Rajasthan's 1st Vande Bharat train launched. Know its features
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Rajasthan's first Vande Bharat Express train via video conferencing on Wednesday. The train will run between Delhi Cantonment and Ajmer, with stops at Jaipur, Alwar, and Gurugram. As per the official press release, the regular service of the brand-new Vande Bharat Express will commence on Thursday.
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Watch: PM Modi launches new Vande Bharat Express
Rajasthan gets its first Vande Bharat Express today. This will significantly enhance connectivity and boost tourism. https://t.co/TqiCCHWeV9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2023
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Train will cover route in 5 hours and 15 minutes
The new Vande Bharat Express train will cover the distance between Delhi Cantonment and Ajmer in five hours and 15 minutes. This is 60 minutes faster than the current fastest Shatabdi Express on the same route, which takes six hours and 15 minutes. Furthermore, the train is the world's first semi-high-speed passenger train on high-rise overhead electric (OHE) territory.
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Train will improve connectivity of Rajasthan's tourist destinations
According to the central government, the new train would improve the connectivity of Rajasthan's major tourist destinations, including Ajmer Sharif Dargah and Pushkar. Moreover, the enhanced connectivity is also going to provide a boost to socio-economic development in the region. The train also has many high-tech facilities, including automatic doors, fire sensors, CCTV cameras, onboard Wi-Fi, and GPS.