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Kanchanjunga Accident: Vande Bharat comes under fire, Oppn demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: The collision between the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train near New Jalpaiguri has resulted in at least 15 deaths. Occurring around 9 am, the incident is attributed to a possible signal disregard by the goods train. Amid the tragedy, Vande Bharat and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw trended on social media, with opposition leaders criticizing the government for prioritizing the Vande Bharat trains over rail safety. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
RITES to undertake safety assessment of Vande Bharat trains
With this contract, RITES, the only ISA-certified central public sector enterprise, has ventured into a new business stream and it said it is committed to advancing ISA works by leveraging its expertise in the Quality Assurance segment.
Railways doesn't maintain separate profitability records of Vande Bharat, RTI response reveals
The Railway Ministry in India has not maintained separate revenue generation records for Vande Bharat trains, the country's first semi-high-speed trains. The trains, which have been operating since February 2019, have travelled over 2 crore people and covered a distance equivalent to 310 Earth rounds in the financial year 2023-24. Chandra Shekhar Gaur, a Madhya Pradesh-based citizen, expressed surprise that the Ministry doesn't maintain the most crucial information regarding revenue generation.
Loud people, get yourselves a coupe!
Indian Railways (IR) is facing criticism for its recent showpiece, Vande Bharat Express, which featured 12 young women belting out songs on their journey. This allegedly flouts IR rules prohibiting loud noises in trains. Public transport in India often becomes a personal stage, with antakshari battles and shared karaoke kravings. Some argue that talent shows are scripted political acts, but it is considered rude to hijack public space and make it a raucous public one.
Jharkhand gets another Vande Bharat Express
Jharkhand received a new Vande Bharat Express train on Tuesday, which will connect Ranchi and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the train from Ahmedabad, along with the inauguration of other railway projects across the country.
PM Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat trains in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, during his visit to Gujarat, launched 10 Vande Bharat trains along with the inauguration of petrochemical projects.
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Vande Bharat train viral video: Passengers fight over luggage space, Railway police step in
A circulating video captures a heated dispute between two men on a Vande Bharat train, with a woman intervening and a railway police officer later stepping in. Despite attempts by other passengers to calm the situation, the incident's date and location remain unknown. Since being shared, the 54-second clip has garnered over 96,600 views and a thousand likes
Amritsar-Delhi Vande Bharat Express train flagged off
The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually from Ayodhya. On this occasion, Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit was among those present at the Amritsar Railway Station.
Vande Bharat trains in south among those virtually flagged off by PM
As per the temporary schedule, the Vande Bharat Express will depart from Mangaluru Central at 8.30 am and reach Madgaon in Goa at 1.05 pm. The same train will depart Madgaon at 6.10 pm and reach Mangaluru Central at 10.45 pm. The train will halt at the renewed pit line in Mangaluru central during the night.
PM Modi virtually flags off second Vande Bharat train in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra
Union minister Jitendra Singh, who attended the ceremony in Katra, congratulated the people of the Union territory on the New Year's gift of a second Vande Bharat train and said this was possible because of Modi's commitment to work for the overall development of the region.
What you need to know about the trains Prime Minister Modi flagged off from Ayodhya's new railway station
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off eight trains, two of which are the Amrit Bharat kind and six under the Vande Bharat moniker. These eight trains will cover a range of stations across the country, including Bengaluru, New Delhi, Coimbatore, Amritsar, and Mumbai. Here's what we know about the new trains
PM Modi to inaugurate multiple development projects, flag off trains in Ayodhya on December 30
A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said Modi's vision is to develop modern, world-class infrastructure in Ayodhya, improve connectivity and revamp its civic facilities, which also conform to the rich history and heritage of the city where devouts believe Lord Ram was born. The building's facade depicts the architecture of the Ram temple while its interiors are decorated with local art, paintings and murals depicting Lord Ram's life.
