Vande Bharat Express
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Vande Bharat Express is a medium to long-distance Higher-speed rail Express train service. It is a reserved, air-conditioned chair car service connecting cities that are less than 800 km (500 mi) apart or take less than ten hours to travel with existing services and a planned reserved, air-conditioned sleeper service connecting cities that are 800 km (500 mi) to 1,200 km (750 mi) apart. The train was a part of the 'Make in India' initiative by the government and entered commercial service on 15 February 2019.
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'Had a good darshan': Farooq Abdullah visits Maa Vaishno Devi shrine; calls Vande Bharat train 'biggest gift' to J&KFarooq Abdullah lauded the new Vande Bharat train service connecting Srinagar to Katra as a monumental gift to Jammu and Kashmir. Following his journey, he visited the Vaishno Devi shrine, praying for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Excited schoolkids get a joyride on train's debut runKatra railway station buzzed with excitement as students celebrated the launch of the Jammu-Kashmir rail link, including the Vande Bharat train. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced plans to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mirwaiz urges PM Modi to bridge ‘dil ki doori’ by releasing Kashmiri prisoners, Mufti echoes himFollowing the inauguration of the Vande Bharat Express, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged PM Modi to bridge the 'dil ki doori' by releasing Kashmiri prisoners, emphasizing that human connections are more vital..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Top 5 news of the day: PM Modi slams Pak for attacking 'Kashmiriyat'; RBI slashes repo rate by 50 bps & moreNarendra Modi inaugurated infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir and flagged off Vande Bharat trains. Pakistan clarified that the Simla Agreement remains in effect. The Karnataka High Court..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'I had a demotion': Omar Abdullah rakes up statehood issue; says LG got promotedOmar Abdullah urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir during the Vande Bharat Express launch between Srinagar and Katra. Abdullah reminisced about the 2014 Katra..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Chenab rail bridge inaugration: Ashwini Vaishnaw hails 'historic day'; Made possible due to PM Modi's 'steely determination'Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line, connecting Kashmir to the rest of India by rail for the first time. The launch included the world’s highest..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Pakistan attacked both humanity and Kashmiriyat there’: PM Modi in J&K after inaugurating Chenab, Anji bridges; top quotesPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated infrastructure projects worth Rs 44,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Chenab and Anji bridges. He also flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Katra to Srinagar in 3 hours: PM Modi flags off new Kashmir Vande Bharat express, know ticket prices, stoppages, timings and morePrime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the new Vande Bharat Express train from Katra to Srinagar, set to reduce the eight to nine-hour road journey to just three hours. The new Vande Bharat express..DNA - Published | |
First J&K visit after Pahalgam incident: PM Modi inaugurates Chenab, Anji bridge; flags off Vande Bharat train; top developmentsPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, marking a significant milestone for the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi to Patna in 3 hours: Indian Railways set to launch THIS new train, not Shatabdi, Rajdhani, Tejas, Duronto Express, top speed to be...Currently, travelling between Delhi and Patna can take around 17 hours by train, to nearly 9 hours with the faster Vande Bharat Express.DNA - Published | |
PM to inaugurate Chenab bridge, launch infra projects worth Rs 46K-cr in J&K tomorrowPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Chenab bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, and launch two Vande Bharat trains connecting Katra and Srinagar during his visit to Jammu..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Good news for Noida-Gurugram residents, high-speed train between these two cities soon, will run at 180 km/h, not Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, it is...The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has proposed a 60-kilometre Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) to improve travel in the National Capital Region (NCR).DNA - Published | Gorakhpur to Patna in just 5 hours with new Vande Bharat Express: Check timings, ticket prices, stoppages hereThe new Gorakhpur-Patna Vande Bharat express, with 8 coaches, will cover a distance of about 500 kilometers. From Gorakhpur to Patna, Muzaffarpur will be the only scheduled stoppage.DNA - Published |
