Vande Bharat
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Vande Bharat Express-like premium trains in India's neighbouring countries | Pics
World | Feb 23, 2025, 02:17 PM ISTIndia's Vande Bharat Express and Rajdhani trains often create headlines for their world-class facilities and modern features. Over the years, Indian Railways innovated its trains. Meanwhile, our neighbours - Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China and Bangladesh also operate premium trains.
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Vande Bharat Express should be launched between Agartala, Guwahati: Tripura CM urges Vaishnaw
Tripura | Feb 20, 2025, 04:21 PM ISTTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, who recently met Vaishnaw in New Delhi, also discussed various development projects related to the railways in the northeastern state.
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Vande Bharat train to Prayagraj: Railways announces special train for Mahakumbh from Delhi
Delhi | Feb 14, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTVande Bharat train for Mahakumbh: 02252/02251 Vande Bharat Special train is being operated from February 15 to February 17.
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Vande Bharat Sleeper trains: Indian Railways to get 9 new trains after successful trail run
Business | Feb 13, 2025, 10:45 AM ISTThe trial run for the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train was completed on January 15 after it was manufactured by the ICF Chennai. The Indian Railways is also eyeing to introduce 24-car Vande Bharat Sleeper trains.
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India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train successfully completes trials: Key features, other details
India | Feb 07, 2025, 08:07 PM ISTWith the successful trials of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, India is taking another step towards world-class railway modernisation. Let's know about this train in details.
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Vande Bharat train passengers can buy food onboard even if they opt out during ticket booking
Business | Feb 07, 2025, 06:31 PM ISTVande Bharat train: Railway officials said a lot of passengers used to complain frequently that IRCTC staff did not offer them food even if they wanted to pay only because they had not opted for it during ticket booking.
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Vande Bharat Sleeper Train successfully completes trials, railways to finalise route, schedule soon
India | Feb 07, 2025, 06:34 AM ISTVande Bharat Sleeper Train: Before the operationalisation of India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train, the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) will issue a final certificate after analysing the trial runs. The railway safety commissioner will evaluate the train at its maximum speed.
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200 new Vande Bharat Express in next 3 years: How Railways plans to enhance rail connectivity
Business | Feb 03, 2025, 02:06 PM ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said 100 Amrit Bharat, 50 Namo Bharat and 200 Vande Bharat -- both sleepers as well as chair car variants -- will be manufactured in the next two to three years. "With new Amrit Bharat trains, we will connect many more short-distance cities," he said.
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Budget 2025: Railways get Rs 2.52 lakh cr, manufacturing of 200 Vande Bharat trains approved
India | Feb 01, 2025, 08:30 PM ISTUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Budget 2025-26 maintained the government's continuous push to improve Indian Railways.
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A look at India's top 10 fastest high-speed trains with their maximum speeds
India | Jan 31, 2025, 01:47 PM ISTIndia’s railway network has undergone a massive transformation in recent years, with the introduction of high-speed and semi-high-speed trains that offer faster travel, modern amenities, and enhanced passenger comfort. Here's a look at India’s top 10 fastest trains and their maximum speeds.
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India's first vegetarian train with no meat and eggs on menu for passengers
India | Jan 29, 2025, 01:05 PM ISTTravelling by train in India is an experience in itself, and what truly enhances that experience is the wide array of food options available onboard. From the bustling stations to the local vendors, and even the pantry services managed by IRCTC, the journey is a treat for your taste buds.
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50 new Amrit Bharat to be launched soon, trains to have 22 coaches with other luxuries: Reports
Business | Jan 23, 2025, 01:07 PM ISTThe new Amrit Bharat trains will have semi-automatic couplers instead of semi-permanent for easy attachment and detachment of coaches. Check other new features here.
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Vande Bharat trains to run on Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor until Shinkansen trains arrive
Business | Jan 23, 2025, 07:28 AM ISTThe Indian Railways said the plan is to start fully-functional operations of Vande Bharat trains on this track by 2027, to ensure that the high-capital intensive project remains utilised until the Japanese trains are ready.
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New Vande Bharat Express train from Jammu to Srinagar to start soon: Check route, speed, travel time
Business | Jan 21, 2025, 09:40 AM ISTVande Bharat Express currently operates 136 services across the country and the new Jammu-Srinagar route is expected to enhance tourism in the Kashmir Valley and contribute to the region’s economic growth.
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Schedule of three Vande Bharat Express trains revised on this route, check new timings, other detail
Business | Jan 17, 2025, 02:46 PM ISTThe Indian Railways has revised the timing of three Vande Bharat Express trains such as train number 22439 New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express, train number 22477 New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express.
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Vande Bharat Express from Delhi to Vaishno Devi Katra cancelled for 50 days
India | Jan 16, 2025, 08:10 PM ISTThe Vande Bharat Express between Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra is cancelled for 50 days due to necessary remodelling at Jammu Tawi yard. The service will be suspended from January 16 to March 6. Passengers are advised to plan alternate travel options during this period.
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Good news for Central govt employees: Now you can travel on Vande Bharat trains under LTC
Business | Jan 16, 2025, 03:20 PM ISTGood news for Central govt employees: As per the new rules, the Central government employees can now use these premium trains in addition to the Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Duronto trains, based on their travel entitlement.
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Trial run of Vande Bharat Sleeper between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central conducted today
India | Jan 15, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTThis 16-coach train includes 11 AC-3 tier coaches, 4 AC-2 tier coaches, and 1 First AC coach, all equipped with advanced features such as separate charging ports for Type A and C devices, a foldable snack table, an integrated lighting system, and a laptop charging setup.
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Jammu to Srinagar train gets safety approval, J-K's direct rail link dream moves closer to reality
India | Jan 15, 2025, 04:06 PM ISTThe Jammu-Srinagar rail line has received clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), marking a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity to the Kashmir Valley.
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Four new Amrit Bharat Express trains to be launched from Pune soon: Check expected route, fare
Business | Jan 15, 2025, 02:19 PM ISTAmrit Bharat Express from Pune soon: The Pune railway administration has started redevelopment of 20 stations under the ‘Amrit Bharat Scheme’ and work on building new coaches on the lines of the Vande Bharat Express coaches has also started.