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Vande Bharat to Srinagar: More Than Just a Train Ride – Here’s Why

June 7, 2025, 9:32 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the first passenger train to Srinagar, a historic achievement for the railway connectivity of Jammu and Kashmir. The Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Srinagar is set to start full operation on June 7 (Saturday) and put an end to the region’s long history of depending on road transport.

This marks PM Modi’s first visit to the union territory since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. During the visit, he will also inaugurate the iconic Chenab Bridge — the world’s highest railway arch bridge — further boosting connectivity in the Himalayan region.

Four Daily Trips Between Katra and Srinagar

Indian Railways has scheduled four round trips from Katra to Srinagar on two Vande Bharat Express trains. Train number 26401 will leave Katra at 8:10 AM and arrive in Srinagar by 11:08 AM. It will leave Srinagar at 2:00 PM and arrive at Katra by 4:58 PM.

Earlier, tourists depended completely on highway connections between Srinagar and Jammu, frequently affected by monsoons and landslides. The new railway facility reduces journey time to almost three hours and gives travelers a more reliable means of transport.

Designed for Harsh Terrain and Weather

The Vande Bharat Express trains plying on this route have advanced anti-freezing features so that the operations can go on smoothly even under harsh winter conditions. Railway authorities have furnished the coaches with heating facilities, bio-toilets that withstand freezing temperatures, and upgraded passenger services such as 360-degree rotating seats and charging stations.

Developed specially for the harsh weather of Kashmir, the train provides safe and unhindered journeys even under snowfall or below-zero temperatures.

Vande Bharat: Affordable Travel with Modern Comfort

Authorities have competitively fixed the fares in the Vande Bharat Express on this corridor. Chair car tickets will be Rs 715, while executive class seats cost Rs 1,320. The initiative will help locals and tourists alike, boosting regional tourism and activity.

This latest infrastructure milestone symbolizes the central government’s ongoing thrust to enhance Jammu and Kashmir’s connectivity and development.

Vande Bharat Completes Successful Trial on World’s Highest Rail Bridge | Watch

January 25, 2025, 4:25 pm

On Saturday, Indian Railways completed the first test ride of the custom Vande Bharat Express train, a significant improvement in rail connectivity for Jammu and Kashmir. From Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) railway station to Srinagar railway station over the Chenab Bridge, the world&’s highest rail bridge, the train passed. It also crossed India’s first aerial-filed railway bridge, the Anji Khad.

Around 11:30 am, the train stopped briefly at Jammu, where it was hailed with slogans and compliments for the Indian Railways. It ran further to Budgam station to complete its trial.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to start off the first journey from Katra, hence the commercial launch of the Vande Bharat Express is anticipated soon. The flag-off event time, in any case, is unknown.

Watch the video here:

#WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir: Visuals of Vande Bharat train crossing the world's highest railway bridge Chenab Rail Bridge

Indian Railways today started the trial run of the first Vande Bharat train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Railway Station Katra to Srinagar. The train will also… pic.twitter.com/6IgVfxCgYk

— ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2025

The Vande Bharat Express has many weather-dependent improvements designed particularly for the severe winter of Jammu and Kashmir. It has sophisticated heating systems not found in other Vande Bharat trains that guarantee a smooth running even in sub-zero temperatures by stopping water from freezing. Warm air for the vacuum system, bio-toilet tanks, and heating elements in the windshield for automatic defrosting guarantee proper driver visibility as well as bio-toilet tanks.

Apart from these characteristics, the train has mobile charging outlets, totally air conditioned coaches, and automatic plug doors. Marking an important turning point in the completion of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project meant to bring the Kashmir valley into the Indian Railway network, the train shows India’s commitment to bridging geographical and economic divides, say authorities.

Jharkhand: Students Experience Inaugural Ride on Vande Bharat Express in Barhampur District

September 15, 2024, 6:33 pm

School students from Barhampur district experienced a free ride on the Brahmapur-Tata Nagar Vande Bharat Express during its inaugural run on Sunday. The train was virtually flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A total of 150 students from the East Coast Railway Mixed Higher Secondary School in Khurda boarded the train to travel to Khurda Junction. For many of these students, this was their first time experiencing a journey on the Vande Bharat Express.

Priyanka Sahoo, a Class 10 student, shared her excitement about the journey: “I am feeling very nice about traveling in the Vande Bharat train. The Prime Minister will be inaugurating the train. Everything is clean on the train, there are cameras and food service. We are excited,” she said.

Another student commented on the improved services, noting that the train was very clean and that the washrooms were in excellent condition. “The services in the trains have improved significantly, including the safety, automated doors, and clean washrooms. The country is developing at a good rate,” the student added.

