First Vande Metro to operate between Bhuj and Ahmedabad in Gujarat from Sept 16

The countrys first Vande Metro service will be flagged off on September 16 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi It will operate between Bhuj and Ahmedabad in Gujarat The complete details of the train are given belowThe Vande Metro train will operate from Ahmedabad six days a week except on Saturdays while the service will not depart from Bhuj on SundaysThe Indian Railways said that the Vande Metro trains are poised to transform intercity travel with its advanced mediumdistance capabilitiesWhile the Metro trains in cities cover only short distances and cater to the commuting needs of the city the Vande Metro trains will connect the heart of the major cities to the nearby cities and small townsThe railways has listed a comprehensive overview of the Vande MetroSpeed Vande Metro will operate at a speed of 110 kmh to facilitate quicker commute and improved efficiencyComfort The ergonomically designed seats are poised to provide comfort and the Vande Metros will have fully airconditioned cabins and modular interiors The railways claims that Vande Metro trains will prove to be superior than the other metros which are currently operational in various citiesSafety Vande Metro is equipped with advanced safety systems such as fire detection and aerosolbased fire suppression along with emergency lights CCTVs and talk back systemAccessibility The trains will have Divyangjanfriendly toilets and a fully sealed flexible gangwayTechnology Vande Metro will have cuttingedge technology including under slung propulsion and advanced braking systems to offer commuters a smoother ride the railways claimedEach train will have 12 coaches with seating for 1150 passengers According to the railways the fully sealed flexible gangway will ensure a dustfree quiet and rainproof interior The trains modular design includes ejectorbased vacuum evacuation toilets which are a significant upgrade from the traditional suburban trains and metro coaches The trains will connect cities within a 150 to 200km radius in three to four hoursThe semipermanent couplers similar to those on Vande Bharat trains will provide passengers a jerkfree travel experience the railways said Vande Metro trains will have mobile charging sockets with both typeC and typeA outletsThe other features include airconditioned driver cab AC regenerative braking for energy efficiency route map indicator synchronized 415 V auxiliary bus system passenger information amp infotainment system disaster lights battery back up for three hours and highrise pantograph