May 25, 2023: Prime minister Narendra Modi flagged off the inaugural run of the Vande Bharat Express from Dehradun to Delhi via video conferencing today. He also dedicated to the nation the newly electrified rail sections, and declared Uttarakhand a 100% electric traction state.
“This will be the first Vande Bharat to be introduced in Uttarakhand. With world-class amenities, it will herald a new era of comfortable travel experiences, especially for tourists traveling to the state. The train has been indigenously and is equipped with advanced safety features including the Kavach technology,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement issued today.
Addressing a gathering, Modi said that the travel time between the two cities would be reduced and the onboard facilities would make for a pleasant travel experience. The new Vande Bharat Express will cover the distance between Dehradun to Delhi in 4.5 hours.
The PM said that Uttarakhand was emerging as the hub of tourism, adventure tourism, film shooting destination and wedding destination. He said that the tourist spots of the state are attracting visitors from all across the globe, and the Vande Bharat Express would be greatly beneficial to them.
“Indian Railways is on a quest to completely electrify rail routes in the country. Moving ahead in this direction, the Prime Minster dedicated the newly electrified rail line sections in Uttarakhand. With this, the state will have its entire rail route 100% electrified. Trains run by electric traction on the electrified sections will result in an increase in the speed of trains and enhance haulage capacity.
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