Vande Bharat Metro: First Look Unveiled

The Vande Bharat Metro’s first look was unveiled on May 1.

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The first few metro coaches were built at a factory in Kapurthala, Punjab.

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50 such trains will be built, and the number will rise to 400.

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The Vande Bharat Metro is intended to cover long distances.

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It has been designed for efficiency and convenience, providing passengers with quick connectivity.

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Vande Bharat Metro will cover a distance of between 100 and 250 kms.

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It will have 12 coaches by default, but can be expanded to 16.

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Trial runs for short-distance Vande Metro trains are slated to begin in July.

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Currently, Indian Railways operates over 82 Vande Bharat Express trains.

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They intend to introduce more such trains in future as part of the expansion.

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