PM Modi to flag off second Vande Bharat train connecting Varanasi to New Delhi
The Indian Railways introduces Vande Bharat Express, inaugurated by PM Modi, linking Varanasi to New Delhi. Scheduled to commence on December 20, this semi-high-speed train will benefit travelers across Prayagraj, Kanpur, and the national capital, promising rapid and modern connectivity. Offering aircraft-like amenities, it's a significant leap in rail advancement under the 'Make in India' initiative, ensuring safety, speed, and a comfortable journey for passengers.
PM Modi to flag off 9 Vande Bharat Express trains on Sunday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch nine Vande Bharat trains that will connect religious and tourist destinations across 11 states in India. These trains will provide faster connectivity and help save considerable travel time for passengers. The Vande Bharat trains will be equipped with world-class amenities and advanced safety features, including Kavach technology.
PM Modi to flag off two Vande Bharat Express trains of South Central Railway on Sep 24
The Vande Bharat Express train between Hyderabad and Bengaluru would be the fastest rail connection between the two cities that are popular hubs for Information Technology. This is the third Vande Bharat from Telangana and the first to connect Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It will be operated between Kacheguda and Yesvantpur via Mahabubnagar of Telangana and Kurnool, Anantapur and Dharmavaram of Andhra Pradesh.
Vande Bharat Express: PM Modi flags off nine trains connecting 11 states
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually flagged off nine new Vande Bharat trains that are expected to improve rail connectivity to religious and tourist destinations across 11 states. These trains will be the fastest on their respective routes, significantly reducing travel times. The routes include Udaipur-Jaipur, Tirunelveli-Madurai-Chennai, Hyderabad-Bengaluru, and Patna-Howrah, among others.
PM Modi virtually flags off Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat service, new fares revealed
Bihar is preparing to introduce another Vande Bharat Express train, with regular operations on the Patna-Howrah route starting on September 26th. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate this service on Sunday. The train will have seven stoppages, including Patna Sahib, Mokama, Lakhisarai, Jasidih, Jamtara, Asansol, and Durgapur. The fare for a normal chair car will be Rs 1,200, while the executive class fare will be Rs 2,300 per passenger, excluding catering charges. The train will reduce travel time between Patna and Howrah to approximately six and a half hours.
Rajasthan: PM Modi to virtually flag off 3rd Vande Bharat on Sept 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the third Vande Bharat train in Rajasthan, which will run on the Udaipur-Jaipur route. The train will cover five districts and have halts at various stations. The fare for the train will be revealed soon. The train will depart from Udaipur at 7.50 a.m. and reach Jaipur at 1.50 p.m., and depart from Jaipur at 4 p.m. and reach Udaipur at 10 p.m.
PM Modi flags off Gorakhpur-Lucknow, Jodhpur-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat trains
After the launch of Gorakhpur-Lucknow, Jodhpur-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat trains, the number of semi-highspeed trains in the country has gone up to 25.
PM Modi to flag off two Vande Bharat Express trains from Gorakhpur today
Two new Vande Bharat Express trains will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 7, bringing the total to 25 semi-high speed trains. The Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express and Jodhpur-Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) Vande Bharat Express services will connect important tourist sites and historic cities in these areas and improve overall connectivity.
PM Modi to flag off Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express on Friday from Gorakhpur around 3:40 pm. The train will run six days a week, barring Saturdays, with a little over 550 passengers, reported PTI, citing officials on Thursday.
PM Modi flags off 5 Vande Bharat trains; Bihar, Jharkhand and Goa get their first
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch five Vande Bharat trains tomorrow on these routes: Bhopal-Jabalpur; Khajuraho-Bhopal-Indore; Goa-Mumbai; Dharwad-Bengaluru; and Hatia-Patna.
PM Modi to flag off five Vande Bharat trains from Bhopal today
Ranchi-Patna Vande Bharat Express will be the first Vande Bharat for Jharkhand and Bihar. Enhancing connectivity between Patna and Ranchi, the train will be a boon for tourists, students and businessmen. Dharwad-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express will connect important cities in Karnataka - Dharwad and Hubballi with State Capital Bengaluru.
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