Vande Bharat coaches to be manufactured in Rae Bareli from next year: Vaishnaw
2 years, 2 months ago

Vande Bharat coaches to be manufactured in Rae Bareli from next year: Vaishnaw

Live Mint  

Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the factory premises of the Modern Rail Coach Factory in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli on Saturday and took note of the manufacturing technology and progress of the Vande Bharat coaches. The minister affirmed that manufacturing of the coaches of Vande Bharat will begin in the factory next year. He announced that the manufacturing of the Vande Bharat coaches will begin in this factory in April next year. 150 crores to the factory for the production of Vande Bharat coaches.

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Two new Vande Bharat Express trains with 20 coaches to be launched this week: Check route, schedule
1 day, 8 hours ago

Two new Vande Bharat Express trains with 20 coaches to be launched this week: Check route, schedule

India TV News  

Vande Bharat Express News Updates: Here comes another good news for train passengers! The Indian Railways is set to launch two 20-coach Vande Bharat Express trains in Kerala on January 10. 20-coach Vande Bharat train: Check route, ticket fare After inauguration, these two new Vande Bharat Express trains with 20 coaches will operate in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.T hese Vande …

Bullet train production progressing well despite setbacks: Ashwini Vaishnaw
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bullet train production progressing well despite setbacks: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India Today  

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday that the production of bullet trains is progressing well despite delays of around two and a half years caused by the pandemic and the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government denying permissions. Speaking at Agenda Aajtak, the minister said that despite the setbacks, over 340 km of railway track has been laid for …

Vande Bharat sleeper trains: Railway Minister gives BIG update on launch
1 month ago

Vande Bharat sleeper trains: Railway Minister gives BIG update on launch

India TV News  

Vande Bharat sleeper trains update: The first prototype of the Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset has been manufactured and will undergo field trials, informed Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Parliament in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. Vaishnaw said that as of December 2, as many as 136 medium-distance Vande Bharat trains, with Chair Car Coaches, are running across the …

Vande Bharat parcel service to start soon, designs for these trains finalised for approvals: Report
1 month ago

Vande Bharat parcel service to start soon, designs for these trains finalised for approvals: Report

India TV News  

After Vande Bharat Express trains, the Indian Railways is planning to start a faster and smoother Vande Bharat parcel service for catering to movement of small - but valuable and fragile - goods through its network. The Railways officials said that the designs for these trains are being finalised for approvals and will build upon the Vande Bharat platform and …

Good news for train passengers: Chennai-Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express coaches to be doubled soon
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Good news for train passengers: Chennai-Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express coaches to be doubled soon

India TV News  

Vande Bharat Express Latest Update: Responding to high demand of passengers, the Indian Railways decided to double the coaches of Vande Bharat train on Chennai and Tirunelveli routes -- from eight to 16. Recently, the Ministry of Railways introduced two 20 coaches Vande Bharat Express trains on New Delhi-Varanasi and Nagpur-Secunderabad routes. New Vande Bharat Express Trains From the time …

India's First Vande Bharat Metro Launch on September 16. Know Full Schedule, Stoppages, Speed and Features
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India's First Vande Bharat Metro Launch on September 16. Know Full Schedule, Stoppages, Speed and Features

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India’s first Vande Bharat Metro on September 16. The Vande Bharat Metro train will depart from Bhuj at 5:50 am and arrive in Ahmedabad at 10:50 am. The Vande Bharat Metro is equipped with a talk-back system, allowing passengers to directly communicate with the train driver in case of emergency. The Vande …

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Railway Minister says railways will launch the first Vande Metro trains next month
4 months, 1 week ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Railway Minister says railways will launch the first Vande Metro trains next month

The Hindu  

The Indian Railways will introduce Vande Metro trains to serve cities located between 100 and 200 kilometres apart, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, said on Sunday. “The first Vande Metro train will be launched next month. Building on the success of the Vande Bharat trains, the Indian Railways is now planning to launch Vande Metro. In response to concerns about …

Vande Bharat Sleeper Coach to be operational in three months: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
4 months, 1 week ago

Vande Bharat Sleeper Coach to be operational in three months: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Op India  

