PM Modi flags-off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express: Check pics
PM Modi flags-off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express: Vande Bharat Express is an indigenously designed semi-High speed self-propelled train set of 16 coaches. The train reaches 160 kmph speed in just 140 seconds and it has better riding comfort for passengers
The Vande Bharat Express is equipped with Kavach safety system with emergency talk back units. The train has better flood proofing for under-slung electrical equipment that will withstand floods up to a height of 650 mm. The train, which connects the capital cities of Maharashtra and Gujarat, is the third Vande Bharat Express in the country. The first such train was started on New Delhi-Varanasi route, while the second one on New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra route, an official said.
PM Modi flags-off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express
PM Modi boards the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express train during its flagging off ceremony, in Gandhinagar.
PM flags off the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express train, in Gandhinagar.
PM aboard the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express train.
The newly launched train will provide passengers aircraft-like travelling experience and advanced safety features, including Kavach technology, an indigenously developed Train Collision Avoidance System. This train will offer world-class comfort and facilities to passengers. The fully air-conditioned Vande Bharat has several modern features, such as sliding doors, personalised reading lights, mobile charging points, attendant call buttons, bio-toilets, automatic entry and exit doors, CCTV cameras, reclining facility, comfortable seats.
PM interacts with railway officials aboard the Vande Bharat Express.
Train number 20901 Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Superfast Express will start its commercial run from October 1. It will operate six days a week except Sundays. The train will depart from Mumbai Central station at 6.10 am and reach Gandhinagar at 12.30 pm. For the return journey, the train will depart from Gandhinagar at 2.05 pm and arrive at Mumbai Central at 8.35 pm. It will halt at Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad stations in both directions.