Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the first Vande Metro train of Indian Railways on September 16, 2024. This inaugural Vande Metro service will operate between Bhuj and Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
The Vande Metro, designed for short-distance inter-city travel, is built on the Vande Bharat Express platform. It features a self-propelled train set with a top speed of 130 km/h, designed for unreserved travel. Unlike the Vande Bharat, the Vande Metro’s design caters specifically to shorter journeys.
Bhuj-Ahmedabad Vande Metro Schedule:
- Train 94802 Bhuj-Ahmedabad
- Departure from Bhuj: 5:05 AM
- Arrival at Ahmedabad: 10:50 AM
- Duration: 5 hours 45 minutes
- Train 94801 Ahmedabad-Bhuj
- Departure from Ahmedabad: 5:30 PM
- Arrival at Bhuj: 11:10 PM
- Duration: 5 hours 40 minutes
Station Stops:
- Bhuj-Ahmedabad: Anjar, Gandhidham, Bhachau, Samakhiali, Halvad, Dhrangadhra, Viramgam, Chandlodiya, Sabarmati
- Ahmedabad-Bhuj: Sabarmati, Chandlodiya, Viramgam, Dhrangadhra, Halvad, Samakhiali, Bhachau, Gandhidham, Anjar
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Vande Metro Features:
The Vande Metro aims to provide a world-class travel experience. Built at ICF, Chennai, it is designed to replace traditional mainline EMUs on Indian Railways. Key features include:
- Speed up to 130 km/h with improved acceleration and deceleration
- Fully sealed gangways for smooth movement and a dust-free environment
- Comfortable, fully air-conditioned seating
- Automatic entry/exit doors
- KAVACH anti-collision system
- Mobile charging sockets
- Wider panoramic windows with roller blinds
- CCTV cameras and emergency talk-back units
- Modular toilets with a vacuum evacuation system
The Vande Metro combines comfort with efficiency, setting a new standard for short-distance rail travel in India.