First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train and Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Updates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Guwahati and Kolkata. This 16-coach train, designed for speeds up to 180 kmph, features advanced safety measures like the 'Kavach' anti-collision system. Simultaneously, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India’s first bullet train (Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail) is expected to be ready by August 2027. The 508-km corridor will operate at speeds up to 320 kmph, reducing travel time to two hours. Significant progress has been made on viaducts, bridges, and tunnels for the phased opening of the route.
Key Points
- The Guwahati-Kolkata Vande Bharat sleeper train is the first of its kind, enhancing long-distance passenger comfort and safety.
- The 'Kavach' system, an indigenously developed automatic train protection technology, is integrated into the new Vande Bharat trains.
- The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project aims for an August 2027 completion, starting with a phased opening.
- The high-speed rail corridor will significantly reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to just two hours.
Exam Facts
- Vande Bharat route: Guwahati to Kolkata.
- Bullet Train completion target: August 2027.
- Bullet Train speed: 320 kmph.
- Safety System: Kavach.
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