Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off six new Vande Bharat trains, expanding the fleet from 54 to 60 train sets. These high-speed trains, capable of reaching speeds of up to 160 kmph, will operate on six new routes: Tatanagar-Patna, Brahmapur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, Bhagalpur-Howrah, and Gaya-Howrah. With this addition, the Vande Bharat fleet will now make 120 trips daily, covering over 280 districts across 24 states and union territories. The launch, held at Jharkhand's Tatanagar station, aims to enhance passenger comfort and reduce travel time, offering a superior travel experience. The Ministry of Railways highlighted that these new trains are part of the government's ongoing efforts to modernise India's rail network. PM Modi To Flag Off Vande Bharat Trains: PM Narendra Modi Says ‘Centre Determined for Jharkhand’s Rapid Development’ Ahead of Flagging Off 6 Trains in State. PM Modi Flags Off Vande Bharat Train #WATCH | PM Modi virtually flags off the Tatanagar-Patna Vande Bharat train at Tatanagar Junction Railway Station. He will also lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various Railway Projects worth more than Rs. 660 crores and distribute sanction letters to 20,000… pic.twitter.com/vNiDMSA6tK — ANI (@ANI) September 15, 2024