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Earlier in the day, PM Modi virtually flagged off the train from Tatanagar in Jharkhand. The Vande Bharat Express trains aim to improve connectivity on routes including Tatanagar-Patna, Bhagalpur-Dumka-Howrah, Brahmapur-Tatanagar, Gaya-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, and Rourkela-Howrah. These trains are expected to benefit regular travelers, professionals, the business community, and students.

Travel Influencer Compares Vande Bharat Food To 5-Star Hotel: ‘The Truth’

September 4, 2024, 10:00 am

Shashank Gupta, a well-known travel influencer, recently found himself at the center of a social media storm after he compared the food served on the Vande Bharat Express to that of a five-star hotel. In his original post on X (formerly Twitter), Gupta praised the quality of the meal he received during his journey from Udaipur to Agra, stating, “the food in this train was no less than any five-star hotel in terms of taste.” However, his review quickly attracted criticism, with many users questioning the authenticity of his opinion and accusing him of being paid to post positive feedback.

The Inaugural Journey

Gupta was part of the inaugural journey of the Udaipur-Agra Vande Bharat Express, traveling in a special coach arranged by the Indian Railways for social media influencers. Before embarking on the trip, Gupta expressed his gratitude to Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, DRM Lucknow, and the Ministry of Railways for the opportunity. During the journey, he was served a breakfast tray featuring poha, cutlets, aloo sabzi, paranthas, curd, namkeen, and a Choco-Pie dessert.

HAVE A LOOK AT THE POST:

Today I traveled in train no -20981 Udaipur Agra Vande Bharat express from Udaipur to Agra and the food in this train was no less than any five star hotel in terms of taste.
Thankyu @RailMinIndia @IRCTCofficial @AshwiniVaishnaw @AshwiniVaishnaw pic.twitter.com/gFOh5QJN4H

— Shashank Gupta (@shashan0058641) September 2, 2024

Social Media Backlash

Despite Gupta’s enthusiastic review, social media users were quick to express their skepticism. Comments ranged from sarcastic remarks to outright disbelief, with one user stating, “If this is 5-star food, then I’m Shahrukh Khan,” while another quipped, “Tell me you’ve never been to a 5-star without telling me you’ve never been to a 5-star.”

Clarification and Defense

In response to the criticism, Gupta took to social media again to clarify his position. In a post titled “The Truth Behind My Vande Bharat Express Food Review,” he reiterated that his opinion was based solely on his personal experience and was not influenced by any external factors, including his status as a travel influencer. “While it may not have been 5-star quality, I found it to be a significant improvement compared to typical train food,” Gupta explained. He emphasized that his review was genuine and urged his critics to engage in constructive dialogue rather than resorting to insults.

Gupta’s Final Word

Gupta concluded his statement by reaffirming his commitment to providing honest and authentic feedback to his audience. He expressed hope that future discussions would be more focused on meaningful exchanges rather than baseless accusations.

The incident highlights the challenges influencers face in balancing their personal opinions with the expectations of their followers, especially in an era where online feedback can quickly spiral into controversy.

PM Modi to Flag Off 3 New Vande Bharat Trains Today: Routes, Timings, Stops

August 31, 2024, 9:49 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate three new Vande Bharat Express trains on Saturday, August 31, further enhancing rail connectivity in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, as announced by the Railway Ministry.

These three new additions will be a part of the expanding network of over 100 Vande Bharat Express trains currently in service, connecting more than 280 districts across India.

Which Vande Bharat trains will PM Modi inaugurate today?

The Prime Minister will inaugurate three Vande Bharat Express trains via video conferencing:

Chennai Central to Nagercoil

Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment

Meerut City to Lucknow

Chennai Central to Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express: Route, Stops, and Timings

Initially flagged off from Chennai Central, this train will regularly operate from Chennai Egmore, except on Wednesdays.

The service will benefit pilgrims traveling to revered temples like Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai and Kumari Amman Temple in Kanniyakumari.

Train No. 20627 will depart Chennai Egmore at 5:00 AM and reach Nagercoil at 1:50 PM, with stops at Tambaram, Villupuram, Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Kovilpatti, and Tirunelveli.

The return journey (Train No. 20628) will depart Nagercoil at 2:20 PM and arrive in Chennai at 11:00 PM.

Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment Vande Bharat Express: Route, Stops, and Timings

Running six days a week, except Tuesdays, this train connects Madurai, a significant temple city in Tamil Nadu, to Bengaluru, Karnataka’s capital.

Train No. 20671 will leave Madurai at 5:15 AM, reaching Bengaluru Cantonment at 1:00 PM, with stops at Dindigul, Tiruchirappalli, Karur, Namakkal, Salem, and Krishnarajapuram.

In return, Train No. 20672 will depart from Bengaluru at 1:30 PM, arriving in Madurai at 9:45 PM.

Meerut City to Lucknow Vande Bharat Express: Route, Stops, and Timings

The regular service for this train will start from Lucknow on Sunday and Meerut on Monday, operating six days a week except Tuesdays.

