Total new technology has been used in engines. Like Vande Bharat, an absolute locomotive cab has been installed in Amrit Bharat train also, said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Of the 10 new VB Express trains that will be soon launched across the country, one will be introduced on Secunderabad – Pune route, which is considered to be one of the busiest
SCR General Manager Arun Kumar Jain said the Vande Bharat trains were a testament to the commitment of Indian Railways to enhance the travel experience and make the train journey more comfortable.
According to Captain Shashi Kiran CPRO-North Western Railway, the stoppage was due to the placing of some ballast on the track and of two rods, of one foot each, in the joggle plate of the track.
"The Kacheguda-Yeswantpur Vande Bharat will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a virtual ceremony from Delhi on September 24. According to railway officials, commercial operations will begin the following day."
According to Southern Railway, the three trains are: Dr MGR Chennai Central-Mysuru-Dr MGR Chennai Central, Chennai-Coimbatore-Chennai, and Thiruvananthapuram Central- Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram Central.
Railway officials said the incident occurred near Vatakara between 4 PM and 4.30 PM. The window of the C-8 coach of the train was damaged in the incident, officials said.
The train was stopped at Manubolu after the loco pilot was alerted by the staff. Passengers de-boarded the train in panic. The railway staff found smoke emanating from the toilet in one of the coaches.