Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil India’s first Vande Bharat Metro train on Monday, set to revolutionise inter-city travel between Ahmedabad and Bhuj in Gujarat. This new service follows the successful launch of the Vande Bharat Express and Amrit Bharat trains, marking a significant advancement in regional connectivity.
The train boasts some modern amenities, safety features, good design, and comfort such as a rain-resistant interior, jerk-free, fire detection, and CCTVs.
The country's first Vande Bharat Metro will run on Bhuj-Ahmedabad route and it will operate 6 days a week.
The Vande Bharat Metro train, operating six days a week, will depart from Bhuj at 5:05 AM and reach Ahmedabad at 10:50 AM. For the return journey, it will leave Ahmedabad at 5:30 PM and arrive back in Bhuj at 11:10 PM. The train will make stops at nine stations—Sabarbati, Chandoiya, Viramgam, Dhhrangdhra, Halvad, Samkhiyali, Bhachau, Gandhinagar, and Anjar—covering the distance in approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes with average stops of 2 minutes each.
These trains will also have automatic doors and a high comfort quotient.
This train will be launched with a minimum of 12 Vande Metro coaches.
This Vande Bharat Metro is a historic addition to the Indian Railways network as the first metro service designed for medium-distance travel. Featuring full air-conditioning and designed to connect cities within a 150 km range, it offers a comfortable and efficient journey that aims to bridge the gap between speed and convenience.
This train will be launched with a minimum of 12 Vande Metro coaches.
These Vande Bharat Metro trains are being designed to travel long distances and will be able to cover a range of between 100 km and 250 km.
The train, comprising 12 coaches with a capacity of 1,150 passengers, boasts numerous modern amenities and safety features. Notably, it is equipped with the Kavach train collision avoidance system to enhance passenger safety.
These trains will have unique coach configuration in which four coaches will constitute one unit.
The train boasts some modern amenities, safety features, good design, and comfort such as a rain-resistant interior, jerk-free, fire detection, and CCTVs.
Fares for the Vande Bharat Metro are set to be affordable, with minimum tickets priced at ₹30, inclusive of GST. Season ticket options will be available with weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly passes priced at ₹7, ₹15, and ₹20, respectively. This launch is anticipated to significantly improve travel experiences and connectivity in Gujarat, setting a new benchmark for regional rail services.
(With inputs from Anamika Gaur)