This train is expected to significantly boost religious tourism by offering faster connections to pilgrimage sites such as Digambar Jain Temple, Mansa Devi Mandir, Surajkund Temple, and Augharnath Temple.

Train No. 22490 will depart Meerut City at 6:35 AM, reaching Lucknow’s Charbagh railway station at 1:45 PM, with stops at Moradabad and Bareilly.

The return journey (Train No. 22489) will depart from Charbagh at 2:45 PM, arriving at Meerut City at 10:00 PM.

Live Cockroach Found In Vande Bharat Meal, Passenger Outraged

August 20, 2024, 7:11 pm

In another incident raising food safety concerns, a live cockroach was discovered in the daal served on the Vande Bharat Express train. The passenger, upon finding the insect in his meal, immediately lodged a complaint with the railway authorities, demanding swift action. He also posted a video on social media expressing his frustration, along with a photo of the contaminated meal.

In the video, the passenger is seen explaining to a railway official and a policeman that his relative found a dead cockroach in the meal. He questioned the authorities about the risks associated with consuming contaminated food and raised concerns about food safety. Referring to his 80-year-old grandfather, he asked whether anyone would eat such a meal. The passenger also complained about being served sour curd.

Cockroach found in the daal served in Vande Bharat train.#VandeBharatKaKalesh pic.twitter.com/FAtONre3qE

— Kapil (@kapsology) August 20, 2024

The post, shared on August 20, includes a photo of the complaint receipt filed with IRCTC, where the passenger noted finding a live cockroach in the daal, a dead cockroach in another food item, and sour curd. Since its posting, the video has garnered over 73,000 views, 1,100 likes, and numerous comments, with many expressing shock at the sight of the cockroach in the food.

Social Media Reactions:

One commenter remarked, “Why are passengers being forced to eat such food? They should have the option to order from outside vendors through an online delivery service that caters to trains.”

Another user on X noted, “Traveling by train is a nightmare. In 2nd or 3rd class, people without tickets will take your seat and block the washroom. Even on the so-called pride of India, the Vande Bharat train, you might find a cockroach in your meal. It’s better to avoid trains and opt for a bus or flight instead. Although pricier, it’s safer.”

User Ashutosh Vishwakarma stated, “This visible issue makes you wonder what else might be happening behind the scenes. I would never risk eating Indian railway food.”

Watch: Passenger Slaps Server Over Non-Veg Meal Mistake, Called Out By Fellow Passengers

July 29, 2024, 6:04 pm

A recent incident on the Vande Bharat Express train from Howrah to Ranchi has sparked outrage online after a video emerged showing a passenger allegedly slapping a server over a food mix-up. The passenger, reportedly a vegetarian, was furious upon realizing that he had been mistakenly served a non-veg meal. The misunderstanding occurred because the man did not check the veg and non-veg markings on the meal before consuming it.

A person slapped a waiter for mistakenly serving him non-vegetarian food. Others came to support the waiter.#KaleshOfVandeBharat pic.twitter.com/eQTQdLMewU

— Kapil (@kapsology) July 29, 2024

The video, which has gone viral, shows other passengers intervening and demanding the man apologize to the server. Amid the chaos, some people can be heard criticizing the man for his actions, emphasizing that the server had already apologized for the mistake. A witness commented, “The whole point of vegetarianism is non-violence and if you are hitting people you are actually in violation of the non-violence.” Another person praised the passengers who stood up against the wrong, stating, “The world is a better place because of the good Samaritan like these, everyone needs to stand against wrong, this is much required in present situations.”

The whole point of vegetarianism is non violence and if you are hitting people you are actually in violation of the non violence.

— Prem Doshi ?? (@StocksResearch) July 29, 2024

The video also shows police entering the train coach, but it is unclear whether any action was taken against the passenger for physically assaulting the railway worker. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) provides both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal options to passengers. In 2023, IRCTC addressed rumors that the railways would stop serving non-veg meal during the month of Shravan, a time when many Hindus abstain from eating meat.

The world is better place because of the good Samaritan like these, everyone need to stand against wrong , this is much required in present situations https://t.co/WW7Anj4Q8y

— Nadeem (नदीम-ندیم) ?? (@IamNadeemS) July 29, 2024

The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, with many people expressing their disapproval of the passenger’s actions. One social media user quoted from the Harry Potter series, saying, “If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” Another user criticized the hypocrisy of targeting vulnerable individuals while ignoring the actions of the wealthy and powerful, stating, “These people have no audacity to question the rich & powerful who are partying in times of mass human suffering. But always ready to harass some of the most vulnerable people in the world.”

If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.

– J.K. Rowling https://t.co/6iFKta5uVT

— Arka Bhattacharjee (@niveyshak) July 29, 2024

The incident highlights the importance of treating service workers with respect and the need for calm and understanding in resolving disputes.

