PM Narendra Modi officially launched two new Vande Bharat trains from Mumbai.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi PM Modi signaled the departure of two new Vande Bharat trains from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. The new and improved Vande Bharat Express will run between Mumbai and Solapur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi signaled the departure of two new Vande Bharat trains from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. The new and improved Vande Bharat Express will connect Mumbai and Solapur, as well as Mumbai and Sainagar Shirdi. The ninth Vande Bharat Train, Mumbai-Solapur, will connect the country's commercial capital to the City of Textiles and Hutatmas in Maharashtra.
It will provide faster access to pilgrimage sites such as Solapur's Siddheshwar, Akkalkot, Tuljapur, Pandharpur near Solapur, and Alandi near Pune.
PM Narendra Modi Approved Two New Vande Bharat Train From Mumbai - Highlights
- Existing superfast trains take nearly 7 hours 55 minutes to complete the same route journey, whereas Vande Bharat will do so in 6 hours 30 minutes.
- It will also connect pilgrimage sites, textile hubs, tourist attractions, and Pune's education hub.
- The Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Train is India's tenth Vande Bharat train. The Vande Bharat Express will improve access to important pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra, including Nashik, Trimbakeshwar, Sainagar Shirdi, and Shani Singapur.
- The Vande Bharat Train is a self-propelled, semi-high-speed train set manufactured in India.
- The train is outfitted with cutting-edge passenger amenities, allowing for a much faster and more comfortable journey.
- According to the Indian Railways, Vande Bharat 2.0 has advanced and improved features that allow it to accelerate from 0 to 100 mph in 52 seconds, 160 mph in 129 seconds, and a top speed of 180 kilometers per hour.
- The improved Vande Bharat will weigh 392 tonnes, down from 430 tonnes in the previous version.
- It also has a Wi-Fi connection and on-demand capabilities.
- In comparison to the previous System's 24-inch screen, each coach now has a 32-inch screen that provides passengers with information and entertainment.
- The Vande Bharat Express 2.0 is also environmentally friendly because the air conditioners are 15% more energy efficient.