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted an inspection of the Vande Sleeper Coach at BEML in Bengaluru on Sunday. “We expect the passenger operation of Vande Sleeper Coach in three months from now…This is a full sleeper version,” Vaishnaw told reporters after the inspection. The Minister said that the manufacturing of the Vande Sleeper Coach has been completed and it will …

Vande Bharat express sleeper coach: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils prototype version
4 months, 1 week ago

Vande Bharat express sleeper coach: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils prototype version

The Hindu  

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday unveiled the prototype version of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach here at the BEML's facility. The Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset, a first of its kind in India, has been designed and manufactured by BEML, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. Ticket prices comparable to Rajdhani Mr. Vaishnaw said that the ticket …

Indian Railways adjust Vande Bharat orders to 24-coach trains for low cost
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Railways adjust Vande Bharat orders to 24-coach trains for low cost

India Today  

The ambitious Vande Bharat train project has undergone significant modifications, shifting from the original plan of producing 120 train sets, each consisting of 16 coaches, to a new blueprint of 80 train sets, each equipped with 24 coaches, including pantry and luggage compartments. MANUFACTURING AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Kinet Railway Solutions, a joint venture comprising India’s Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd, Russian …

20-coach Vande Bharat to undergo trial run on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route
5 months ago

20-coach Vande Bharat to undergo trial run on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A 20-coach Vande Bharat train will undergo a trial run on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara-Mumbai Central route on August 9. With the top speed capped at 130 kmph, the trial run is a precursor to the long-term plan of operating semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad-Delhi route, said sources. The trial run of the 20-coach train will be helmed by …

Vande Bharat Sleeper, Vande Metro in Testing Stage, 50 Amrit Bharat Trains Sanctioned, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Vande Bharat Sleeper, Vande Metro in Testing Stage, 50 Amrit Bharat Trains Sanctioned, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw

News 18  

The proposed and much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper trains and Vande Metro have entered the testing stage, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced while speaking to the media about the budget on Wednesday, adding that 50 more Amrit Bharat trains have been sanctioned. “Both sleeper and Vande Metro have entered the testing stage,” the minister said as he noted that the production …

Vande Bharat loco pilots to attend Modi’s swearing-in ceremony
7 months ago

Vande Bharat loco pilots to attend Modi’s swearing-in ceremony

The Hindu  

Ten Vande Bharat loco pilots, including India’s first woman loco pilot, Surekha Yadav of Central Railway, will participate in the oath-taking ceremony of PM-elect Narendra Modi in New Delhi on June 9. Other loco pilots and assistant loco pilots were nominated from West Central Railway, North Eastern Railway, South Eastern Railway, South Central Railway, South Western Railway, Northern Railway and …

First look of Vande Bharat Metro, trial run to start from July | WATCH
8 months, 1 week ago

First look of Vande Bharat Metro, trial run to start from July | WATCH

India TV News  

In a major development, a rail coach factory in Punjab’s Kapurthala rolled out the first few coaches of India's Vande Bharat Metro rail on Tuesday. The Vande Bharat metro will be tested from July this year. The Vande Bharat Metro will be able to travel between 100-250 km, offering a swift and comfortable experience to the passengers. The major initiatives …

Railways Plans To Roll Out New-age Vande Metro, Trials To Begin In July 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Railways Plans To Roll Out New-age Vande Metro, Trials To Begin In July 2024

News 18  

After the huge success of semi-high speed Vande Bharat trains, the Indian Railways is planning to launch the country’s first Vande Metro to transform the intra-city transportation system, said a senior official closely associated with the project. According to Railways sources, it will have a unique coach configuration in which four coaches will constitute one unit and a minimum of …

Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils body structure of Vande Bharat sleeper: What’s new?
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils body structure of Vande Bharat sleeper: What’s new?

