New Train Renamed As Namo Bharat Rapid Rail

PM Modi will flag off the country's first Rapid Rail…

On Monday, 16 September 2024, the much-anticipated Vande Metro train was renamed as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail hours before its inaugural run, Railway Ministry sources said.

PM Narendra Modi will flag off the country's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail. According to the Railway Ministry, the train will enhance connectivity between Bhuj and Ahmedabad and it will cover 359 km in 5.45 hours.

For the public, the regular service will start on September 17 from Ahmedabad. The total journey will cost Rs. 455.

"The ministry has decided to rename Vande Metro to Namo Bharat Rapid Rail," news agency PTI said, citing the Railway Ministry.

While the other metros cover only short distances, Namo Bharat trains will connect the heart of Ahmedabad with its peripheral cities, the Railway Ministry sources added.

It said, featuring 12 coaches with seating for 1,150 passengers, the Rapid Rail offers a host of innovative features. "With ergonomically designed seats, fully air-conditioned cabins, and modular interiors, it will be superior to other metros," Railway Ministry sources said.

A significant upgrade, according to the Ministry, from traditional suburban trains and metro coaches is its modular design that includes ejector-based vacuum evacuation toilets.

"The train offers faster journeys. Its rapid acceleration and deceleration contribute to efficient travel," it added.