Vande Metro Launches Soon With Panoramic Windows, Upgraded Lavatories–Check Routes Here

June 14, 2024, 11:18 am

After the launch of the semi-high speed 160 kmph Vande Bharat Express, the Indian railway is now going to unveil a new train named Vande Metro, for small intercity travel.

By introducing Vande Metro, Indian railway strives to transform short-distance train travel for people. Take a look at features and expected routes.

Similar to Vande Bharat Express, this metro will be automated, which doesn’t need locomotive to drive it.
Vande Bharat will utilize Advanced technology of acceleration and deceleration, to travel faster speed of 130 kmph. Hence, exceeding the speed of Mainline EMUs.
This upcoming train will also contain sealed gangways for enhancing easy movement between coaches and will ensure clean & dust-free environment.
Another set of features will also include, lightweight aluminum luggage rack, integrated with Passenger Information Systems with LCD displays and upgraded lavatories.
To make travel smoother and more convenient, Vande Train will come with features like automated entry & exit doors for passengers. Like Delhi metro, it will also have mobile charging sockets.
In addition, diffused lighting route indicator, accompanied by wider panoramic sealed windows with roller blinds will also be there.
To make seating comfortable for passengers, lightweight comfortable cushions seats will be placed in the metro. Every coach will provide space for atleast 100 passengers and will also establish standing room for around 200 passengers.

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In Which Routes It Will Be Launched?

As per TOI report, the Vande metro will initially be launched on routes like Agra-Mathura, Delhi-Rewari, Lucknow-Kanpur, Tirupati-Chennai, and Bhubaneswar-Balasore.

According to routes, the coaches in this new train will be around either 12 or 16.

More About Vande Metro

First announced in February 2023 by former railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav, the primary aim behind launching this rail, was to provide passengers with comfortable and faster travel options and to effectively eliminate old mainline EMU rails.

Currently, its prototype is being manufactured at RCF Kapurthala and ICF Chennai. Most likely in the upcoming months, its Contruction will be completed and later, it will be tested.

BJP Manifesto 2024: PM Modi Vows Expansion of Vande Bharat, Bullet Train Project

April 14, 2024, 1:46 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ambitious vision to revolutionize India’s railway infrastructure, promising to expand Vande Bharat trains to every corner of the country and initiate the development of bullet train services nation-wide.

PM Modi highlighted the government’s commitment to improving connectivity through the expansion of Vande Bharat trains during the announcement of the BJP manifesto, “Sankalp Patra.” Sleeper, Chaircar, and Metro are the three different Vande Bharat train styles that will be launched to meet the various travel demands of the country.

“BJP will expand Vande Bharat trains to every corner of the country. Three models of Vande Bharat will run in the country – Vande Bharat Sleeper, Vande Bharat Chaircar, and Vande Bharat Metro,” PM Modi, stating the commitment of the government to improve train services for all citizens.

Further, PM Modi announced plans to add three new trains to the network, which would run in North, South, and Eastern India. Drawing parallels to the existing Ahmedabad Mumbai Bullet Train project, Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that both ambitious projects will be completed on schedule, bringing in the future of high-speed rail travel throughout the nation.

“Today the work of the Ahmedabad Mumbai Bullet Train is going on in full swing and is almost reaching completion. In the same way, one Bullet Train will run in North India, one Bullet Train in South India and one Bullet Train in Eastern India. Survey work for this will also be started soon,” Prime Minister Modi outlined the government’s plan to gradually modernize India’s transportation network in his announcement.

The declaration is a major boost to India’s aspirations for improved connectivity and fast economic development, since the bullet train and Vande Bharat projects will likely encourage growth and enable smooth cross-regional travel.

While the BJP manifesto, ‘Sankalp Patra,’ lays out a roadmap for all-encompassing development and advancement, Prime Minister Modi’s vision for revolutionary railway projects highlights the government’s constant commitment to creating a more resistant and prosperous India.

PM Modi to officialy flag off 9 Vande Bharat Express trains in 11 states today

September 24, 2023, 11:21 am

On Sunday at 12:30 pm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will use video conferencing to signal the departure of nine Vande Bharat trains. The introduction of these railways will link tourist and religious locations spread over 11 states.
According to a press release from the PM Office, the states that stand to gain from the introduction of Vande Bharat trains are Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Gujarat.

Vande Bharat Expresses from Udaipur to Jaipur, Tirunelveli to Madurai to Chennai, Hyderabad to Bengaluru, Vijayawada to Chennai (via Renigunta), Patna to Howrah, Rourkela to Bhubaneswar to Puri, Ranchi to Howrah, and Jamnagar to Ahmedabad will all be launched.

