India steps toward about 800 Vande Bharat trainsets by 2030

Key Highlights

• “Vande Bharat Express, India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured semi-high-speed trainset has been developed to strengthen inter-city rail services by combining modern technology, improved passenger comfort, and reduced journey times,” a release by the Railway Ministry reads.
• Launched on February, 2019, the Vande Bharat Express commenced service on the New Delhi–Kanpur–Prayagraj–Varanasi corridor.
• The 16-coach, fully air-conditioned trainset is designed for a maximum speed of 160 kmph with modern passenger amenities to improve energy efficiency and operational sustainability.
• Till last year 164 Vande Bharat services had been operationalised in 274 districts, which carried more than 7.5 crore passengers, mentioned Railway Ministry in the release.
• Commercially inaugurated on 15 February 2019, the project has gained momentum with around 80 trains currently being operated across the network.