Live Mint  

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has unveiled the body structure of the Vande Bharat's sleeper coaches. After unveiling the structure of the Vande Bharat sleeper coaches, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “Now, its furnishing work will happen. Manufacturing carbody is the most difficult work…we will discuss how to scale it up further.” The focus of these Vande Bharat sleeper coaches is comfort …

Railway Minister unveils body structure of Vande Bharat sleeper variant
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Railway Minister unveils body structure of Vande Bharat sleeper variant

The Hindu  

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the body structure of Vande Bharat's sleeper coaches at a Bharat Earth Movers Limited facility in Bengaluru on March 9. Mr. Vaishnaw said the Vande Bharat train has three versions -- chair car, sleeper and metro. However, the one Vande Bharat Sleeper Coach cost comes around ₹8-9 crore because a lot of work has been …

Indian Railways to introduce Vande Bharat Sleeper trains by March 2024
11 months ago

Indian Railways to introduce Vande Bharat Sleeper trains by March 2024

Live Mint  

Indian Railways will introduce the sleeper coaches to Vande Bharat trains by March 2024, according to reports. The Indian Railways will start by adding an inaugural fleet of 10 Vande Bharat sleeper class trains in March 2024. As electric multiple units, Vande Bharat sleeper trains promise enhanced efficiency and reduced travel times, aiming to surpass the speeds achieved by Rajdhani …

First pictures of Vande Bharat sleeper coaches out; Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calls it 'Concept train'
1 year, 3 months ago

First pictures of Vande Bharat sleeper coaches out; Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calls it 'Concept train'

Firstpost  

The sleeper coaches will be equipped with features like wider berths, brighter interiors, spacious toilets and a mini pantry The new Vande Bharat sleeper coaches are all set to be rolled out in 2024. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared images of ‘Concept train - Vande Bharat ’ on X formerly Twitter. Concept train - Vande Bharat Coming soon… early 2024 …

Vande Bharat sleeper coach to be launched soon: Check features, other details
1 year, 3 months ago

Vande Bharat sleeper coach to be launched soon: Check features, other details

Hindustan Times  

Vande Bharat Express, India's most popular train, is all set to get its sleep coach version by next year. Vande Bharat Express Here are five points on the Vande Bharat sleeper coach version: The Vande Bharat sleeper trains will be a significant addition to the Indian Railways fleet as they will allow passengers to travel long distances on the high-speed …

Vande Bharat cleaned in just 14 minutes taking cue from Japan’s bullet trains
1 year, 3 months ago

Vande Bharat cleaned in just 14 minutes taking cue from Japan’s bullet trains

Live Mint  

Indian Railways Sunday said it has introduced the ‘14 minute clean-up’ milestone for every Vande Bharat trains from October 1, emulating the rapid cleaning procedures followed in Japan for bullet train, where the trains are cleaned in seven minutes. Vande Bharat trains will be covered under the "14-minute miracle" scheme which is set to be launched on October 1 at …

Vande Bharat trains will be cleaned in 14 minutes from today, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 3 months ago

Vande Bharat trains will be cleaned in 14 minutes from today, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India TV News  

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will launch the '14 minutes of miracle’ concept for speedy cleaning of trains from tomorrow, which will begin with 29 Vande Bharat trains at the respective destination stations across the country. Vaishnaw told reporters that the Vande Bharat trains will be cleaned within 14 minutes under the initiative to improve their punctuality and turnaround time. …

16-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train to launch by March 2024, Vande Metro roll out by February
1 year, 3 months ago

16-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train to launch by March 2024, Vande Metro roll out by February

Firstpost  

The first Vande Bharat Express was flagged off on 15 February, 2019, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it runs between New Delhi and Varanasi For the convenience of passengers, Indian Railways will roll out the first version of Vande Bharat sleeper train by March 2024. Giving out details, BG Mallya, General Manager of Integral Coach Factory, Chennai said: “We …

Four new Vande Bharat trains may be launched soon. Check expected routes
1 year, 5 months ago

Four new Vande Bharat trains may be launched soon. Check expected routes

India TV News  

Vande Bharat trains: Four new Vande Bharat Express trains are likely to be launched by the end of this month. Last week, PM Modi launched two new Vande Bharat trains between Gorakhpur-Lucknow and Jodhpur-Ahmedabad. Railway Minister inspects production of state-of-the-art Vande Bharat trains Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw last week visited the Integral Coach Factory and inspected the manufacturing of Vande …

Gorakhpur railway station all set for redevelopment; PM Modi to lay foundation stone on July 7
1 year, 6 months ago

Gorakhpur railway station all set for redevelopment; PM Modi to lay foundation stone on July 7

