Indian Railways modern ‘Vande Bharat’ Express trains, which have been redefining rail travel with their “modern design, top-notch amenities and efficient service” have emerged as the preferred mode of transportation amongst the youth and working class, according to South Central Railway (SCR) officials on Tuesday.
Currently, five Vande Bharat trains are running originating on the SCR jurisdiction including the Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam; Secunderabad – Tirupati; Tirupati – Secunderabad; Kacheguda – Yesvantpur (Hyderabad – Bangalore); Vijayawada – MGR Chennai Central.
All these trains are running successfully with more than 100% patronage from the inaugural run onwards. The latest data of passengers travelling in these trains show that an average of 29.08% passengers are youngsters belonging to the age group between 25-34 years.