Railway News: Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Howrah route to get upgraded with new high-speed trains, not Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, check detailsIndian Railways has increased the speed of trains one of the most important train networks, Delhi-Howrah route (including Kanpur-Lucknow) to 160 Kmph' at a total cost of Rs. 6,685 cr. The Delhi-Mumbai..DNA - Published | Indian Railways revises schedule of this Vande Bharat train, it runs from..., check new route, stoppages and other detailsEffective May 13, the train's schedule has been revised to include an additional stop at Datia railway station on a trial basis, until further notice.DNA - Published |
Vande Bharat: Indian Railways to start Sleeper Train from Bareilly in UP to Mumbai, check routeThe Indian Railways has been preparing to launch Bareilley to Mumbai Sleeper train from July which will start from Bareilley, Chandausi, Agra via different routes to reach Mumbai. Railways has..DNA - Published | Vande Bharat Express train to run on this route soon: Check travel time, ticket price, time table and stoppagesThis semi-high-speed train will make travel faster and more comfortable. The South Western Railway (SWR) will operate and maintain this service.DNA - Published |
Who owns Vande Bharat, Shatabdi Express coaches? Not Indian Railways, their real owners are...While Indian Railways is responsible for operating the engines, goods trains, and passenger coaches, the surprising truth is that the ownership of these assets doesn't actually lie with Indian..DNA - Published | Who owns Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat trains? The real owner is...This leasing model allows Indian Railways to run trains without bearing the full financial burden of ownership.DNA - Published |
Good news for people of this state, more Vande Bharat trains soon: Check route, stoppages and other important detailsRailway officials have already started working on this plan. As per the directions of East Central Railway (ECR), the Sonpur division has taken the first step by beginning the study process.DNA - Published | India's cheapest train competes with Rajdhani, Vande Bharat in speed; its AC coaches fare is just Rs...AC coaches, for instance, come with a higher fare compared to sleeper and general coaches due to the added comfort and amenities.DNA - Published |
Has Vande Bharat Express train's average speed dropped? Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says THISThe concerns regarding Vande Bharat's operational speed were brought up by several Members of Parliament (MPs) as they questioned Vaishnaw about the reasons behind the train's speed going below its..DNA - Published | Railways mark women’s day with first-ever all-women Vande Bharat crewIn celebration of International Women's Day, the Central Railways operates the Vande Bharat Express between CSMT and Shirdi with an all-women crew. This initiative includes loco pilots, train managers,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Why India hasn't developed high-speed bullet trains yet? Vande Bharat architect says, "We are busy...'In an interview with Zee News, Mani said there is a lack of "committed leadership" in the country. He pointed out that there has been no technological advancements in the Indian Railways since the..DNA - Published | Premium-train demand helps Railways project 16% revenue jumpIndian Railways anticipates a 16% rise in passenger revenue for the 2025-26 financial year, driven by increasing demand for AC3 class and premium trains like Vande Bharat. Passenger earnings'..IndiaTimes - Published |
This Indian train will only serve vegetarian food, no eggs, meat on menu, you won't be able to guess name, it is...The Vande Bharat Express, running from Delhi to Katra in Jammu and Kashmir, offers exclusively vegetarian food.DNA - Published | THIS train earns most for Indian Railways, not Shatabdi Express, Vande Bharat, it is...The Indian Railway system collectively caters to millions of travelers throughout the year.DNA - Published |
Winter special Vande Bharat train announced for J-K, to run on THIS route; check detailsThe Railway Board on Tuesday unveiled a Vande Bharat Express train, specially-designed to operate seamlessly in Jammu & Kashmir's challenging winter conditions, for the upcoming Katra-Srinagar rail..DNA - Published | Pune to get four new Vande Bharat Express trains? Know hereAccording to reports, Pune may soon see four new Vande Bharat Express trains; however, no official confirmation has come on this yet.DNA - Published |
'BJP is not a double engine government but...': Akhilesh Yadav takes a jibe at BJP-led government at Centre, in UPThe former Uttar Pradesh chief minister shared a post on his official social media account on 'X' with a news item on the Vande Bharat train incident: "Rasta bhatak gayi Vande Bharat' - jana tha Goa,..DNA - Published | Issues about Vande Bharat sleepers to be made by Russian firm led SPV resolved, says railwaysIndiaTimes - Published |
