Tue, Dec 26, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the inaugural run of the Amrit Bharat train, marking a new chapter in Indian Railways' modernisation efforts. This new train series, alongside the existing Vande Bharat trains, is part of the "Make in India" initiative. The first Amrit Bharat train, inspected by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on December 25, features advanced technologies and aims to provide a comfortable and efficient travel experience for passengers.
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023
A second Vande Bharat Express train rolls out on the Varanasi-New Delhi route, flagged off by Prime Minister Modi on December 18. This new service adds another option for faster travel between Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, and the national capital. Officials expect high demand, citing the popularity of the existing Vande Bharat and growing passenger interest. Passengers benefit from reduced travel time and a modern, comfortable travel experience with aircraft-like amenities and advanced safety features. The launch marks a further step in India's rail development program.
Wed, Feb 19, 2020
New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express has turned into an amazing money-making engine!
Thu, Oct 03, 2019
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday flagged off the new Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi Railway Station to Vaishno Devi, Katra, Jammu.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the New Delhi to Katra Vande Bharat Express on Thursday morning in the presence of Union Ministers Dr Jitendra Singh and Dr Harsh Vardhan. The Indian Railways has informed that the ticket bookings for the same have already started on IRCTC official website - irctc.co.in.
Fri, Sep 27, 2019
Vande Bharat Express: Indian Railways has completed the formalities for introducing the Vande Bharat Express train between New Delhi to Vaishno Devi Katra.
Thu, Sep 19, 2019
In what comes as a big Dusshera gift to passengers, Indian Railways has announced that Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims will be able to travel between Delhi and Katra by Vande Bharat Express. This would be the second Vande Bharat Express in the country, the first running between Delhi and Varanasi.
Mon, Sep 09, 2019
Indian Railways is all set to get as many as 40 new sets of Vande Bharat Express train over the next two years.
Thu, Aug 22, 2019
Indian Railway's Integrated Coach Factory (ICF) at Chennai in collaboration with the Department of Post has released a Rs 5 postal commemorative stamp on India's first semi-high speed train Vande Bharat Express (Train 18).
Wed, Aug 07, 2019
The air hostesses, attired in white shirt-black trousers with a black sleeveless jacket, a silk scarf around the neck, and with the hair smartly combed back, would reportedly wheel in the food trolleys, laden with food and drinks for the passengers.
Mon, Aug 05, 2019
With an aim to provide flight-like hospitality to passengers onboard, Indian Railways has implemented a pilot project where they have deployed air hostesses and flight stewards in India’s supreme train, Vande Bharat Express. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have been given the responsibility to supervise the trail project. The service has already been started in Vande Bharat Express. In a big step aimed at enhancing passengers' convenience, the IRCTC has brought 34 trained air hostesses and flight steward on Vande Bharat Express for the duration of six months for a trail service. If turned out to be successful, such service is likely to be implemented in other trains as well. IRCTC is paying Rs 25,000 per month to these air hostesses and flight stewards for better services. In February this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had flagged off the train's maiden run from New Delhi to Varanasi. The train is designed and developed by a Chennai-based Railways Production unit, Integral Coach Factory in just 18 months which also includes the in-house design and manufacture, computer modeling and working etc.
Wed, Jul 17, 2019
Riding high on the success of the Vande Bharat Express currently plying on the New Delhi-Varanasi route, the Indian Railways is planning another set of trains between the national capital and Katra for pilgrims travelling to the Vaishno Devi shrine.
Tue, Jul 16, 2019
Indian Railways is all set to get its second Vande Bharat Express from next month. The much-awaited new train will run between Delhi-Katra route three days a week, likely from next month.
Thu, Jun 27, 2019
Currently, trains running from New Delhi to Katra railiway station takes 10-12 hours, but the proposed train will take merely 8 hours and have stoppages at Ambala, Ludhiana and Jammu Tavi stations, said the report.
Wed, Jun 05, 2019
The success of Vande Bharat Express, previously known as Train 18, has encouraged the Indian Railways to consider more such trains across the country.
Sat, Jun 01, 2019
Vande Bharat Express covers a distance of 769 kilometres from New Delhi Railway Station to Varanasi Junction in about eight hours and halts at only two stations - Allahabad Junction and Kanpur Central.
Thu, May 30, 2019
The Indian Railways have added another feather in its cap as Vande Bharat Express, previously known as Train 18, has become passengers' new favourite train.
Tue, May 28, 2019
Indian Railways is planning to introduce Train 18 on several other routes, including one on Mumbai-Delhi route with a bunch of new safety features.
Fri, May 17, 2019
The Vande Bharat Express, which began its first commercial run from February 17, will soon start replacing Shatabdi Express trains.
Sat, Mar 09, 2019
The train started running between Varanasi and New Delhi from 15th February. All the seats of the train were booked for the next 15 days on its opening day.
Wed, Feb 20, 2019
This was the semi-high speed train's third commercial run after it started operations on February 17.
Mon, Feb 18, 2019
After the fog dissipated, the train, which doesn't have a locomotive, ran at an average speed of 130kmph, officials said.
Sat, Feb 16, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India's first semi-high speed train, Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi railway station.
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