At Krantiveera Sangolli Railway station in Bengaluru on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first Vande Bharat Express train on the Mysuru-Chennai route.
As part of the ‘Bharat Gaurav’ train policy, the Prime Minister also flagged off the ‘Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan’ train operated by the Muzrai Department of Karnataka.
This train offers pilgrims a discount rate for an eight-day tour package that covers holy places such as Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj, according to South Western Railway.
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The Vande Bharat train is the first semi-high-speed train in the South. Railway officials say the train is unique for its speed and other modern technological features, reducing travel time and offering passengers a new experience.
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In addition to improving travel times and picking up speeds quickly, the Vande Bharat Express is said to be an advanced version of trains developed by the Indian Railways. It will be equipped with high-end technology and may be able to pick up speed quickly.
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