Vande Metro Train in Gujarat: After the successful launch of Vande Bharat Express, Indian Railways is gearing up to introduce another version of the country’s first indigenously developed train. During a post-budget press conference in February 2023, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the launch of two more versions of the Vande Bharat series: Vande Metro and Vande Sleeper.
After the Vande Bharat Express train, plans are being made to run ‘Vande Metro’ trains between the two cities at a short distance. Under this, the first Vande Metro train trial between Ahmedabad in Gujarat and Bhuj in Kutch has been completed. Soon, Gujarat will get the country’s first Vande Metro train.
When Will Vande Metro Be Launched?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the country’s first Vande Metro next week. However, the exact date and time of the launch have not been decided. A senior railway official said that we have got the rake. The launch time has not been decided yet. The final chart will come soon. It is believed that PM Modi can launch it on 17 September.
What Will Be The Route Of Vande Metro?
India’s first Vande Metro has been allotted to Gujarat. The train will be operated and maintained by the Western Railway (WR) zone and run between Ahmedabad and Bhuj. Vande Metro is a fully AC train with all the features of Vande Bharat trains. Initially, the train will be launched with at least 12 Vande Metro coaches. Later, the national transporter will expand it to 16 coaches as per the demand of the route.
The maximum speed limit of the Vande Metro train equipped with modern facilities will be between 100 and 200 kilometres per hour. The train has a unique coach, with four coaches forming a unit. Fire and smoke detection systems have been installed with 14 sensors in each coach so that any smoke arising in the train can be detected immediately.