Final design of Vande Bharat sleeper trains stuck after railways seek for more toilets, luggage space & pantry carThe Indian Railways and a Russian-Indian joint venture are experiencing delays in finalizing the design of new sleeper-equipped Vande Bharat trains. The holdup stems from design changes requested by..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Dear PM Modi, imagine being served cockroaches': Congress MP Manickam Tagore after insects found in Vande Bharat mealCongress MP Manickam Tagore criticized the inadequate response to repeated food safety issues on the Vande Bharat Express. This follows reports of insects and cockroaches found in passenger meals,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Not Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, MP, THIS state to get 10 new Vande Bharat Express trains: Check route, ticket fare, stoppagesThe ticket fares for Vande Bharat Express trains, also known as Namo Bharat trains, have been designed to provide comfortable inter-city travel for regular travelers at affordable prices.DNA - Published | Focus on safety, convenience of passengers, FM directs railwaysUnion finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has instructed railways to speed up converting 40,000 normal rail bogies to Vande Bharat standards for better passenger safety and comfort. She also emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published |
Watch: BJP MLA has near escape after falling on to railway track during Vande Bharat flag offThe incident occurred amidst a crowded platform as the train arrived around 6 pm. The 61-year-old second-term BJP lawmaker was among a host of people holding the green flag as they stood at the..DNA - Published | India's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail to start services today, all you need to knowThe Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, modeled on the Vande Bharat platform, aims to bring short-distance inter-city travel to the common man with modern amenities and safety featuresDNA - Published |
Watch: BJP MLA falls on railway tracks while flagging off Vande Bharat trainBJP MLA Sarita Bhadauriya narrowly avoided injury after slipping onto railway tracks during the Agra Cantt-Banaras Vande Bharat Express flagging-off ceremony at Etawah Junction. Quick action from..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi to launch India's first 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train, Vande Metro service today, check detailsThe prime minister will flag off the country's first 'Vande Metro' service between Bhuj and Ahmedabad besides several other Vande Bharat trains on Monday.DNA - Published |
PM Modi virtually flags off six Vande Bharat trains in RanchiPM Narendra Modi virtually launched six Vande Bharat trains for Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh from Ranchi. These new trains will run on routes like Tatanagar-Patna and Bhagalpur-Howrah...IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | PM Modi flags off seven Vande Bharat trains from Jharkhand, boosting connectivity and economic growthPrime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off seven new Vande Bharat Express trains from Jharkhand, marking a significant step in modernizing Indian Railways. These trains will enhance connectivity across..IndiaTimes - Published |
Every state, city now wants Vande Bharat connectivity: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi underscored a shift towards inclusive development by inaugurating six new Vande Bharat Express trains and railway projects worth Rs 650 crore in Jharkhand. He emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar gets four more Vande Bharat trainsPrime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains for Bihar on Sunday. These trains will operate on the Tatanagar-Patna, Bhagalpur-Howrah, Gaya-Howrah routes, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas has transformed nation': PM Modi flags off six Vande Bharat trains at Jharkhand's TatanagarPrime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated six new Vande Bharat trains from Tatanagar in Jharkhand, enhancing connectivity across several routes. This initiative aims to boost travel, tourism,..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | PM Modi's Sunday roadshow in Jamshedpur cancelled due to heavy rainPrime Minister Narendra Modi's planned roadshow in Jamshedpur has been cancelled because of heavy and continuous rainfall. The event, which included inaugurating new Vande Bharat trains and rural..IndiaTimes - Published |
10 new Vande Bharat Express trains to be launched today: Check route, top speed and other featuresIndian Railways will launch ten new Vande Bharat Express trains today (September 15, 2024). Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off these new trains on Sunday.DNA - Published | This state to get 3 new Vande Bharat express trains from Sept 15; check route and other detailsPresently, three Vande Bharat trains run through the state and the number will go up to six, once the new ones are operational.DNA - Published |
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