Vande Bharat Trains to Connect Kashmir to Rest of India Soon: Minister Vaishnaw
Vande Bharat Trains to Arrive in Kashmir and Tripura Soon
Vande Bharat trains, India’s semi-high speed trains, are expected to be introduced in Srinagar and Tripura within this financial year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.
In Kashmir, Vande Bharat trains will run on the Jammu-Srinagar railway line, which is expected to be completed soon. In Tripura, Vande Bharat trains will run on the railway line once it is electrified.
The government plans to roll out 75 Vande Bharat trains by March next year. It is also considering running sleeper versions of Vande Bharat trains on long-distance routes as an alternative to Rajdhani Express trains.
Vande Bharat trains have been popular among both the youth and senior citizens for their comfort and speed.
Key takeaways:
- Vande Bharat trains are expected to be introduced in Srinagar and Tripura within this financial year.
- In Kashmir, Vande Bharat trains will run on the Jammu-Srinagar railway line, which is expected to be completed soon.
- In Tripura, Vande Bharat trains will run on the railway line once it is electrified.
- The government plans to roll out 75 Vande Bharat trains by March next year.
- It is also considering running sleeper versions of Vande Bharat trains on long-distance routes as an alternative to Rajdhani Express trains.
- Vande Bharat trains have been popular among both the youth and senior citizens for their comfort and speed.
