Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s sixth Vande Bharat Express train that will connect Nagpur in Maharashtra to Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Nagpur railway station on Sunday. The launch of the latest Vande Bharat between Nagpurf and Bilaspur could bring a big relief for travellers as the journey by superfast trains takes around seven hours to cover the distance.
The project inaugurated in Nagpur presented a holistic vision of development, said PM Modi and added that infrastructure development in the country for the last eight years has been done with a human touch, reported PTI.
Train’s departure time
The train will depart from Bilaspur at around 6:45 am and reach Nagpur at 12:15 pm. It will leave Nagpur at 2 pm to reach Bilaspur by 7:35 pm.
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Train’s speed
The Nagpur-Bilaspur Vande Bharat could run at a maximum permissible speed of 130 kms/hr and will cover a 412-km long journey in about five-and-a-half hours.
Train’s availability
The Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express will be in service for six days a week.
Train stoppages
The Nagpur-Bilaspur Vande Bharat Express Train will have three stops at Raipur, Durg, and Gondia, reported The Indian Express.
Train’s features
According to Indian Railways, the Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express has improved features including reclining seats, CCTV cameras, automatic fire sensors, wifi facility, three-hour battery backup, and GPS systems.
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Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express Train
New Delhi to Amb Andaura Vande Bharat Express Train
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