Exploring Vande Bharat Express

As India takes a step ahead into a brighter future, our trains have also become faster and more advanced. Among its modern innovations, the Vande Bharat Express has revolutionized train travel in India, offering an elevated experience to passengers. Replete with modern features, Vande Bharat has acquired celebrity status lately. Train travel in India has become all the more convenient and fascinating for tourists, with one Vande Bharat being launched on a new route almost every month.

Speed is supreme

The Vande Bharat Express train is a shining symbol of India's prowess in engineering and innovation. The most attractive part of them is the sleek and aerodynamic design. India's first indigenous engine-less trains, The coaches are designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory. These trains have significantly reduced journey time by up to 15% with high speeds and lesser halts in the route. While these semi-high-speed trains can achieve a maximum speed of 180kmph, they generally run between 110 and 130kmph.

Comfort is Priority

The Express train prioritizes passenger comfort and safety. The modern amenities and ergonomic seating arrangements ensure a pleasant journey for commuters. The reclining seats that rotate 180 degrees in executive class, the wide windows, minimal noise, and less vibration have redefined comfort in Indian Railways. The onboard pantry serves meals, that are relevant to the geography that the particular train is traversing.

Advanced amenities

Vande Bharat Express has several advanced features like Wi-Fi, a GPS-based audio-visual passenger information system, and sensor-driven automatic doors. Personal charging ports and reading lights have been provided. An Emergency Talk Back Unit has been installed at several points in the train, enabling passengers to communicate with the loco pilot in case of any emergency.

Current Routes

Train 18 was renamed Vande Bharat Express on 27^th January 2019. It went into commercial service on 15 February 2019. Vande Bharat trains have been expanded to 18 different routes since.

The details of these routes are as follows:

1. The Vande Bharat between New Delhi and Varanasi covers a distance of 762 km in 8 hours. The train halts at two stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 15th Feb 2019, runs on all days of the week, except Thursdays.

2. The Vande Bharat between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra covers a distance of 655 km in 8 hours. The train halts at three stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 3rd Oct 2019, runs on all days of the week, except Tuesdays.

3. The Vande Bharat between Mumbai Central and Gandhinagar covers a distance of 522 km in 6 hours and 25 mins. The train halts at two stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 30th Sep 2022, runs on all days of the week, except Sundays.

4. The Vande Bharat between New Delhi and Amb Andaura covers a distance of 412 km in 6 hours and 30 mins. The train halts at four stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 13th Oct 2022, runs on all days of the week, except Fridays.

5. The Vande Bharat between MGR Chennai Central and Mysuru covers a distance of 496 km in 6 hours and 30 mins. The train halts at two stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 11th Nov 2022, runs on all days of the week, except Wednesdays

6. The Vande Bharat between Bilaspur and Nagpur covers a distance of 412 km in 5 hours and 30 mins. The train halts at four stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 11^th Dec 2022, runs on all days of the week, except Saturdays.

7. The Vande Bharat between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri covers a distance of 565 km in 7 hours and 30 mins. The train halts at three stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 30^th Dec 2022, runs on all days of the week, except Wednesdays.

8. The Vande Bharat between Vishakhapatnam and Secunderabad covers a distance of 698 km in 8 hours and 30 mins. The train halts at six stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 15^th Jan, 2023, runs on all days of the week, except Sundays

9. The Vande Bharat between Mumbai CSMT and Solapur covers a distance of 452 km in 6 hours and 30 mins. The train halts at four stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 10^th Feb, 2023, runs on all days of the week, except Wednesdays.

10. The Vande Bharat between Mumbai CSMT and Sainagar Shirdi covers a distance of 339 km in 5 hours and 20 mins. The train halts at three stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 10^th Feb, 2023, runs on all days of the week, except Tuesdays.

11. The Vande Bharat between Rani Kamalapati and Hazrat Nizamuddin covers a distance of 702 km in 7 hours and 30 mins. The train halts at four stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 1st Apr 2023, runs on all days of the week, except Saturdays.

12. The Vande Bharat between Secundrabad and Tirupati covers a distance of 661 km in 8 hours and 15 mins. The train halts at four stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 8^th Apr, 2023, runs on all days of the week, except Tuesdays

13. The Vande Bharat between MGR Chennai Central and Coimbatore covers a distance of 495 km in 5 hours and 50 mins. The train halts at four stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 8th Apr 2023, runs on all days of the week, except Wednesdays.

14. The Vande Bharat between Delhi Cnt and Ajmer covers a distance of 428 km in 5 hours and 15 mins. The train halts at three stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 12th Apr 2023, runs on all days of the week, except Wednesdays.

15. The Vande Bharat between Kasaragod and Thiruvananthapuram covers a distance of 587 km in 8 hours and 05 mins. The train halts at seven stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 25th Apr 2023, runs on all days of the week, except Thursdays.

16. The Vande Bharat between Howrah and Puri covers a distance of 500 km in 6 hours and 25 mins. The train halts at seven stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on the 18^th of May, 2023, runs on all days of the week, except Thursdays.

17. The Vande Bharat between Anand Vihar and Dehradun covers a distance of 304 km in 4 hours and 45 mins. The train halts at five stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 25th May 2023, runs on all days of the week, except Wednesdays.

18. The Vande Bharat between New Jalpaiguri and Guwahati covers a distance of 407 km in 5 hours and 30 mins. The train halts at five stations in the journey. The train inaugurated on 29th May 2023, runs on all days of the week, except Tuesdays.

Conclusion

Rail travel in India is an extraordinary experience that unravels the nation's vibrant tapestry. The introduction of the Vande Bharat Express has transformed rail travel in India. Let us all be aboard the train of innovation and marvels running on the wheels of progress. Let us embark on an exciting journey through the heart of India on the renowned Vande Bharat Express!