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Commuters seek more special trains from Kerala to Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai in summer

Demand for more special trains from Kerala to metro cities due to increased summer vacation demand, with focus on Vande Bharat Express.

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2024

PM Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat trains today; check routes and all details

It's indeed a great day for Indian Railways and train lovers today! 10 new Vande Bharat trains have been flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, thereby bringing the total count to more than 50 and expanding the network to cover 45 nationwide routes.

The Times of India · Mar 12, 2024

Second Vande Bharat to commence operation from Mysuru from April 5

Prime Minister Modi flags off Vande Bharat train connecting Mysuru and Chennai, with regular services starting April 5.

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

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One more Vande Bharat to run between Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru

Railway introduces second Vande Bharat Express connecting Mysuru, Bengaluru, and Chennai, enhancing rail connectivity in South India.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

'Second New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat dons saffron colour, has new features': Railway Min.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off second Vande Bharat train between Varanasi and New Delhi with superior passenger amenities & saffron colour on December 18.

The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023

Eight Sabarimala special Vande Bharat services from Chennai to Kottayam and vice versa

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

PM may inaugurate Vande Bharat Express from Delhi to Varanasi

PM Modi to inaugurate 2nd Vande Bharat train on Delhi-Varanasi route Dec 18. Demand high; 1st train running at 100% occupancy. 2nd train to run opposite timings, on Sun, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

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Ernakulam-Kayamkulam train passengers protest against halting of trains to make way for Vande Bharat Express

Passengers stage protest in Ernakulam-Kayamkulam express over schedule change to accommodate Vande Bharat trains; MP Ariff to take up issue with Railway Minister, Board Chairman.

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Vande Bharat to halt at Chengannur from Monday

The Vande Bharat service via Kottayam has been allotted an additional stoppage at Chengannur from Monday.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Other trains being detained for Vande Bharat, alleges rail users’ forum

Close to two dozen trains are daily detained by Railways to ensure that the four Vande Bharat trains keep their schedule, alleges Friends on Rail (FOR), a WhatsApp group of over 5,000 train commuters. Railways deny charge

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

PM to flag off second Vande Bharat on September 24

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

PM Modi to flag off nine new Vande Bharat routes

PM Modi to flag off 9 new Vande Bharat routes on Sep 24, incl. 2nd train for Kerala. 8 coaches each, 32 routes in total. Increase connectivity, occupancy rate of 177% on Kerala route. New trains painted saffron & grey, existing routes incl. Vishakhapatnam-Secunderabad, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Patna-Ranchi.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

SCR’s two new Vande Bharat trains to be commissioned on September 24

PM Modi to virtually flag off 9 Vande Bharat trains, incl. 2 from SCR, on Sep 24. Trains to cover dist. in 7-8.5 hrs, have halts at Mahabubnagar, Kurnool City, Anantapur, Renigunta, Yesvantpur. Other trains to run b/w Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram, Ranchi-Howrah, Tirunelveli-Madurai-Chennai, Udaipur-Jaipur, Jamnagar-Ahmedabad, Rourkela-Bhubaneshwar-Puri & Patna-Howrah.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

PM to flag off second Vande Bharat on Sunday, grand inaugural run planned

Southern Railway making extensive arrangements for 2nd Vande Bharat train allotted to Kerala. Inaugural run to be flagged off by PM Modi on Sunday. Grand public receptions at 12 stations. 8-car rake with 530 seats, incl. 52 executive chair car seats. Trial run held on Thursday. Weekly maintenance on Monday.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

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The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Centre may allot a second Vande Bharat for Kerala: Krishnadas

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national executive member P.K. Krishnadas on Friday said the Centre was weighing a second Vande Bharat Express for Kerala

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Four more Vande Bharat routes to be launched this month amid low demand

Come the last week of July, the Indian Railways is considering introducing four new Vande Bharat train routes - Delhi to Chandigarh (243 km), Chennai to Tirunelveli (622 km), Gwalior to Bhopal (432 km) and Lucknow to Prayagraj (200 km).

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

Balasore train accident | Modi government has compromised basic rail safety issues, says Congress

“We would like to appeal that do not get into this business of hot food and new Vande Bharats,” Supriya Shrinate said.

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023

23 Vande Bharat trains on tracks, but they fail to live up to the promise of speed

PM Modi reached Rani Kamalapati railway station in the State capital Bhopal from where he flagged off the five trains, two physically and three in virtual mode.

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The Hindu · May 24, 2023

Uttarakhand and Northeast to receive a Vande Bharat each

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the Delhi to Dehradun Vande Bharat on May 25, and bookings for passengers will likely be accepted from May 29.

The Hindu · May 15, 2023

16-coach Vande Bharat train towards Tirupati from May 17

The train will also travel faster, reaching the destination earlier by 15 minutes each on both sides. Unprecedented demand for the daytime train forced the Railways to double the capacity from 530 seats to 1,128, said senior officials on Monday.

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

Tirupati-bound Vande Bharat likely to have 16 coaches soon in view of high demand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally green-flagged a Vande Bharat train to Tirupati from the Secunderabad railway station last month but that was an eight-coach one.

The Hindu · Feb 2, 2022

Tharoor toes UDF line on SilverLine

Says Vande Bharat trains will make K-Rail redundant

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