Vande Bharat Express
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Vande Bharat Express is a medium to long-distance superfast express service operated by Indian Railways. 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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'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 |
Who is Captain Yogesh Bairagi? BJP candidate against Vinesh Phogat in HaryanaThe Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Captain Yogesh Bairagi, a former Air India pilot and vice president of Haryana BJP's youth wing, as its candidate for the Julana assembly constituency...IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: Loco pilots fight for chance to drive new Udaipur-Agra Vande Bharat trainA viral video reveals a confrontation among loco pilots at Rajasthan's Gangapur City Junction over driving the newly-launched Vande Bharat Express train from Udaipur to Agra. The unverified footage..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bengaluru-Madurai Vande Bharat Express to launch today: Check route, timings, fare and moreThe addition of the Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express route will boost regional connectivity in India.DNA - Published | S Jaishankar recalls PM Modi's Ukraine visit by train, says, 'could have done with Vande Bharat...'Notably, PM Narendra Modi's Ukraine visit was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to the war-hit nationDNA - Published |
PM Modi to flag off three new Vande Bharat trains today, check route, timetable, and other detailsIn the Southern Railway zone, the ceremonial events will be held at Madurai Junction and the Dr. MGR Chennai Central railway stationDNA - Published | These 5 Vande Bharat Express train tickets will cost you around Rs 1000, check route, train number, top speedVande Bharat is not only faster and lighter than old trains, but it also makes the journey more pleasantDNA - Published |
Tatanagar to Patna journey to get faster, Vande Bharat to cut time by...This new service is expected to bring great relief to passengers by offering a faster and more comfortable travel optionDNA - Published | Vande Bharat Express trains in India 2024: Know the frequency, distance, and moreSince 2019, Vande Bharat Express operates on 40+ routes including New Delhi-Varanasi and New Delhi-SMVD Katra. With speeds up to 130 km/h, it offers amenities like WiFi, entertainment screens, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Cockroach found in Vande Bharat meal once again, IRCTC respondsIndiaTimes - Published | Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnav gives big update on Vande Bharat trains, says India's first...The Minister said that the Vande Bharat sleeper train body is made of high-grade austenitic stainless steel and includes crash-worthy elements integrated into the crash buffers and couplers.DNA - Published |
Trials for short distance Vande Metro trains to begin in July, for Vande Bharat sleeper in MayIndian Railways is gearing up to commence trial runs of short-distance Vande Metro trains in July, alongside the launch of the sleeper version of Vande Bharat next month. The Vande Metro trains are..IndiaTimes - Published | Ram temple consecration ceremony: Trains' movement to be affected from January 16 to 22The upcoming consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya will impact train services from January 16 to 22 due to track doubling and electrification work. Ten trains, including the Vande Bharat..IndiaTimes - Published |
Varanasi bound Vande Bharat passengers ask catering staff to take back ‘dirty’ foodPassengers on Varanasi bound Vande Bharat express complained about stale meals, posting visuals on social media X. Akash Keshari (@akash24188) expressed disappointment and tagged railway ministry and..IndiaTimes - Published | Prime Minister Modi inaugurates new Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat trains, promoting connectivity and progressIndian Railways unveiled two Amrit Bharat trains connecting Darbhanga - Ayodhya Dham Jn. - Anand Vihar Terminal and Malda Town - Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminus (Bengaluru), accompanied by the launch of..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi inaugurates Ayodhya Dham Railway Station; flags off Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trainsPhase I of the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station -- rechristened as the Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station -- has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 240 crore.DNA - Published | PM to virtually flag off Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express today; check fare, train timingsIn its regular run from January 1, the train will leave CSMT at 1:10 pm and reach Jalna at 8:30 pm, while from January 2, it will depart from Jalna at 5:05 am and reach CSMT at 11:55 am.DNA - Published |
New Amrit Bharat trains will have both AC, non-AC coachesRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Monday that the new Amrit Bharat Express trains will feature both AC and non-AC coaches and will operate nationwide. The trains aim to reduce travel time..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi will hold roadshow, address public meeting in Ayodhya on Dec 30Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow and address a public meeting after inaugurating an airport in Ayodhya. He will also inaugurate the redeveloped railway station. The roadshow will cover..IndiaTimes - Published |
Special train to link Ram, Sita birthplacesThe brand new Amrit Bharat Express, designed primarily to cater to the needs of migrant workers, is set for its debut one-time special run between Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Ram, and Darbhanga..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi to flag off 5 Vande Bharat, 2 Amrit Bharat trains on December 30, check details hereThe Amrit Bharat train is based on Push and Pull technology, which will help in reducing travel time and increasing the average speed of the train.DNA - Published |
PM Modi's gift to Varanasi; Saffron-coloured Vande Bharat Express train and eastern dedicated freight corridorPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the saffron-coloured Vande Bharat Express train running between Varanasi and New Delhi. He will also dedicate the new Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction to the..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi to inaugurate Varanasi's 2nd Vande Bharat Express, Tamil Sangamam during 2-day visitPM Narendra Modi is all set to embark on a two days trip to Surat, Gujarat and Varanasi. UP to flag off various development projects. Know details here.DNA - Published |
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah requests railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to extend Vande Bharat Express till BelagaviKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has requested Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to extend the Vande Bharat Express train route to Belagavi city in order to improve connectivity between Karnataka,..IndiaTimes - Published | Woman, 2 daughters crossing tracks hit by train in UP, killedOn Sunday, tragedy struck as a Vande Bharat Express train fatally struck a 45-year-old woman and her two daughters who were attempting to cross the railway tracks in the Kankharkheda area of Meerut...IndiaTimes - Published |
India's first fastest rapid rail RAPIDX to start services in Delhi-NCR next week, check all featuresThe RAPIDX system is intended to operate at a speed of 180 km/h, which is equivalent to the design speed of the broad gauge Vande Bharat. This makes it the fastest urban transport system in India.DNA - Published | 'Coming soon...': Railways minister shares inner look of Vande Bharat sleeper coaches; see pics hereIndian Railways is all set to manufacture the Vande Bharat sleeper train with a new design.DNA - Published |
‘14-minute miracle’ to clean Vande trainsFrom today, Vande Bharat trains will see a ‘14-minute miracle’. The trains which boast of several premium services will add one more — they will be cleaned and made ready for the next trip in..IndiaTimes - Published | Vande Bharat sleeper coach to be rolled out next yearAccording to sources, the new design of Vande Bharat sleeper coaches will be manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory(ICF) and Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML).DNA - Published |
14 minute miracle: Now Vande Bharat trains to be cleaned & ready in 14 mins for next tripIndian Railways is launching the "14-minute miracle" initiative to clean and prepare Vande Bharat trains for the next trip. Currently, the process takes 45 minutes, but the aim is to reduce it to just..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Ease of travel’: PM Modi flags off 9 Vande Bharats, to link 11 statesPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched nine Vande Bharat trains, the highest number in a single day, providing fast train connectivity to 11 states. He emphasized the need for railway employees to..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi to inaugurate 9 Vande Bharat Express trains tomorrow; check routes, full listThe introduction of these nine trains aims to enhance connectivity across eleven states, including Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Odisha,..DNA - Published | PM Modi to give 'Durga Puja gifts' to West Bengal, will flag off two Vande Bharat trains; check detailsThe Vande Bharat Express trains will cover Bengal from the Chittaranjan area to Howrah, the CPRO said adding that both the trains will be inaugurated on the 24th and will reach Howrah station at around..DNA - Published |
