PM Modi To Flag Off Upgraded Vande Bharat Express From Gujarat

The train will run between Gandhinagar and Mumbai!

Gandhinagar: On Friday, 30 September 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, will flag off the new and upgraded version of Vande Bharat Express from Gandhinagar.

Heralding a new era of comfortable and enhanced rail travel experience, the new Vande Bharat Express, which is the most awaited newly made semi high-speed train, is now ready for its first commercial run.

The train will run between Gandhinagar and Mumbai, connecting the state capitals of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Talking about the features of this train, CPRO of Western Railway zone, Sumit Thakur said, "The Vande Bharat Express offers a myriad of superior amenities which will provide passengers with aircraft like travelling experience and advanced state-of-the-art safety features including Kavach technology - an indigenously developed Train Collision Avoidance System."

Mr. Thakur said that the train has been provided with bogies having fully suspended traction motors for 160 kmph operational speed along with the advanced suspension system ensuring a smooth and safe journey and enhanced riding comfort for passengers.

Mr. Thakur further said that there are reclining seats in all classes while the Executive Coaches have the added feature of 180-degree rotating seats.

"Every coach is equipped with 32-inch screens providing Passenger Information and Infotainment too. Divyang-friendly washrooms and seat handles with seat numbers in Braille letters have also been provided," he said.

Vande Bharat Express also incorporates many advanced safety measures.