Vande Bharat Express

Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024 | Last Update : 02:16 AM IST

9 New Vande Bharat trains which were flagged off on Sunday, Sept 24, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Govt transforming neglected railway sector: Modi

The Prime Minister called the flagging off of nine Vande Bharat trains an unprecedented occasion of modern connectivity in the country

25 Sep 2023 12:49 AM

(L-R) Dy Chief Minister of Karnataka DK ShivaKumar, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. (Photo: PTI)

Aakar Patel | Why the Congress won in K'taka, and the BJP held on to its vote share

There are two things the Congress itself says were important. The five schemes they promised and the Bharat Jodo Yatra

23 May 2023 12:00 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the flagging off ceremony of Vande Bharat Express, at Rani Kamlapati Station, in Bhopal, Saturday, April 1, 2023. (PTI)

As I work, they want to dig my grave: PM

Modi said that amid the conspiracy to batter his image, he focused on development of the country

02 Apr 2023 6:51 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a ceremony to flag off Vande Bharat Express train connecting Howrah and New Jalpaiguri, and inaugurate other railway projects, via video conferencing, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. (Photo: PTI)

Centre transforming railway infrastructure by making record investment: PM Modi

PM launched four railway projects for West Bengal and laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of the New Jalpaiguri railway station

31 Dec 2022 7:00 AM

Earlier this year, railways had filed a tender for 44 rakes of Vande Bharat. (Photo; DC Image/File)

Railways targets to deliver 102 trains by 2024 in newly floated tender

Railways has also floated a tender for 58 rakes of Vande Bharat Express trains

30 Aug 2021 1:34 PM

On February 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express, popularly known as Train 18. (Photo: File)

Vande Bharat Express passengers stranded without AC, electricity for an hour in Allahabad

In an earlier incident in March, a minor fire broke out in the transformer of a coach of the train.

14 Oct 2019 10:51 AM

Shah was accompanied by Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Union Ministers Dr Jitendra Singh and Dr Harsh Vardhan. (Photo: ANI)

‘Big gift’ for J&K’s development: Amit Shah flags off Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express

Shah said that Art 370 was 'biggest roadblock' in state's development and within 10 years, it will be one of the most developed regions.

03 Oct 2019 10:54 AM

In a big step aimed at enhancing passengers' convenience, the IRCTC has brought 34 trained air hostesses and flight steward on Vande Bharat Express. (Photo: ANI)

Vande Bharat Express to give flight-like hospitality by air hostesses to passengers

IRCTC spokesperson Siddhartha Singh said, 'The IRCTC is working hard to provide supreme services to passengers'.

05 Aug 2019 1:14 PM

The train is designed and developed by a Chennai-based Railways Production unit, Integral Coach Factory in just 18 months which also includes the in-house design and manufacture, computer modelling and working etc. (Photo: ANI)

Second trial for Vande Bharat Express successfulyl completed

In February this year, PM Narendra Modi had flagged off the train's maiden run from New Delhi to Varanasi.

04 Jul 2019 6:25 PM

The complaint was received on June 9. (Photo: File)

Stale food served on board Vande Bharat Express, IRCTC to penalise 5-star hotel

They have noticed that they are carrying the food in a non-AC vehicle which could have caused the problem.

11 Jun 2019 5:11 PM

Active on Twitter, Piyush Goyal even responds to railway passengers' queries. (Photo: File | ANI)

Piyush Goyal retains railways, likely to focus on safety, non-fare revenue

Piyush Goyal burns the midnight oil reading reports and documents related to different aspects of his ministry.

31 May 2019 3:11 PM

The temperature of the transformer was found to be 45 degrees centigrade. The train left the station at 7.45 pm. (Image: ANI)

Minor fire in Vande Bharat Express, none hurt

"A minor incident had occurred on board Vande Bharat Express yesterday. Smoke was reported," a railway spokesperson said.

07 Mar 2019 8:48 PM

A shower of ballast came flying towards Vande Bharat Express near Achalda in Uttar Pradesh when the Dibrugarh Rajdhani, crossing on the adjoining line, run over a cattle, said Northern Railways Chief Public Relation Officer. (Photo: File)

Stones hit Vande Bharat Express; driver's screen, windows damaged

Technical staff on board the train assessed the damages and after careful careful examination, the train was found fit to run.

24 Feb 2019 10:48 AM

The Prime Minister was responding to the criticism by Oppositions, which had developed a snag on its return journey from Varanasi to Delhi, hours after its inaugural run. (Photo: File)

PM Modi slams Oppn for ‘targeting, mocking’ Vande Bharat Express

He asked the people not to get 'demoralised by those surrounded by negativity'.

19 Feb 2019 3:33 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express, India's first semi-high speed train at New Delhi railway station on Friday. The train has been able to attain a maximum speed of 130 kmph during its inaugural run between Delhi and Varanasi, officials said. (Photo: Asian Age)

Vande Bharat Exp lessons

The train’s manufacturing cost is 40 per cent less than if imported from Europe.

17 Feb 2019 12:46 AM

According to officials, the train broke down because of 'skidding wheels' and the case is being looked into by engineers. (Photo: ANI)

'Vande Bharat Express' breaks down, day after it was flagged off by PM

The incident occurred around 15 kilometers away from Tundla junction in UP. The stranded passengers were shifted to a different train.

16 Feb 2019 10:33 AM

If our neighbour, who is totally isolated in the world, thinks it can destabilise India through such tactics and conspiracies, then it is making a big mistake, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: ANI)

Pulwama attack: Forces behind terror will definitely be punished, says Modi

'I pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives. Our security forces have been given full freedom to retaliate,' said Narendra Modi.

15 Feb 2019 11:58 AM

The train has two classes of tickets -- executive class and chair car -- and both will have differently priced meals. (Photo:ANI)

Travelling on Train 18, India's fastest: How much will a ticket cost?

The semi-high speed train is scheduled to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15.

11 Feb 2019 5:12 PM

In 2018-2019, budgetary allocation in this regard was Rs 3,724.93 crore. (Photo: Pixabay)

Capex for Railways hits all-time high

Rolling stock in rail transport refers to any vehicle that moves on rail tracks. It includes coaches, wagons and train sets.

02 Feb 2019 1:45 AM

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