Vande Bharat News
International Women’s Day 2025: ‘Leadership and resilience’, Vande Bharat operates with all-women crew | Watch
The Central Railways marked the occasion by operating a Vande Bharat Express with an all-women crew, showcasing women’s strength and dedication in the rail industry.
2 min read8 Mar 2025Train to Kashmir: How the region’s first rail link with the rest of India will impact its key sectors
The first direct rail link to Kashmir promises to transform the Valley by integrating it with the rest of India, enabling quick and affordable movement of people and goods. The region’s key sectors—tourism, handicrafts, horticulture—as well as other industries will benefit.
9 min read16 Jan 20252025 to be India’s year in semiconductors and data protection: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
First India-made chips to roll out by AugustDigital personal data protection (DPDP) rules to come into effect by JulyIncentive package for component manufacturing expected in Budget New, faster versions of Vande Bharat to be launchedSafety of railway operations to get over ₹1 trillion investment
11 min read14 Jan 2025Safety inspection underway, Jammu-Srinagar train service likely to start soon
Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says along with other mail express trains, a Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train will also be run on the route that would cover the distance between the two junctions in just over 3 hours.
2 min read8 Jan 2025Railways developing Vande Bharat parcel trains for e-commerce shipping
The national transporter hopes that the new service using the semi-fast trains will help it regain some of the non-bulk freight business that has moved to roadways and air cargo.
3 min read7 Dec 2024India’s 1st Vande Metro renamed as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail. Know train timing, stops and more
The ’Namo Bharat Rapid Rail’, India’s inaugural Vande Metro service, will launch on September 16. It will operate between Ahmedabad and Bhuj, stopping at nine stations and completing the journey in 5 hours and 45 minutes.
1 min read16 Sep 2024PM Modi to flag off India’s 1st Vande Metro service in Gujarat, Vande Bharat express trains on THESE routes | 10 points
PM Modi will flag off India’s inaugural Vande Bharat Metro service from Bhuj to Ahmedabad today, along with multiple other routes. This is his first visit to Gujarat since taking office for a third term.
2 min read16 Sep 2024Jindal Stainless supplies tempered-grade steel for new Vande Bharat sleeper coaches
Jindal Stainless has supplied the stainless steel required to make Vande Bharat train’s sleeper coaches, reported the news agency PTI on September 8. The first set of coaches is scheduled to be dispatched later this month, and an official launch is expected by the end of 2024.
1 min read8 Sep 2024Vande Bharat Express train serving food of ‘5 Star hotel standard’: Travel influencer gets slammed for ‘Kuchh Bhi’ claim
Travel influencer Shashank Gupta is facing backlash for calling Vande Bharat train food comparable to luxury hotel cuisine. Despite criticism and claims of bias, he defended his review as honest and personal, emphasising the importance of civil dialogue in sharing experiences.
1 min read4 Sep 2024PM Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat Express trains: All you need to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off 10 new trains on March 12. Let’s take a look.
1 min read12 Mar 2024Popular Topics
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