Indian Railways to launch 3 Vande Bharat trains for J&K, NE

Oct 23, 2023 Shipra Parashar

Indian Railways has entered into a new era of mobility with Vande Bharat Express trains

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It is planning to roll out 3 more Vande Bharat trains in FY 2023-24

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These trains will be for Jammu and Kashmir, and some NE states

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However, the expected time of the launch of these trains is not clear

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Moreover, Railways plans to introduce 75 such trains by March 2024

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It is also expected to roll out two other versions – Vande Metro and Vande Bharat Sleeper Car

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The blue and white colour train is gaining much popularity among passengers

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It is the fastest train in the country, with a top speed of 180 kmph

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This new age train has reduced travel time by 25 to 45%

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