PM Narendra Modi To Launch Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Express Soon

Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi is all set to flag off the new and upgraded version of Vande Bharat Express, en route between Gandhinagar and Mumbai.

The launch event would take place on the 30th of September, from Gandhinagar Station at around 10:30 A.M.  After the launch of the upgraded version of train, Mr. Narendra Modi would also travel on the train from Gandhinagar to Kalupur railway station.

Speaking of the features and upgrade version of the train, the Vande Bharat Express offers a myriad of superior and aircraft like travelling experiences.  It is equipped with advanced state of the art safety features including an indigenously developed Train Collision Avoidance System, also known as KAVACH.  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.

Various phases of trials of the new rake of  Vande Bharat Express were conducted in Kota Division and after the trial finished on the 9th of September.  Phase I trial between Kota and Ghat ka Barana, Second Ghat Ka Barana and Kota, Third trial non-recording on the down line between Kurlasi and Ramganj Mandi, Fourth and Fifth trial on the down line between Kurlasi and Ramganj Mandi and Sixth trial on the down line between Kurlasi and Ramganj Mandi and Laban was done on the down line.

In addition, the Vande Bharat Express is a semi high speed train with 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.

Meanwhile, the 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 is scheduled to manufacture 75 Vande Bharat trains by August 2023.

Travelling in 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.