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250+ new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains coming soon: Your next overnight journey is set for a big upgrade with Rajdhani-beating features & aircraft-style luxury

Vande Bharat Express is expanding into overnight sleeper services across the country. Multiple manufacturers are now working on advanced sleeper trainsets for Indian Railways, which are designed to offer greater comfort and speed for long-distance journeys. Prototypes are currently undergoing trials, with more trains expected to enter passenger service soon.

The Economic Times

South Western Railway begins Vande Bharat safety trials in critical Western Ghat Section

South Western Railway began field trials of a Vande Bharat Express rake. The train is being tested on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section. These trials assess the feasibility of operating the semi-high-speed train on this route. The automatic emergency braking system is also being evaluated during these tests. Successful…

The Economic Times

Mumbai: Western Railway's services delayed due to overhead equipment snag

Mumbai's Western Railway faced significant morning delays today, with suburban services running 10-15 minutes late. An overhead equipment snag between Dadar and Churchgate, affecting the Vande Bharat Express, and a subsequent point failure at Churchgate disrupted services during peak hours. While faults were rectified, commuters experienced extended travel times, with…

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Vande Bharat TTE caught asking Rs 380 to arrange Rs 750 seat for passenger, Railways responds after viral video

A Traveling Ticket Examiner (TTE) with Indian Railways was suspended after a viral video showed him allegedly offering an unofficial discounted Vande Bharat Express ticket. The TTE reportedly negotiated a fare of Rs 380, later increasing it to Rs 750 when a receipt was requested. Railway rules permit penalties for…

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PM Narendra Modi flags off new Vande Bharat Express Trains in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express trains. The virtual flag-off ceremony took place at 12:30 pm. The newly launched trains will operate on the Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru, and Chennai-Nagercoil routes, offering passengers a faster and more comfortable travel experience.

The Times of India

Seat occupancy on Kalaburagi-SMVT Vande Bharat Express rises to 93%

Vande Bharat Express sees high passenger response on Kalaburagi-SMVT Bengaluru route despite high ticket rates.

The Hindu

Decks cleared for introduction of Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express service

Electrification of Ernakulam Marshalling Yard paves way for more express trains, including Vande Bharat Express to Bengaluru.

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Vande Bharat may operate as special train on Ernakulam-Bengaluru route

Vande Bharat Express rake arrives in Kochi for potential special train service in Ernakulam-Bengaluru corridor.

The Hindu

Second Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam from March 13

Prime Minister Modi flags off new Vande Bharat Express trains between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam, enhancing connectivity in Telangana.

The Hindu

PM Modi to dedicate, lay foundation stone for 6,000 railway projects tomorrow

PM Modi to dedicate over 6,000 railway projects worth ₹85,000 crore, including Vande Bharat Express trains and cargo terminals.

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Vande Bharat Express on Ernakulam-Bengaluru route uncertain

Limited Vande Bharat Express services in Kerala prompt commuters to seek extensions on popular routes for improved connectivity.

The Hindu

Demand rife to extend Bengaluru-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express to Ernakulam

Demand is high for extending Vande Bharat Express to Ernakulam, citing patronage and need for more trains in the corridor.

The Hindu

SCR to develop three maintenance depots for Vande Bharat trains

South Central Railway plans to develop modern maintenance depots for Vande Bharat Express trains in Hyderabad.

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Vande Bharat special train to run on Wednesdays till December 27

South Western Railway has decided to run Vande Bharat Express special between Chennai-Mysuru-Chennai on every Wednesday till December 27 to clear extra rush of passengers.

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Get a flight-like feel on Vande Bharat soon

Railways rolls out Yatri Seva Anubandh pilot project for Vande Bharat trains to upgrade passenger services, offering concierge services, infotainment, quality food, travel essentials. Pilot project in Southern Railway covering 6 pairs of Vande Bharat Express trains

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Revising Vande Bharat schedule will help avoid late running of other trains, says passenger association

Friends on Rails urge Railway to revise Vande Bharat Express schedule to avoid late running of other trains in Alappuzha. Passengers deplore Railway's stand on issue, citing detention of Ernakulam-Kayankulam train for over 40 mins. Rescheduling of Venad Express affects passengers. Suggestion to revise schedule of express trains to minimize…

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Six-hour delay in Vande Bharat Express to Tirupati puts passengers in a fix at Secunderabad station

Passengers of Vande Bharat Express to Tirupati faced a six-hour delay due to a technical snag. SCR officials said unique design of train meant top portion had to be detached to replace defective part. Passengers barged into station master's cabin but were pacified by railway police.

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Vande Bharat weekend service likely in Bengaluru-Ernakulam corridor during Deepavali

Railways to operate Vande Bharat Express special service in Bengaluru-Ernakulam corridor during weekends to cater to increased demand from commuters during Deepavali.

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Call to speed up track doubling through Alappuzha to avoid detention of trains

Commuters of short distance passenger trains have warned of protest, citing how a large number of passengers are unable to reach their workplaces and homes in time, since their trains are being detained to make way for the newly launched Vande Bharat Express through Alappuzha.

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Southern Railway plans to deploy single crew in Vande Bharat, Tejas

Southern Railway plans single crew for high-speed trains, raising safety concerns among loco pilots due to long working hours without breaks. Familiarisation issues and fatigue increase risk of human error, but final decision yet to be taken.

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AP Chambers brief DRM on suggestions to improve Vijayawada railway station

AP Chambers recommends introducing Vande Bharat Express from Vijayawada to Bengaluru via Tirupati. Request to reduce travel time from 6 hrs 40 mins to 4 hrs 30 mins. Suggestion to decongest Vijayawada station by increasing platforms and developing Gunadala and Rayanapadu as satellite stations.

The Hindu

Kerala’s second Vande Bharat to run in orange, blue colours on alternate days

Kerala’s second Vande Bharat Express to run on alternate days in orange and blue. Maintenance/inspection yard in Thiruvananthapuram. Train cannot be extended to Mangaluru due to insufficient time.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launches Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat Express between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

PM Modi virtually flagged off the Vande Bharat Express connecting Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The train will cover the distance in 6 hours 40 minutes and has seven AC chair cars and one executive chair car. It can seat 530 passengers and will run six days a week (no…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami calls for meeting of HQ functionaries, MPs, MLAs after AIADMK-BJP friction. PM Modi flags off TN's 2nd Vande Bharat Express train. PMK's Dr. S. Ramadoss urges TN govt to extend Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam to all women. TN CM M.K. Stalin inspects Coimbatore roads, inaugurates 2…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flags off Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat Express train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat Express train. Union Minister Bharati Pravin Pawar, MPs, MLAs, Mayor and railway officers attended. Train will reach Chennai in 6 hrs 40 mins.

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