Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated two new Vande Bharat Express trains to the nation. The inauguration ceremony was held in Mumbai where the prime minister flagged off the two semi-high-speed trains, one between Mumbai and Solapur and another between Mumbai and Shirdi. With the inauguration of these two routes, India has now operationalised 10 Vande Bharat Express trains across the country.
While launching the trains on Friday, PM Modi said, “Vande Bharat train is a magnificent picture of today’s modern India. It’s a reflection of India’s speed & scale. You can see the speed with which the country is launching Vande Bharat. 10 trains launched.”
The Vande Bharat trains have been a huge hit among commuters. It is the fastest train in India, with a top speed of 180 kmph, while the operational speed is 130 kmph, keeping in mind safety concerns.