India TV News  

Gorakhpur railway station redevelopment: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Gorakhpur railway station redevelopment project on July 7. Gorakhpur to get Vande Bharat Express train service Apart from laying the foundation stone for Gorakhpur station redevelopment project, PM Modi is likely to flag off new Vande Bharat Express train on Friday. With this, Uttar Pradesh will …

NER’s first Vande Bharat at Charbagh Stn; to be flagged off by PM Modi on July 7
1 year, 6 months ago

NER’s first Vande Bharat at Charbagh Stn; to be flagged off by PM Modi on July 7

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Ahead of its flag-off ceremony, the Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express, a first for the North-Eastern Railways, completed its first successful trial on Tuesday. Cockpit-like ‘black box’ at loco pilot chamber to facilitate probe during mishaps The train covered a distance of 296 kilometres from CM Yogi’s assembly constituency Gorakhpur via Ayodhya and Basti to reach Lucknow only in 3 …

PM Modi to inaugurate 5 new Vande Bharat trains on June 27
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate 5 new Vande Bharat trains on June 27

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil five new Vande Bharat Express trains simultaneously on June 27. PM Modi and Union Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw were scheduled to inaugurate the Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat earlier this month but the unfortunate mishap in Odisha’s Balasore postponed the inauguration ceremony. The Vande Bharat Express trains are known for their state-of-the-art amenities, including comfortable seating, …

Titagarh Wagons-BHEL consortium inks ₹24,000 cr contract with Indian railways
1 year, 6 months ago

Titagarh Wagons-BHEL consortium inks ₹24,000 cr contract with Indian railways

Live Mint  

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd, formerly known as Titagarh Wagons, and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd consortium has bagged order worth ₹24,000 crore to manufacture and supply 80 Vande Bharat sleeper trains for Indian Railways. According to the company's exchange filing, this is the first time Indian Railways has given a contract of this size to an Indian consortium for the design, …

French company Alstom to make 100 Vande Bharat trains with sleeper coaches
1 year, 7 months ago

French company Alstom to make 100 Vande Bharat trains with sleeper coaches

The Hindu  

French rail company Alstom will manufacture 100 aluminium bodied Vande Bharat trains with sleeper facility, after bidding the lowest for the tender at a price of ₹150.9 crore per train. Currently, Vande Bharat Express trains are manufactured at an average cost ₹120 crore per train. Sudhanshu Mani, former General Manager at the Integrated Coach Factory, Chennai, and creator of the …

PM Modi’s ambitious plan to run 75 Vande Bharat trains by 2024 hits a roadblock
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi’s ambitious plan to run 75 Vande Bharat trains by 2024 hits a roadblock

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious plan to run 75 Vande Bharat trains by August 2024, may not be fulfilled after-all. Notably, the coach factory did not just fall short of its target to produce Vande Bharat trains, but also in the overall the production of all kinds of coaches. In an desperate attempt to launch 75 Vande Bharat trains by …

Assam’s first Vande Bharat Express train inaugurated today: 10 things to know
1 year, 7 months ago

Assam’s first Vande Bharat Express train inaugurated today: 10 things to know

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off Assam's first Vande Bharat Express train. 3)The Guwahati- NJP Vande Bharat Express train service will operate six days a week. 7) After the inauguration of Assam's Vande Bharat, India will operationalize Vande Bharat Express trains on 19 routes across the country. "I am delighted to flag off Assam's first Vande Bharat Express tomorrow, …

Uttarakhand to get its first Vande Bharat Express train this week
1 year, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand to get its first Vande Bharat Express train this week

Live Mint  

Uttarakhand will get its first Vande Bharat Express train this week. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train on 25 May virtually. About Uttarakhand's first Vande Bharat Express: The Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express will have eight coaches. Fares Fares of Vande Bharat Express' Dehradun-Delhi routes are not final yet.