These Vande Bharat trains will be the fastest trains along the routes of their operation and will help save considerable time for the passengers.
As compared to the current fastest train along the route, Rourkela- Bhubaneswar – Puri Vande Bharat Express and Kasaragod – Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express will be faster by about 3 hours; Hyderabad – Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express by more than 2.5 hours; Tirunelveli-Madurai- Chennai Vande Bharat Express by more than 2 hours; Ranchi – Howrah Vande Bharat Express, Patna – Howrah Vande Bharat Express and Jamnagar-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express by about 1 hour; and Udaipur – Jaipur Vande Bharat Express by about half an hour.

PM Modi to launch two Vande Bharat Express trains from Gorakhpur today

July 7, 2023, 11:11 am

On Friday, two Vande Bharat Express trains will be flagged off in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, bringing the total number of semi-high speed trains in the nation to 25.
The Prime Minister will officially signal the departure of the Jodhpur-Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) Vande Bharat Express and the Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express trains. PM Narendra Modi will launch two more Vande Bharat Express trains from Gorakhpur, bringing the fleet’s total to twenty-five. Vande Bharat is ushering in a new era of effective train transport, distinguished by its quick turnaround time. Join us as we watch history being made on every new route, tweeted the Central Government on behalf of the institution. As per the schedule, PM Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur on July 7 and flag off two Vande Bharat Express trains–Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express and Jodhpur-Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express.
Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express will connect the city of Baba Gorakhnath to the city of Lord Ram, Ayodhya and the city of Nawabs, Lucknow. Also, tourist places like Kushinagar, Siddharthnagar Sant Kabir Nagar, a town of the 15th-century mystic poet ‘Kabir’, will benefit from improved connectivity.
The forthcoming blue-and-white Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express is a semi-high-speed train that would create a crucial link between the cities of Gorakhpur, also known as Baba Gorakhnath’s city, and Lucknow, also known as the city of Nawabs.
The state’s first miniature version of the semi-high-speed train will have eight coaches, including seven with air conditioning and one with an executive chair car.
The Jodhpur-Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express will improve the connectivity between Rajputana and Ahmedabad, a City of Mahatma Gandhi. The train will connect Pali, Abu Road, Palanpur and Mehsana cities on the route.
This will benefit the important tourist sites in the historic cities of Jodhpur and Ahmedabad. According to a press release by the Western Railway (WR), the semi-high-speed train would leave Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) at 4:45 pm and arrive in Jodhpur at 10:55 pm the same day. The train will leave Jodhpur at 05:55 am and arrive in Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) at 12:05 pm on the same day for the return trip.
It is pertinent to note that the Vande Bharat Express, India’s semi-high-speed train set, now offers its services in all rail-electrified states across the country. With 46 operational services, the Vande Bharat Express has revolutionized rail travel, providing state-of-the-art amenities and reducing travel time for passengers. After the addition of these two new trains on July 7, the operational service of Vande Bharat Express will achieve a significant milestone of 50 services.
The first Vande Bharat Express was flagged off on February 15, 2019, by the Prime Minister, running between New Delhi and Varanasi. Manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, the train set symbolizes the ‘Make-In-India’ initiative and showcases India’s engineering prowess.

PM Modi to launch Kerala’s first Vande Bharat Express

April 24, 2023, 10:53 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the first Vande Bharat Express between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod at Thiruvananthapuram Central Station on Tuesday.
The Vande Bharat train will travel through 11 districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasargod, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. Vande Bharat Express is a self-propelled, semi-high-speed train set manufactured in India. The train is outfitted with cutting-edge passenger amenities, allowing passengers to travel faster, more comfortably, more conveniently. On 25 April, Prime Minister Modi will visit Kerala and lay the foundation stone for several projects totaling more than Rs 3,200 crore.
The Prime Minister will dedicate the Kochi Water Metro, a one-of-a-kind project that connects ten islands around Kochi with the city through battery-powered electric hybrid boats.
Apart from the Kochi Water Metro, the Prime Minister will dedicate the train electrification of the Dindigul-Palani-Palakkad stretch. During the event, PM Modi will also lay the groundwork for a number of rail projects, including the redevelopment of Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and Varkala Sivagiri railway stations, as well as the comprehensive development of the Thiruvananthapuram area, including Nemon and Kochuveli, and the increase in sectional speed of the Thiruvananthapuram-Shoranur section.
The Prime Minister will also lay the groundwork for the Digital Science Park in Thiruvananthapuram.The Digital Science Park is envisioned as a vital research site for industry and business units to collaborate with academia to develop digital products and services. According to the PMO statement, the Digital Science Park, as a third generation Science Park, will have shared facilities to facilitate the development of products in the domain of Industry 4.0 Technologies such as AI, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, and Smart Materials, among others.
The cutting-edge basic infrastructure will enable high-end applied research by companies and product co-development in collaboration with universities. The initial investment for Phase-1 of the project is projected to be around Rs 200 crore, with a total project cost of around Rs 1,515 crore.

