The first Vande Metro all air-conditioned train service of Indian Railways will run between Ahmedabad and Bhuj in Gujarat.
Developed on the identical platform because the Vande Bharat Express, the Vande Metro train is a self-propelled train set designed for short-distance inter-city journey. However, in contrast to Vande Bharat which is a semi-high pace 160 kmph train set, the Vande Metro trains could have a most pace restrict of 130 kmph.
Vande Metro Fare Structure
- The minimal chargeable fare might be Rs 30, together with GST.
- Weekly, fortnightly and month-to-month season tickets shall be charged equal to 7, 15 and 20 single journeys of Vande Metro.
- The chargeable fare might be rounded off to the subsequent increased a number of of Rs 5
- Normal little one fare guidelines shall be relevant
Indian Railways officers advised TOI that the fares of Vande Metro have been saved ‘affordable’ and are much less in contrast to AC train fares on the Mumbai native community.
Vande Metro Route, Schedule & Stoppages
The Bhuj-Ahmedabad Vande Metro, with train quantity 94802, will embark on its journey from Bhuj at 5:05 AM and is predicted to arrive in Ahmedabad at 10:50 AM, overlaying the space in 5 hours and 45 minutes. Later that day, the return journey, train quantity 94801 Ahmedabad-Bhuj Vande Metro, will depart from Ahmedabad at 5:30 PM and attain Bhuj at 11:10 PM, finishing the journey in 5 hours and 40 minutes.
During its journey, the train will make stops at varied stations, together with Anjar, Gandhidham, Bhachau, Samakhiali, Halvad, Dhrangadhra, Viramgam, Chandlodiya, and Sabarmati.
The train will run on 6 days of the week. While train quantity 94802 is not going to run on Sunday, train quantity 94801 is not going to run on Saturday.
Vande Metro Features
The Vande Metro is designed to present passengers with a ‘world-class’ journey expertise. The first rake has been manufactured at ICF, Chennai. Vande Metro is meant to change the prevailing mainline EMUs on Indian Railways, providing a metro-like expertise with seating and standing choices for passengers. The 12 coach train can accommodate 1,150 passengers whereas sitting and a couple of,058 standing passengers.
The Vande Metro boasts an array of features, together with a top pace of 130 kmph, enhanced acceleration and deceleration capabilities, and totally sealed gangways that enable for simpler motion between coaches whereas sustaining a dust-free setting. Passengers can take pleasure in snug seats and a totally air-conditioned inside, making certain a nice journey.
The train is provided with automated entry/exit doorways, the KAVACH train anti-collision system, cell charging sockets, and broad panoramic sealed home windows with curler blinds for passenger comfort and security. Additionally, CCTV cameras and emergency talk-back models are put in for enhanced safety. The Vande Metro additionally features modular bogs with a vacuum evacuation system, additional elevating the journey expertise.
