Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi flagged off the new and upgraded version of Vande Bharat Express, en route between Gandhinagar and Mumbai.
The launch event took place on the 30th of September, from Gandhinagar Station. After the launch of the upgraded version of train, Mr. Narendra Modi also travelled on the train from Gandhinagar to Kalupur railway station.
Speaking about the features and upgraded version of the train, the Vande Bharat Express offers a myriad of superior and aircraft like travelling experiences. The Vande Bharat Express is a semi high speed train with a self propelled engine, which means it does not have a separate engine. It has automatic doors and air conditioned chair car coaches and a revolving chair which can rotate up to 180 degrees. For the safety of the passengers, the train features an indigenously developed advanced state of the art Train Collision Avoidance System, also known as . This technology is being installed on all new trains, so that automatic brakes could be applied in case a train is coming on the same track. The test speed of the train is 180 kmph, while the maximum speed is 160 kmph.
In addition, 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″ screens providing passenger information and infotainment.
Notably, the launch of the upgraded version Vande Bharat Express train was after six phase trails, which concluded on the 9th of September.
Meanwhile, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has said that the competing Vande Bharat train would eat into the revenue of the Tejas Express running between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The Railways are scheduled to operate 75 Vande Bharat trains, which would be manufactured in India, by August 2023.
Travelling on the new trains would be more comfortable because of the lighter coaches than the previous trains. The coaches are made of stainless steel. Due to less weight, the passengers would feel extra comfortable even at high speed. Also, there are automatic gates operated by the pilot. The windows are wide, there is more space for the luggage. The toilet installed will be advanced. Most of the parts of the trains are “Made in India” except for a few small parts, said sources.
Meanwhile, as of now, two Vande Bharat trains are operational and are in between New Delhi-Varanasi and New Delhi-Vaishnodevi Katra, Jammu and Kashmir.
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