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As Indian Railways aim for 250 kmph: A look at the world's fastest trains

The Railways Ministry has asked the manufacturers to deliver two trains capable of reaching 250 kmph. Here's a list of the fastest trains around the world

As Indian Railways aim for 250 kmph: A look at the world's fastest trains
Updated On : 07 Jun 2024 | 3:36 PM IST

Vande Bharat Metro: Ministry of Railways prepares for trial runs in July

Vande Bharat sleeper trains are slated to be introduced within 100 days of the new government, says railway official

Vande Bharat Metro: Ministry of Railways prepares for trial runs in July
Updated On : 27 Apr 2024 | 9:11 PM IST

LS polls: BJP to expand Vande Bharat, bullet train projects, says PM Modi

Coming down heavily on the corrupt leaders, the Prime Minister said that strict action will continue against the corrupt

LS polls: BJP to expand Vande Bharat, bullet train projects, says PM Modi
Updated On : 14 Apr 2024 | 1:45 PM IST

IRCTC to update its features by giving instant refunds, check details

IRCTC will refund passengers' money within an hour. The update is currently in process which aims to make the refund process smooth for all the situations

IRCTC to update its features by giving instant refunds, check details
Updated On : 13 Mar 2024 | 2:20 PM IST

New Vande Bharat Express trains among multiple projects unveiled in Bihar

Bihar on Tuesday got two new Vande Bharat Express trains as Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled multiple railway projects in the state, officials said. These were among the projects worth Rs 85,000 crore unveiled by the PM through video conference from Ahmedabad, they said. Governor Rajendra V Arlekar, Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha, Speaker Nand Kishor Yadav and BJP MP Ravishankar Prasad were among those present at a programme organised at the Patna Junction railway station to mark the unveiling. The two new Vande Bharat Express trains will be operated on the Patna-Gomti Nagar and Patna-New Jalpaiguri routes, officials said. The Patna-Gomti Nagar Vande Bharat will have halts at the pilgrim towns of Varanasi and Ayodhya Dham, while a third Vande Bharat, which was also flagged off, will stop at Gaya on the way to Varanasi from Ranchi. The PM laid the foundation stone of a washing pit cum coaching complex at Narkatiaganj and also inaugurated the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor's N

New Vande Bharat Express trains among multiple projects unveiled in Bihar
Updated On : 12 Mar 2024 | 2:47 PM IST

Watch: PM Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat trains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of railway projects worth Rs 85,000 crore from Ahmedabad. PM Modi also flagged off 10 new Vande Bharat trains

Icon YoutubeWatch: PM Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat trains
Updated On : 12 Mar 2024 | 1:25 PM IST

Prime Minister Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat trains, extends 4 routes

There are now more than 50 Vande Bharat trains, covering 45 routes nationwide. Check new routes and extensions here

Prime Minister Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat trains, extends 4 routes
Updated On : 12 Mar 2024 | 11:16 AM IST

PM Modi to visit Ahmedabad, flag off 10 new Vande Bharat trains today

The Prime Minister will also flag off freight trains on the Dedicated Freight Corridor from various locations - New Khurja Jn, Sahnewal, New Rewari, New Kishangarh, New Gholvad, and New Makarpura

PM Modi to visit Ahmedabad, flag off 10 new Vande Bharat trains today
Updated On : 12 Mar 2024 | 9:46 AM IST

PM to flag off two new Vande Bharat Express trains from Visakhapatnam today

The two new trains will operate between Visakhapatnam-Puri and Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad. With this, the total number of Vande Bharat Express trains operational from Visakhapatnam will be three

PM to flag off two new Vande Bharat Express trains from Visakhapatnam today
Updated On : 12 Mar 2024 | 7:08 AM IST

Patna's Vande Bharat train network to expand to Lucknow and Siligudi

Patna to get two new Vande Bharat trains to Lucknow and Siligudi. The train is expected to run next week, but there is no official confirmation yet

Patna's Vande Bharat train network to expand to Lucknow and Siligudi
Updated On : 05 Mar 2024 | 5:56 PM IST

