Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 17: Northern Railway has initiated the all new Vande Bharat Express Train between Himachal Pradesh’s Amb Andaura and New Delhi.
Having the capacity of achieving the speed of 160 km per hour in just 0 to 52 seconds, the Train has taken the train journey experience to a newer height.
Cutting down train travel time between the two States to around 5:30 hours only, the Trains are here to write a new chapter of best in class train travel in the history of railways.
These fully air-conditioned trains are well-equipped with all the latest and modern technologies. The recliner seats help travelers to have a more relaxed and comfortable journey. Besides this, the trains are fitted with LCD TVs that not only provide one with all the travel related necessary information but also gives a perfect dose of entertainment.
The trains are Divyangjans friendly too as in order to help the differently-abled passengers, the trains have smooth ramps that help them to easily board and de-board.
Also for enabling the visually-impaired Divyangjans, the trains’ seat numbers are engraved with Braille Scripts.
The spacious gangways provide one an easy access through one coach to another and for boarding and de-boarding the trains with comfort.
Having the ability of gaining its speed of upto 100 km per hour in just 0 to 52 seconds, the trains are also fitted with the latest and advanced safety technology ‘Kavach’ that ensures the rail passengers’ safety during travel.
The introduction of the train services between Amb Andaura and New Delhi is going to be a real game changer for boosting the regional economic and tourism sectors of both the States.
The Ministry of Railways also has a plan to run the Semi-High Speed Vande Bharat Express Trains in almost every cities of the country.
Also, the Ministry has a perfect plan to run Vande Metro Trains for the short distance cities in near future.
As Vande Bharat Express Trains have travelled a total distance of 23 lakh km till date, same reflects its popularity.