PM Modi will be introducing Kerala’s first Vande Bharat Express On 25th April.

April 21, 2023, 5:55 pm

21st April, New Delhi, India Starting on April 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office’s schedule, PM Modi will attend an event commemorating National Panchayati Raj Day in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, on April 24 at around 11.30 am. There, he will lay the cornerstone for and dedicate to the nation projects worth roughly Rs 19,000 crores. The Prime Minister will attend the National Panchayati Raj Day celebration at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, and speak to all Gramme Sabhas and Panchayati Raj Institutions nationwide, according to the PMO, which provided additional information.

Vande Bharat trains are truly transformationalhttps://t.co/pKhFXc8ScN

via NaMo App pic.twitter.com/hZORXwUFkI

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 19, 2023

“During the ceremony, Prime Minister will inaugurate the integrated eGramSwaraj and GeM site for Panchayat level public procurement. The goal of integrating eGramSwaraj with the Government eMarketplace is to make it possible for Panchayats to make purchases through GeM while utilising the eGramSwaraj platform, according to the PMO.
The Prime Minister will present beneficiaries with about 35 lakh SVAMITVA Property Cards. Following this programme, around 1.25 crore property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme will have been issued throughout the nation, including those distributed here.
The Prime Minister will take part in a ceremony celebrating the “Griha Pravesh” of more than 4 lakh beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin, moving one step closer to realising the goal of “Housing for All.”

Additionally, the Prime Minister will dedicate to the country and lay the foundations for several railway projects totaling about Rs. 4200 crore. The projects that will be dedicated include numerous doubling, gauge conversion, and electrification initiatives, as well as complete rail electrification throughout Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister will officially lay the cornerstone for the renovation of Gwalior Station.
The Prime Minister will also lay the cornerstone for Jal Jeevan Mission projects valued at roughly Rs. 7,000 crore.
At Thiruvananthapuram Central Station on April 25, around 10:30 am, he would signal the departure of Kerala’s inaugural Vande Bharat Express between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasargod are among the 11 districts that the train will pass through.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister will officially lay the cornerstone for Thiruvananthapuram’s Digital Science Park. In order for business and industry to work together with academia to develop digital goods and services, Digital Science Park is envisioned as a vital research site. The Digital Science Park, a third-generation science park, will include shared resources to aid in the creation of goods utilising Industry 4.0 Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, cyber security, smart materials, etc. Modern fundamental infrastructure will facilitate top-tier applied research by businesses and the joint product development of universities and businesses. The initial investment for Phase 1 of the project is approximately Rs 200 crore, while the approximate total project outlay is Rs 1515 crore.

At around 4:30 pm, the Prime Minister will dedicate a number of development projects totaling more than Rs 4,850 crores to the country at Silvassa, Dadra, and Nagar Haveli after visiting NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute at around 4 pm.
The Prime Minister will then officially open the Devka Seafront in Daman at around 6 o’clock.

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 5,200 crores in Chennai

April 8, 2023, 9:57 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated developmental projects worth Rs 5,200 crore in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai and said that the government’s work culture and vision have made its achievements possible.

The Prime Minister said that his government works with deadlines and achieves results even before the final date. “Two things made the government’s achievements possible: work culture and vision. Earlier, infrastructure projects meant delays; now they mean delivery. The journey from delay to delivery has happened due to our work culture. We feel accountable for every rupee that our taxpayers pay. We work with specific deadlines and achieve results even before them,” PM Modi said.

He laid down the statistics of the change in the pace of execution of developmental projects in the country after his government came to power at the Centre in 2014. “As far as speed is concerned, some facts can give us the right perspective. The length of the National Highways added per year has almost doubled when compared to the pre-2014 era. Before 2014, every year, 600 route kilometres of the rail lines were electrified; today, this rate is reaching about 4,000 route kilometres! Until 2014, there were only 74 airports in the country, but post-2014, the number stands at around 150,” PM Modi said.

“The long coastline of Tamil Nadu is very significant for trade. Today, the capacity augmentation of our ports has almost doubled when compared to the pre-2014 era. The development of Tamil Nadu is of priority to us,” he added.

The Prime Minister mentioned the Vande Bharat Express between Chennai and Coimbatore, which he flagged off earlier today, and said that it connects small businesses with customers.

Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat train service to begin from April 12

April 8, 2023, 4:21 pm

The operation of Vande Bharat Express between Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer will begin on April 12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the train virtually from Delhi, stated an official release.

Meanwhile, Railway Minister Ashwani Vaishnav and all major ministers, MPs and MLAs will be present in Jaipur to inaugurate this train, which will depart from Jaipur at 12.30 pm. Train operation will start from Jaipur.

