Vande Bharat started its operation from mid February.
India's first engine-less semi high-speed train, Vande Bharat (Train 18), has achieved a great achievement. This train runs at a speed of 104 km/hour between Ghaziabad and Allahabad, which is termed to be the average highest speed in India, reports Zee Biz.
Vande Bharat was designed and built in Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai under the Government of India's Make in India initiative over a span of 18 months. Two of the center compartments are first class compartments that have 52 seats each and the rest being the coach compartments which have 78 seats. It has a driver cabin at both ends of the train. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had flagged off Vande Bharat train on February 15 from New Delhi railway station.
The high-speed train has the best amenities including high-speed on-board WiFi, GPS based passenger based information system, touch-free bio vacuum, LED lightings, mobile charging points, and a climate control system that automatically adjusts the temperature.
In May 2019, the indigenously-built Vande Bharat had completed one lakh kilometre run time without missing a single trip.
1. 1.35 lakh kilometre and counting
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To make sure that the train runs at a high-speed, the Indian Railway has done major changes. The Indian Railway has awarded the loco-pilot of this train for maintaining peak speed.. At present, the train has covered at least 1.35 lakh kilometre.
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2. Official inauguration of Vande Bharat on February 15
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Vande Bharat began its operation in February 2019. This train runs through three different zones- Northern railway, Northern-central railway, and North-eastern railway. From Gautam Buddh Nagar's Chipyana Buzurg to Allahabad Junction, the train covers more than 600 km.
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3. Schedule of the train
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Vande Bharat Express operates five days a week. This train departs at 6 a.m. from New Delhi railway station and reaches Varanasi at 2 p.m.
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4. Initiated many changes in the train
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According to the experience of passengers, the railway ministry has made several changes in the train. Toilet facility is markedly improved from other trains. To provide better catering services, the ministry is also planning to provide a pantry car for the train.
Even window glasses have also changed to prevent it from stone-pelting instances.
