Salient Features of Vande Bharat

11-08-2023

Fund of Rs 1343.72 Crores utilised for manufacturing Vande Bharat trains   With a view to provide better travel experience to the passengers, Indian Railways has introduced Vande Bharat trains with modern coaches having following enhanced safety features and amenities: Fitted with KAVACH. Faster acceleration and semi High speed operation up to 160 KMPH. Fully Sealed Gangway for Free Passenger Movement Automatic Plug Doors Reclining Ergonomic Seats and Comfortable Seating with revolving seats in executive class. Better Ride Comfort. Mobile charging sockets for every seat. Mini Pantry with provision of Hot Case, Bottle Cooler, Deep freezer & Hot Water

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Modernisation of Railway Stations
January 7, 2019

Upgradation of stations on Indian Railways is a continuous and on-going process. Works for improvement of passenger amenities are undertaken depending upon need, volume of passenger traffic and inter-se priority, subject to availability of funds. ‘Adarsh’ Station Scheme has been started since 2009-10 and presently, Railway stations are

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Solar Panels on Roof Top of Trains
January 7, 2019

Indian Railways have already provided solar panels on roof top of 19 Narrow Gauge coaches on Trains in Kalka – Shimla and Kangra Valley in Northern Railway and 23 Broad Gauge non-air conditioned coaches in service (13 coaches in 2 trains of Northern Railway, 7 coaches in 1 train of Southern Railway, 2 coaches in 1 train of Konkan Railway and 1

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World’s first hydrogen train rolled out in
September 19, 2018

Germany on Monday rolled out the world’s first hydrogen-powered train, signalling the start of a push to challenge the might of polluting diesel trains with costlier but more eco-friendly technology. Two bright blue Coradia iLint trains, built by French TGV-maker Alstom, began running a 100-kilometre route between the towns and cities of

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Central Railway to introduce another EMU train with a coach painted on nature theme of aqua world
September 12, 2018

Central Railway to introduce another EMU train with a coach painted on nature theme of aqua

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These Are India’s “Most Beautiful” Railway Stations
May 6, 2018

The stations were selected by the Railway Ministry. This over-bridge at Ballarpur railway station has become a selfie-point MUMBAI:  Chandrapur and Ballarpur railway stations in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district have been selected as the most beautiful stations in the country by the Railway Ministry, state finance minister Sudhir

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Indian Railways launches transparent and efficient “New Online Vendor Registration System” in its research arm RDSO.
January 10, 2018

Indian Railways launches transparent and efficient “New Online Vendor Registration System” in its research arm RDSO.   Tremendous business opportunity for growth of new SMEs thus aiding job creation.   The new system is simpler and user friendly.   No need for vendors to visit RDSO office for any activity related to his case for

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