PM Narendra Modi to flag off 6 new Vande Bharat trains today; 20-coach Varanasi-Delhi train included

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually flag off six Vande Bharat Express trains from Ahmedabad in Gujarat around 1:30 pm on Monday, September 16.

The six Indian Railways services are:

• Nagpur-Secunderabad
• Kohlapur-Pune
• Agra Cantt-Varanasi
• Durg-Vishakhapatnam
• Pune-Hubli
• Varanasi-Delhi

The upcoming Vande Bharat train service connecting Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with the national capital will have 20 coaches. The existing Vande Bharat Express service connecting the two cities comprises 16 coaches. 

What are Vande Bharat Express trains?

Vande Bharat Express is an indigenous, semi-high-speed train service operated by the Indian Railways, one of the largest employers in the world.

The first Vande Bharat Express train was flagged off on February 15, 2019, on the New Delhi-Kanpur-Allahabad-Varanasi route.

The train operates at speeds to the tune of 160 kilometers per hour.

The Vande Bharat trains boast a world-class travel experience, combining speed with comfort, with a host of top-tier amenities including degree rotating seats, and advanced safety features. 

With the continued expansion of the Vande Bharat Express service, the Railways aims to further enhance connectivity across the country, contributing to economic growth and regional development.

The development and expansion of the Vande Bharat Express network aligns with the government's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) vision.

As more routes are added and services expanded, the Vande Bharat Express will continue to play a pivotal role in transforming the travel experience for millions of passengers across the country.