Vande Bharat Train To Connect Delhi And Khajuraho Via Agra Soon
1 year, 7 months ago

Vande Bharat Train To Connect Delhi And Khajuraho Via Agra Soon

News 18  

Tourists going to Khajuraho will be glad to know that the Indian Railways is planning to operate a Vande Bharat Express train to the tourist destination. The route of the new Vande Bharat train will start at Delhi and include Agra, Jhansi, Gwalior and finally Khajuraho. While North India is seeing the operation of several semi-high-speed trains, South India is …

Vande Bharat trains now operational on 13 routes in India. See full list
1 year, 9 months ago

Vande Bharat trains now operational on 13 routes in India. See full list

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated 12th Vande Bharat Express train to the nation. New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express: This Vande Bharat train runs between New Delhi station and Mata Vaishno Devi's base camp Katra, covering the distance in eight hours. New Delhi - Amb Andaura in Himachal Pradesh Vande Bharat Express: The …

Meet Surekha Yadav, the first woman loco pilot of Vande Bharat Express train
1 year, 9 months ago

Meet Surekha Yadav, the first woman loco pilot of Vande Bharat Express train

India TV News  

Vande Bharat Express: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology on Monday informed that Surekha Yadav has become the first woman loco pilot of Vande Bharat Express. The first Vande Bharat Express train was flagged off on February 15, 2019, on the New Delhi-Kanpur-Allahabad-Varanasi route, as per an official report. Vande Bharat Express Train The Vande Bharat …

'Make in India' Success: Four Years On, Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Has Transformed the Way India Travels
1 year, 10 months ago

'Make in India' Success: Four Years On, Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Has Transformed the Way India Travels

News 18  

It was on February 15 in 2019 that India got its first Vande Bharat as the Railways launched the train on the New Delhi-Kanpur-Prayagraj-Varanasi route. As of date, there are 10 pairs of Vande Bharat trains running across the country and almost all of these can be called popular. The Vande Bharat trains are an excellent example of the ‘Make …

Ahead of launch next week, one new Vande Bharat train to reach Mumbai by Friday, another on February 6
1 year, 11 months ago

Ahead of launch next week, one new Vande Bharat train to reach Mumbai by Friday, another on February 6

India TV News  

Of the two soon-to-be launched Vande Bharat Express trains from Mumbai, one is likely to reach the metropolis by Friday morning, while another is expected to be brought on February 6, railway officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to launch Vande Bharat Express trains on Mumbai-Solapur and Mumbai-Shirdi routes on February 10, they said. The Vande Bharat Express …

Railway Budget gives push for ramping up production of Vande Bharat express trains in three more places
1 year, 11 months ago

Railway Budget gives push for ramping up production of Vande Bharat express trains in three more places

The Hindu  

The Central government has given the green signal for producing Vande Bharat rakes in three more railway coach manufacturing units in the country. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressing a virtual press conference said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, the VB trains would be produced in three more places - Sonipat of Haryana, Latur of …

Revamped stations, more Vande Bharat trains: How Railways plans to use Rs 2.41 lakh cr Budget
1 year, 11 months ago

Revamped stations, more Vande Bharat trains: How Railways plans to use Rs 2.41 lakh cr Budget

India Today  

The railways have been allocated Rs 2.41 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2023-24, the highest ever capital outlay for the sector. Following the presentation of Budget 2023 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spoke about how the railways planned on using the budget allocated. Ashwini Vaishnaw said that 1,275 stations are being re-developed, …

New Vande Bharat trains from Mumbai to undergo trials in ghat sections before launch
1 year, 11 months ago

New Vande Bharat trains from Mumbai to undergo trials in ghat sections before launch

The Hindu  

Two soon-to-be launched Vande Bharat Express trains from Mumbai will undergo trials in the hilly ghat sections on the city's outskirts without deployment of additional locomotives before their inauguration, railway officials have said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to launch Vande Bharat Express trains on Mumbai-Solapur and Mumbai-Shirdi routes on February 10, they said. The Vande Bharat Express between …

Now Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Express to Halt at Borivali Station
1 year, 11 months ago

Now Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Express to Halt at Borivali Station

News 18  

INDIAN RAILWAYS UPDATE: The Vande Bharat Express train connecting Mumbai and Gandhinagar will have an additional halt at Borivali Station in the Financial Capital, said Darshana Jardosh, Minister of State for Railways & Textiles. “For hassle free travel, stoppage at Borivali Station is approved for Gandhinagar – Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express. For hassle free travel, stoppage at Borivali Station …

Stones Pelted At Vande Bharat Train Four Days After Launch In Bengal, Case Lodged
2 years ago

