“Faster growth of South is key to achieving goal of Viksit Bharat,” says PM Modi as he flags off three Vande Bharat trains
The HinduThe railways has made big strides in addressing long-standing issues and will not stop till it becomes a guarantee of comfortable travel for all sections of society, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Flagging off three new Vande Bharat Express trains via videoconferencing, Mr. Modi said the nation was inching towards the goal of Viksit Bharat with modernisation and expansion of Vande Bharat trains. The prime minister said while the Regional Rapid Transit System has helped connect Meerut with New Delhi, the distance to Lucknow has also been reduced with the introduction of the Vande Bharat Express. “The National Capital Region is becoming an example of how PM Gatishakti’s vision will change the country’s infrastructure with modern trains, network of expressways, and expansion of air services,” Mr. Modi said.