The Vande Bharat express, also known as Train 18, is a semi-high speed day train introduced and operated by Indian Railways. It is the first indigenous train set in India which connects major Indian cities such as Varanasi and New Delhi, Puri and Howrah, etc. It is a flagship project under the “Make in India” initiative and showcases India’s engineering prowess and technological advancement. It was launched in 2019 and initially started operations between New Delhi and Varanasi. India now has 18 Vande Bharat Express trains that are furnished with cutting-edge e
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched four new Vande Bharat Express trains on November 8 which will reduce travel times significantly. Featuring advanced onboard amenities, the Bengaluru-Ernakulam service will cover 583 km in 8 hours and 40 minutes.
2 min read8 Nov 2025PM Modi flags off three Vande Bharat Express trains in Bengaluru: WATCH
3 min read10 Aug 2025Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off multiple express trains, before announcing that India's first bullet train from Mumbai-Ahmedabad is set to commence soon.
2 min read3 Aug 2025J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urges the Union railway minister to boost the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train's capacity and frequency while also requesting onboard internet access. These changes aim to improve travel convenience for locals, Abdullah said.
3 min read2 Jul 2025Prime Minister Modi embarks on a two-day tour across Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, laying the foundation for significant development projects and celebrating International Yoga Day. This tour coincides with the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar.
3 min read20 Jun 2025PM Modi visits Jammu and Kashmir for the first time since the Pahalgam attack, inaugurating development projects worth over ₹46,000 crore.
1 min read6 Jun 2025PM Modi flags off the Vande Bharat Express connecting Katra to Srinagar today, slashing travel time to just 3 hours. Designed for harsh winter conditions, this train symbolizes a significant leap in rail connectivity for Kashmir, enhancing accessibility and tourism in the region.
2 min read6 Jun 2025PM Modi will also launch multiple development projects worth more than ₹46,000 crore at Katra in Jammu and Kashmir and inaugurate the Chenab bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge today, 6 June.
4 min read6 Jun 2025First train to Kashmir: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today inaugurate the first Vande Bharat Express train to Kashmir after the completion of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project.
5 min read6 Jun 2025The Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts predicting light to moderate rains and snow in Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days, according to reports.
2 min read16 Apr 2025The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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