India’s semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express trains are likely to be operated between ten new routes over South Western Railway (SWR) system.
As per the circular, South Western Railway / South Central Railway / Southern Railways to introduce Vande Bharat Express trains on 10 new routes including much awaited Bengaluru-Belagavi.
New routes :
- Bengaluru-Belagavi (SWR)
- Bengaluru-Hospet (SWR)
- Bengaluru-Kachiguda (SCR)
- Bengaluru-Coimbatore (SCR/SWR)
- Bengaluru-Tirupati (SCR/SWR)
- Bengaluru-Madurai (SR/SWR)
- Bengaluru-Puducherry (SR/SWR)
- Bengaluru-Kalaburagi (SWR)
- Bengaluru-Shivamogga (SWR)
- Bidar-Hubballi (SWR/SCR)
Divisions are advised to furnish the availability of Infrastructure for maintenance and for handling of the above mentioned Vande bharat Trains to this Office before 18.00hrs of date.
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This circular have been doing the rounds in railway groups for the past few days. Railway officials yet to confirm the same.
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About Vande Bharat Express : Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is India’s first indigenous semi-high-speed train. It was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The train was hailed as a significant milestone in the development of Indian railways and was flagged off for its inaugural run on February 15, 2019.
Vande Bharat Express embodies several modern features and technologies, including a fully air-conditioned intercity express design, automatic doors, onboard Wi-Fi, GPS-based passenger information system, bio-vacuum toilets, and a regenerative braking system for energy conservation.
The train initially operated between New Delhi and Varanasi, covering a distance of approximately 800 kilometers. Due to its success, the Indian Railways has planned to operate Vande Bharat Express on several new routes.
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Vande Bharat Express aims to provide passengers with a comfortable and efficient travel experience, with a maximum speed of 180 km/h. Its introduction on new routes will offer enhanced connectivity and convenience for travelers in different parts of India.