Stone pelting incident on Vande Bharat Express again

January 21, 2023, 12:10 pm

An incident of stone pelting on a Vande Express train has been reported on Bihar’s Katihar in which the window pane of one of the coaches of the high-speed train was damaged, police said. The incident was reported on 20^th January near Telta Railway Station under the police station of Balrampur in Katihar District.

The right side glass window of a coach of the 22302 down Vande Bharat Express was reported damaged. The matter was reported to the Railway Police Dalkhola which has sent a probe team to conduct an on-the-spot investigation.

On 3^rd January, two window panes of the Express train were left damaged after stones were allegedly pelted on the two coaches near the area of Darjeeling. On 12^th January, three people were arrested in Visakhapatnam in connection with alleged stone pelting incident on the new Vande Bharat Express train, the police said.

PM Modi to flag off eighth Vande Bharat Express train on 15 January

January 13, 2023, 6:06 pm

The Vande Bharat Express train connecting Secunderabad with Visakhapatnam will be flagged off on Sunday at 10:30 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Vande Bharat Express train will be flagged off via video conferencing, PMO said. This will be eight Vande Bharat Express trains that will be flagged off on Sunday. Covering a distance of around 700 km this will be the first one connecting the Telugu-speaking states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

West Bengal: Stones pelted at Vande Bharat Express in Malda on day 2 of its launch

January 3, 2023, 10:47 am

On the second day of its voyage after being flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30, unidentified miscreants threw stones at the freshly launched Vande Bharat Express in Malda, north Bengal.

Despite the fact that no passengers were injured, the collision broke the glass of a coach C-13 door. The Railways Act’s section 154 has been invoked by the railroad authorities, who have opened an investigation and filed a case.

“There was a case of stone pelting on the New Jalpaiguri–Howrah Vande Bharat Express at Kumarganj around 5:50 pm on Monday. One main door-glass was affected. None were injured. There was no delay in the schedule,” said a senior railway official.

The inaugural Vande Bharat Express for West Bengal was launched by PM Modi on Friday, and it began carrying passengers on January 1.

However, the incident on Monday set off a blame-game between the Trinamool Congress, the government, and the Bharatiya Janata Party, the main opposition.

“Unfortunate & sickening. Stones pelted at India’s pride Vande Bharat Express in WB’s Malda district. Is this revenge for ‘Jai Shree Ram’ chants on the Inaugural day? I urge @PMOIndia & @RailMinIndia to handover the probe to @NIA_India & punish the perpetrators. @AshwiniVaishnaw,” tweeted Suvendu Adhikary, BJP legislator and leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly.

“Who are trying to damage ‘Vande Bharat’? Proper investigation needed. @AITCofficial strongly condemn stone throwing. But this may be a conspiracy to create negative campaign against Bengal. First throw stones, then make statements, then start dirty politics; a well-planned script,” tweeted Kunal Ghosh, TMC spokesperson.

Stones pelted at Vande Bharat Express in Bengal’s Malda

January 3, 2023, 9:32 am

Four days after its debut, the Howrah to New Jalpaiguri-connecting Vande Bharat Express was attacked with stones. Near Malda station is where the incident happened.

PM Modi flagged off Bengal’s first Vande Bharat Express

December 30, 2022, 12:33 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave the people of West Bengal their first Vande Bharat Express. PM Modi flagged off the semi-high-speed train that will run between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri. Through video conferencing PM Modi flagged off the nation’s seventh Vande Bharat express train minutes after the last rite of his mother Heeraben Modi. Earlier in the morning, PM Modi’s mother Heeraben Modi passed away at the age of 100 in Ahmedabad.

PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express, Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan Train in Bengaluru

November 11, 2022, 12:26 pm

Narendra Modi flagged off Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express at Kranthiveera Sangoli Rayanna (KSR) Railway station in Bengaluru.

Before this, four more Vande Bharat Express trains are already running in the country. This is first such train in South India. The PMO said, “It will enhance connectivity between the industrial hub of Chennai and the Tech and Startup hub of Bengaluru and the famous tourist city of Mysuru.”

Under the Bharat Gaurav scheme, in which the government of Karnataka and the ministry of railways collaborate to convey pilgrims from Karnataka to Kashi, Karnataka is the first state to board this train.

The PMO stated that pilgrims would be given a pleasant place to stay and directions for visiting Kashi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj.

At Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, the prime minister presented floral tributes to the statues of the saint poet Kanakadasa and Maharshi Valmiki.

PM Modi will later open Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport at roughly 11:30 a.m. He would next unveil the 108-foot bronze monument of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda at around midday, followed by a public event in Bengaluru at around 12:30 am. PM Modi will attend the 36th Gandhigram Rural Institute Convocation ceremony in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, at roughly 3:30 pm.

The Terminal 2 of Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, which was constructed for almost Rs 5,000 crore, will be officially opened by the prime minister. According to the PMO, the terminal will more than treble the airport’s present capacity of 2.5 crore passengers annually to 5-6 crore passengers annually.

