Tue Sep 17 01:53:19 UTC 2024: ## Modi Flags Off First “Namo Bharat Rapid Rail” & Multiple Vande Bharat Trains

**New Delhi, September 16:** In a grand ceremony today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first “Namo Bharat Rapid Rail” connecting Bhuj and Ahmedabad. Previously known as the Vande Metro, this high-speed train will cover the 360 km distance in 5 hours and 45 minutes, reaching a top speed of 110 km/h. It will make stops at nine stations and operate daily, departing Bhuj at 5:05 am and arriving in Ahmedabad Junction at 10:50 am.

The inauguration also saw the flagging off of several other Vande Bharat trains on various routes:

* **Kolhapur-Pune Vande Bharat Express:** This tri-weekly service will operate on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays starting September 19th.
* **Pune-Kolhapur Vande Bharat Express:** Starting September 18th, this tri-weekly service will run on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
* **Pune-Hubballi Vande Bharat Express:** This tri-weekly service will operate on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays starting September 19th.
* **Hubballi-Pune Vande Bharat Express:** Beginning September 18th, this tri-weekly service will run on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
* **Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express:** This service will operate six days a week (excluding Tuesdays) starting September 19th.
* **Secunderabad-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express:** This service will operate six days a week (excluding Tuesdays) starting September 19th.

A notable addition is the first 20-coach Vande Bharat train connecting Varanasi and Delhi. This ultra-modern train, manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, will replace one of the existing services between these cities.

The introduction of these new trains is expected to revolutionize rail travel in India, providing a comfortable and efficient journey for commuters, professionals, and students alike.

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