Tag: Vande Bharat

PM Modi Unveils ₹9,000 Crore Development Projects in Bihar’s Siwan, Flags Off Vande Bharat and Export Locomotive

The advanced locomotive features high-horsepower engines, AC propulsion systems, microprocessor controls, and regenerative braking technology.

June 20, 2025

“Tears in My Eyes”: Farooq Abdullah Hails Vande Bharat on Chenab Bridge as ‘Biggest Gift’ to Jammu and Kashmir

Abdullah said, “I had tears in my eyes when the train crossed the Chenab Bridge. This is a dream come true — connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country through rail. It's the biggest gift for our people.”

June 10, 2025

“Proud Moment for India”: Vande Bharat Loco Pilot Hails Railway Workers’ Role in Overcoming Himalayan Challenges

The newly launched Vande Bharat Express trains will cut travel time between Katra and Srinagar to just about three hours, from the current 6–7 hours by road.

June 6, 2025

PM Modi Flags Off Vande Bharat Trains Linking Jammu and Kashmir, Inaugurates Landmark Rail Bridges

Before the flag-off ceremony, PM Modi interacted with school children and railway staff aboard the train, celebrating the momentous occasion with warmth and enthusiasm.

June 6, 2025

Excitement in Katra as Students Welcome PM Modi for Vande Bharat Flag-Off to Srinagar

The 272-km USBRL project, a major infrastructural milestone built at a cost of ₹43,780 crore, features 36 tunnels totaling 119 km and 943 bridges.

June 6, 2025

Historic First: Vande Bharat Express Operated by All-Women Crew on International Women’s Day

The train, running from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to Shirdi, is fully staffed by women, including the loco pilot, assistant loco pilot, train manager, ticket examiners, and onboard hostesses.

March 8, 2025

Northern Railway to Operate Vande Bharat Special Train for Mahakumbh Devotees

The Vande Bharat Special train, No. 02252/02251, will run between New Delhi and Varanasi (via Prayagraj).

February 15, 2025

“Expect passenger operation of Vande Sleeper Coach three months from now”: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

"It was a long journey. Designing a new train is complex work. There are a lot of new features in Vande Sleeper," he added.

September 1, 2024

“Reflects nation’s progress towards Viksit Bharat with speed,” says PM Modi after flagging off 3 Vande Bharat trains

The three routes on which PM Modi flagged off trains are Meerut - Lucknow, Madurai - Bengaluru and Chennai - Nagercoil.

August 31, 2024

PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat trains for 10 different routes from Ahmedabad

He dedicated to the Nation 50 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras at Railway Stations.

March 12, 2024