New Delhi: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated six new Vande Bharat Express trains aimed at enhancing connectivity across Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. The ceremony, originally planned to take place in person from Tatanagar, had to be conducted virtually due to poor weather conditions and low visibility, which prevented the PM’s helicopter from taking off.
Despite the weather setback, the event proceeded successfully, with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar present at Tatanagar station to mark the occasion. The newly launched trains will operate on important routes, including Tatanagar-Patna, Brahmapur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, Bhagalpur-Howrah, and Gaya-Howrah.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the Vande Bharat trains will offer significantly faster connectivity, benefitting a wide range of commuters, including regular passengers, professionals, students, and business travelers. One of the key highlights of these new trains is their potential to boost religious tourism by providing quicker and more efficient travel to major pilgrimage sites such as Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, and Kalighat and Belur Math in Kolkata.
In addition to facilitating tourism, these trains are expected to have a significant positive impact on various industries. The coal and mining sectors in Dhanbad, the jute industry in Kolkata, and the iron and steel industries in Durgapur are poised to benefit from improved connectivity, fostering economic growth in the region.
The introduction of the Vande Bharat Express trains reflects the government's ongoing efforts to modernize India's rail network and provide state-of-the-art transport services. These trains, known for their speed and efficiency, are part of a larger plan to revolutionize travel across India, offering enhanced comfort and reduced travel time for passengers while bolstering regional development.
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