Indian Railways will soon introduce two new Vande Bharat Express trains connecting Delhi with Jodhpur and Bikaner. The new services are expected to cut travel time by more than an hour and provide faster, more comfortable journeys for passengers travelling between Rajasthan and the national capital.
The inauguration is planned for Thursday, 25 September, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to flag off the trains. Although Vande Bharat trains are designed to reach speeds of up to 180 kmph, track conditions currently limit their operation to around 160 kmph. The latest version of the train comes with sleeper coaches and is intended to gradually replace Rajdhani trains on long-distance routes. This development is part of Indian Railways’ modernisation drive to make travel quicker and mo