Stones Pelted At Vande Bharat Train Four Days After Launch In Bengal, Case Lodged

ABP News  

Stones were pelted at Vande Bharat Express in West Bengal's Malda district on Monday, just four days after it was launched in the state. PM Modi Flagged Off Vande Bharat Express In Kerala Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually flagged off the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express and said that the Union government is making a record investment in …

After his mother\'s cremation, Modi flags off Vande Bharat train virtually
2 years ago

After his mother\'s cremation, Modi flags off Vande Bharat train virtually

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the Union government is making record investment for railway infrastructure modernisation. In an address after virtually flagging off Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express, the Prime Minister said that railway stations, including New Jalpaiguri, are being developed on the lines of airports. "Today's Vande Bharat train was launched from the land where …

Centre Making Record Investment To Modernise Indian Railways: PM Narendra Modi
2 years ago

Centre Making Record Investment To Modernise Indian Railways: PM Narendra Modi

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually flagged off the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express and said that the Union government is making a record investment in railway infrastructure modernisation. Vande Bharat Express Earlier in the day, Modi virtually flagged off the express in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. PM Shri @narendramodi flags off …

Bengal’s First Vande Bharat Express to Make a Pit Stop at Tagore’s Santiniketan
2 years ago

Bengal’s First Vande Bharat Express to Make a Pit Stop at Tagore’s Santiniketan

News 18  

West Bengal will get its first Vande Bharat Express from December 30 as the Prime Minister will inaugurate the premium train between Howrah to New Jalpaiguri, with stop at Santiniketan – the abode of poet, philosopher and social reformer late Rabindranath Tagore. In the letter, which he also shared on Twitter, Majumdar wrote: “We are already aware of the train …

Vande Bharat train 2.0 edition to be more efficient, futuristic
2 years ago

Vande Bharat train 2.0 edition to be more efficient, futuristic

India TV News  

Vande Bharat train: The Ministry of Railways has been making constant efforts to make India's first semi-high speed train, Vande Bharat better. According to information received, another Vande Bharat train is set to run from Kolkata's Howrah station to Jalpaiguri at the end of the year, for which the Railways has started preparations. Vande Bharat train performance tests According to …

Railways to bring Vande Bharat Hydrogen train in 2023, Vande Bharat-3 sleeper train for long journey
2 years ago

Railways to bring Vande Bharat Hydrogen train in 2023, Vande Bharat-3 sleeper train for long journey

India TV News  

Hydrogen trains in India: The Indian Railways are planning to introduce Hydrogen-fuel powered trains that are likely to be rolled out in December 2023. The new Hydrogen-powered trains are being designed by the Indian engineers, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Apart from Hydrogen trains, the Railways is manufacturing 'Vande Metro' train which will replace those designed in 1950s and 60s, …

Vande Metro trains to be rolled out by May or June 2023, says Railway Minister
2 years ago

Vande Metro trains to be rolled out by May or June 2023, says Railway Minister

India TV News  

The Railways is manufacturing Vande Metro train which will replace those designed in 1950s and 60s, Railways and Communication Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sunday. Stressing that these Vande Metro will take care of middle-class and the poor, the Union Minister said the focus is not on the high-end customer. The Union Minister said the Railways is working on Vande …

South India's second Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad-Vijayawada likely from new year
2 years, 1 month ago

South India's second Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad-Vijayawada likely from new year

India TV News  

New Vande Bharat train: The new generation Vande Bharat train is likely to be launched between Secunderabad Railway Station and Vijayawada in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh from the new year. The first Vande Bharat Express train was flagged off on the New Delhi-Kanpur-Allahabad-Varanasi route on February 15, 2019. The Vande Bharat Express has travel classes like Shatabdi Train, but with a …

To manufacture 200 Vande Bharat trains, BHEL among 5 bidders for Rs 58,000 crore deal
2 years, 1 month ago

To manufacture 200 Vande Bharat trains, BHEL among 5 bidders for Rs 58,000 crore deal

Firstpost  

The Indian Railways is targeting to roll out the first sleeper version of Vande Bharat train by the first quarter of 2024. Till now, the railways have awarded contracts for manufacture of 102 Vande Bharat trains which are all chair car New Delhi: State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has formed a consortium with Titagarh Wagons and is among five entities …

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