“The Airport has already established a benchmark in sustainability with 100 per cent usage of renewable energy across the campus. Terminal 2 has been created with sustainability principles woven into the design. Based on the sustainability initiatives, Terminal 2 will be the largest terminal in the world to be pre-certified platinum rating by US GBC (green building council) prior to commencing operations. The theme of ‘Naurasa’ unites all the commissioned artworks for Terminal 2. The artworks reflect the heritage and culture of Karnataka as well as the broader Indian ethos,” the PMO said.

“Conceptualized and sculpted by Ram V Sutar of Statue of Unity fame, 98 tonnes of bronze and 120 tonnes of steel have gone into making this statue,” PMO said.

PM Modi inaugurates Terminal 2 in Bengaluru

November 11, 2022, 12:13 pm

The Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport at Bengaluru has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

The cost of Kempegowda International Airport is around 5,000 crore which has a capacity of 5-6 crore passengers per annum.

The PMO said, “The Airport has already established a benchmark in sustainability with 100 percent usage of renewable energy across the campus. Terminal 2 has been created with sustainability principles woven into the design. Based on the sustainability initiatives, Terminal 2 will be the largest terminal in the world to be pre-certified platinum rating by US GBC (green building council) prior to commencing operations. The theme of ‘Naurasa’ unites all the commissioned artworks for Terminal 2. The artworks reflect the heritage and culture of Karnataka as well as the broader Indian ethos.”

Meanwhile, by four guiding principles Terminal, 2 has been influenced- Terminal in a garden, sustainability, technology, and art and culture.

Terminal 2 is made for the passenger to experience a “walk in the garden” as it is a tribute to the Garden city of Bengaluru. The passenger will experience green walls, hanging gardens, and outdoor gardens which are covered in 10000+ square meters.

Moreover, with the sustainability principles woven Terminal 2 has been created, and with 100 percent usage of renewable energy, the Airport has been created.

However, at noon 108 feet bronze statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda will be unveiled. Later at 12:30 public function will be held followed by attending the 36th Convocation ceremony of Gandhigram Rural Institute at Dindigul in Tamil Nadu.

Earlier, in the day Vande Bharat Express Chennai-Mysuru was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Railway Station in Bengaluru on Friday.

Bengaluru: PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat, Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan Train

November 11, 2022, 11:45 am

Vande Bharat Express Chennai-Mysuru was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Railway Station in Bengaluru.

In the country, it is the fifth Vande Bharat Express train and the first train in the South. Talking about the train PMO said, “It will enhance connectivity between the industrial hub of Chennai and the Tech and Startup hub of Bengaluru and the famous tourist city of Mysuru.”

At KSR railway station in Bengaluru Bharat Gaurav, Kashi Darshan Train was also flagged by PM Modi.

Meanwhile, under the Bharat Gaurav scheme pilgrims will be sent from Karnataka to Kashi for this the Government of Karnataka and the Ministry of Railways are working together.

“The pilgrims will be provided with comfortable stay and guidance for visiting Kashi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj,” the PMO said.

To the statues of saint poet, Kanakadasa and Maharshi Valmiki at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru PM Modi paid floral tributes.

Moreover, Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport will be inaugurated by PM Modi at 11:30, and at noon 108 feet bronze statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda will be unveiled. Later at 12:30 public function will be held followed by attending the 36th Convocation ceremony of Gandhigram Rural Institute at Dindigul in Tamil Nadu.

The cost of Kempegowda International Airport is around 5,000 crore which has a capacity of 5-6 crore passengers per annum.

However, by four guiding principles Terminal, 2 has been influenced- Terminal in a garden, sustainability, technology, and art and culture.

Furthermore, the statue of Sri Nadaprabhu Kempegowda will be unveiled by PM Modi who contributed to the growth of Bengaluru.

“Conceptualized and sculpted by Ram V Sutar of Statue of Unity fame, 98 tonnes of bronze and 120 tonnes of steel have gone into making this statue,” PMO said.

PM Modi to flag off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express on Friday

September 29, 2022, 12:57 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the inaugural Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express on Friday, which offers an aircraft-like travelling experience and advanced state-of-the-art safety features such as indigenously developed Train Collision Avoidance System or KAVACH technology.The train’s compartments have fully suspended traction motors for 160 kmph operational speed, an advanced state-of-the-art suspension system to ensure a smooth journey, and enhanced comfort.The train, which has seat numbers in braille, has been designed to increase the railways’ green footprint. There will be a saving of about 30% of electricity with advanced regenerative braking systems.This is going to be the third Vande Bharat Express. The first two run between New Delhi – Varanasi and New Delhi – Katra. The railway minister said in a statement, “This new train has reclining seats in all classes…the Executive Coaches have the added feature of …rotating seats. Every coach is equipped with 32” screens providing passenger information and Infotainment.”