RCF to roll out first prototype of Vande Metro coach by April: S Srinivas

The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala in Punjab is aiming to roll out the first prototype of Vande Metro coach for intercity travel ?by April this year, its general manager S Srinivas has said. A total of 16 such coaches are expected to be ready by the later part of 2024-25 financial year, he said. Vande Metro, which is designed on the concept of India's first indigenous semi-high-speed train Vande Bharat, will cater to intercity passengers covering up to a distance of 250 km. A Vande Metro train will have 16 air-conditioned coaches and can run at a maximum speed of 130 km per hour. "This train is meant for intercity traffic," Srinivas told PTI, adding, "We are aiming that the first prototype is ready by April." Following trials, the RCF will start its production. Vande Metro trains will enhance passenger experience and accessibility, he said, adding each coach will have the capacity to carry 280 passengers -- 100 seating capacity and 180 standing capacity. The 3x3 bench-ty

RCF to roll out first prototype of Vande Metro coach by April: S Srinivas
Updated On : 11 Feb 2024 | 11:44 AM IST

10 Vande Bharat sleeper trains to be rolled out from March this year

The Vande Bharat trains will have sleeper coach express trains for a more comfortable journey. The first 10 Vande Bharat Sleeper coaches trains will run on track from March 2024

10 Vande Bharat sleeper trains to be rolled out from March this year
Updated On : 06 Feb 2024 | 3:12 PM IST

Rlys sticks to white-blue colour for second Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat

The second Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat train, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, is of the same white and blue colours as the first one. A day before, the Northern Railway (NR) had circulated brochures to journalists in which the train was shown in saffron and grey. "We have plans to convert the present white-blue Vande Bharat into saffron-grey colour in the future because they are in the process of manufacturing at coach factories," a senior NR official told PTI. "Keeping in mind the future scenario, we put a saffron-grey coloured Vande Bharat on our brochures," the official said. Highlighting the train's on-board features, the NR in a statement said, "The train has superior passenger amenities such as on-board WiFi infotainment, GPS-based passenger information system, plush interiors, bio-vacuum toilets with touch free conveniences." It also has "diffused LED lighting, charging points beneath every seat, individual touch-based reading lights and

Rlys sticks to white-blue colour for second Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat
Updated On : 19 Dec 2023 | 10:48 AM IST

LIVE: Delhi CM summoned by probe agency on Dec 21 in liquor policy case

Catch all the latest updates LIVE from across the globe here

LIVE: Delhi CM summoned by probe agency on Dec 21 in liquor policy case
Updated On : 18 Dec 2023 | 6:17 PM IST

PM Modi to launch 2nd Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to New Delhi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to New Delhi today. The regular Vande Bharat operation is to begin on December 20, 2023

PM Modi to launch 2nd Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to New Delhi today
Updated On : 18 Dec 2023 | 1:22 PM IST

Vande Bharat train count reaches 34 in India, check the full list below

The total number of India's first semi-high-speed trains has reached 34. The Vande Bharat service comes with many unique features which are not available on other trains

Vande Bharat train count reaches 34 in India, check the full list below
Updated On : 15 Dec 2023 | 4:01 PM IST

Why the passenger matters

Difficulties over Diwali weekend remind us of the role the Railways plays in our development

Why the passenger matters
Updated On : 19 Nov 2023 | 10:13 PM IST

Gujarat to get two semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains, trial to begin soon

Gujarat is expected to receive two more Vande Bharat trains, and the trial is expected to start soon. The average daily ridership in the first Vande Bharat train is 142 per cent

Gujarat to get two semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains, trial to begin soon
Updated On : 14 Nov 2023 | 2:26 PM IST

Stock of this railway wagon company has zoomed over 800% in 20 months

The stock of railway wagons maker had hit a record high of Rs 867 on Thursday, October 19. In the past year, the market price of TRSL has zoomed 438 per cent

Stock of this railway wagon company has zoomed over 800% in 20 months
Updated On : 20 Oct 2023 | 3:02 PM IST

Indian Railways to introduce 9 new Vande Bharat trains this festive season

Indian Railways is set to start 9 new Vande Bharat trains, the new Vande Bharat Express will run six days a week, and it will have six coaches rake

Indian Railways to introduce 9 new Vande Bharat trains this festive season
Updated On : 13 Oct 2023 | 3:36 PM IST