PM Modi To Virtually Launch Three New Vande Bharat Trains On August 31, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually launch three new Vande Bharat trains on August 31, enhancing connectivity on the Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru, and Chennai-Nagercoil routes, as announced by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

These state-of-the-art trains are part of the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. The Meerut City-Lucknow Vande Bharat will reduce travel time by approximately one hour compared to the current fastest service.

The Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil and Madurai-Bengaluru trains will cut journey times by over two hours and around 90 minutes, respectively. The new Vande Bharat trains promise a world-class travel experience with modern amenities and faster speeds, catering to passengers across Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.

These trains are designed with a top speed of 160 km/h, anti-collision devices, and fully sealed gangways for ease of movement. Since 2019, Indian Railways has introduced 772 additional train services, including 100 Vande Bharat trains, with a total expenditure of ₹1,343.72 crore.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the ongoing process of introducing diverse train services to meet varying passenger needs, ensuring operational feasibility and resource availability.