travel experience for travellers with their high-speed capabilities and advanced facilities.
Prime Minister Modi will virtually flag off these new trains, continuing the momentum from 31 August. It is when he launched three Vande Bharat trains on routes connecting Meerut to Lucknow, Madurai to Bengaluru, and Chennai to Nagercoil. These additions aimed to enhance connectivity in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
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Among these, the Hubli-Pune Vande Bharat Express is exceptional. It has the potential to reduce travel time between Karnataka and Maharashtra drastically. This addition is part of a broader effort to enhance connectivity, with new routes including Nagpur-Secunderabad (578 km) and Pune-Hubballi (558 km).
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All the services will bring the total number of Vande Bharat trains in Maharashtra to eight, greatly improving high-speed travel in the state.
As of now, six Vande Bharat trains are operating under the Central Railway. These cover routes such as CSMT-Shirdi, CSMT-Solapur, and Nagpur-Indore. The upcoming trains will expand connectivity further with key routes including Tatanagar-Patna, Varanasi-Deoghar, Ranchi-Godda, Durg-Visakhapatnam, Tatanagar-Berhampur (Odisha), Rourkela-Howrah, Howrah-Gaya, and Agra-Varanasi.
Features in the trains
1) The new Vande Bharat trains will impress with their contemporary and improved features.
2) These have improved safety systems, including the KAVACH collision avoidance system, as well as enhanced passenger amenities.
3) Automatic plug doors are also one of the prime features.
4) These also feature reclining ergonomic seats, comfortable executive class seating with revolving options, and mobile charging sockets for every seat.
With faster acceleration and a better ride index, these trains represent a significant upgrade in the Indian Railway network, setting new standards for rail travel in the country.
About Vande Bharat trains
Vande Bharat trains are India’s modern high-speed rail service. These trains feature advanced amenities and safety systems. These are designed to revolutionise travel by offering enhanced comfort, faster acceleration, and improved connectivity across major routes.